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

Thomas Frank, Tottenham, Spurs
  • 14 Jan 2026

Tottenham end Thomas Frank chaos as major departure announced

Martin O'Neill, Celtic
  • 14 Jan 2026

Martin O’Neill’s surprising Celtic transfer confession

Premier League done deals, Joshua Zirkzee, Antoine Semenyo, Marc Guehi
  • 14 Jan 2026

DONE DEALS: Every official completed transfer around Europe today

Andreas Skov Olsen, Rangers, 2025/26
  • 14 Jan 2026

Rangers agree deal for €14m Skov Olsen in Cerny repeat

Michael Carrick, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Man Utd, 2025/26
  • 14 Jan 2026

Revealed: Why Man Utd picked Michael Carrick over Ole Solskjaer

Transfer Rumours, Marc Guehi, Crystal Palace
  • 14 Jan 2026

TRANSFER RUMOURS: Liverpool deal takes step forward as Guehi bid prepared

Arne Slot, Liverpool, Anfield
  • 14 Jan 2026

Liverpool transfer takes ‘significant’ step forward as €6m problem solved

Liam Rosenior will replace Enzo Maresca at Chelsea
  • 14 Jan 2026

Chelsea boss Rosenior confirms transfer talks with two players

Fabrizio Romano, Yan Diomande, Jurgen Klopp
  • 14 Jan 2026

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Man Utd manager plan, Klopp to Real Madrid, Diomande latest

Marc Guehi, Crystal Palace, 2025/26
  • 12 Jan 2026

Marc Guehi: Crystal Palace star’s ‘likeliest’ destination revealed

Michael Carrick, Rumours
  • 12 Jan 2026

TRANSFER RUMOURS: Man Utd shock as forward tipped for Real Madrid

Conor Bradley, Liverpool, 2025/26
  • 12 Jan 2026

Liverpool swoop for Conor Bradley replacement as Arne Slot picks signing

David Moyes, Everton, Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
  • 12 Jan 2026

Everton target Arsenal star as ‘problematic issue’ addressed

Martin O'Neill, Celtic
  • 12 Jan 2026

Celtic in transfer U-turn as Martin O’Neill’s first new face confirmed

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News, Marc Guehi, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
  • 12 Jan 2026

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Man Utd manager BOMB, Liverpool and Arsenal in Guehi TALKS

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Man Utd, 2025/26
  • 12 Jan 2026

Man Utd new manager: Fabrizio Romano reveals surprise change as Solskjaer no longer favourite

Premier League done deals, Joshua Zirkzee, Antoine Semenyo, Marc Guehi
  • 12 Jan 2026

DONE DEALS: Every official completed transfer around Europe today

Renee Slegers, Katie McCabe, Arsenal Women
  • 11 Jan 2026

Arsenal manager warns goalkeepers time-wasting harming ‘attractiveness’ of WSL

Lionel Messi, Barcelona, 2007/08
  • 11 Jan 2026

Lionel Messi’s old Barcelona number inherited by new star ahead of El Clasico

Fabrizio Romano, Marcus Rashford, Kees Smit
  • 11 Jan 2026

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Rashford BOMB, Man Utd DECISION, Newcastle BLOW