Robin Bairner

Robin Bairner

Robin Bairner is an eminent digital football journalist who has been writing about the sport for major global publishers since 2006, specialising in Ligue 1 and Scottish football. He has been chief editor of the FootballTransfers global edition since its launch in 2020. Previously Bairner had been a key member of the editorial team which helped Goal.com become the world’s biggest football website. He covered multiple major competitions as a correspondent for Goal including the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, where he had the opportunity to work in Fortaleza. Among his highlights of the competition was Brazil’s quarter-final victory over Colombia.

Two years later, Robin was heavily involved at Euro 2016 as he reported on France’s run to the final, while at Russia 2018 he was Goal’s Ekaterinburg correspondent. These roles not only allowed him to develop a written profile, but also provided the opportunity to work on camera.

Writing about football has always been a passion and Robin has produced notable features on a freelance basis for highly creditable publications such as The Blizzard and When Saturday Comes.

On top of this, Bairner has published exclusive transfer news on several of the world game’s leading players, including Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi.

Articles from Robin Bairner

Alysson, Aston Villa
  • 1 Jan 2026

DONE DEALS: Every official completed transfer around Europe today

Transfer rumour, Tarik Muharemovic, Man Utd
  • 1 Jan 2026

Man Utd’s answer to William Saliba? Approach confirmed for January target

Fabrizio Romano transfer news, Enzo Maresca, Thomas Frank
  • 1 Jan 2026

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Maresca SACK latest, Tottenham DEAL, Real Madrid UPDATE

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea
  • 1 Jan 2026

Enzo Maresca: Shocking truth behind Chelsea manager’s unexplained absence

Antoine Semenyo, Bournemouth, 2025/26
  • 31 Dec 2025

Semenyo transfer statement: Bournemouth announcement as Man City move looms

Antoine Semenyo, Bournemouth, 2025/26
  • 27 Dec 2025

Semenyo is about to make a huge mistake – here’s the move he should make

Eddie Howe reacts during Newcastle's Premier League match with Manchester United
  • 27 Dec 2025

Newcastle’s controversial Man Utd tactic could soon be banned

Vinicius Junior, transfer rumours
  • 28 Dec 2025

TRANSFER RUMOURS: Man Utd and Chelsea make Vini Jr bids as Liverpool make Isak decision

Pierre Ekwah, Rangers, 2025/26
  • 26 Dec 2025

Rangers ‘initiate talks’ with Raskin upgrade

Alexander Isak's injury threatens to change Arne Slot and Liverpool's transfer plans
  • 26 Dec 2025

Will Liverpool replace Alexander Isak? Top source reveals all

Fabrizio Romano, Man Utd
  • 26 Dec 2025

Romano announces Man Utd’s first new face for 2026

Antoine Semenyo, Bournemouth, 2025/26
  • 26 Dec 2025

Antoine Semenyo announcement: Immediate switch likely as Ornstein reveals star's destination

Arne Slot, Liverpool, 2025/26
  • 26 Dec 2025

Fabrizio Romano delivers Arne Slot nightmare update as contract offer rejected

Man City, Mumbai City, City Football Group
  • 26 Dec 2025

Explained: Why Man City owners City Football Group are exiting Indian football amid crisis

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2025/26
  • 26 Dec 2025

Ruben Amorim has got one thing WRONG about Man Utd’s transfer plans – here’s how to fix it

Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid, 2025/26
  • 26 Dec 2025

Real Madrid ready official Vini Jr announcement as Man Utd and Chelsea make €100m bids

Fabrizio Romano, Yan Diomande, Connor Gallagher
  • 26 Dec 2025

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Man Utd ONE TO WATCH, Barca PLAN, Glasner BOMB

Luis Enrique, PSG, 2025/26
  • 22 Dec 2025

PSG offer Luis Enrique the first ever contract of its kind

Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy watches his side's clash with Dundee United
  • 22 Dec 2025

Wilfried Nancy: Celtic job delay would have been SELFISH

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2025/26
  • 22 Dec 2025

Man Utd transfer mission accomplished as €40m offer made