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

Ruben Amorim, Gary Neville, 2024/25

News
25 Oct 2025

Gary Neville reveals next ‘big job’ for Amorim after Man Utd see off Brighton

Ruben Amorim, Bruno Fernandes, Man Utd

News
25 Oct 2025

Man Utd eye €80m signing who would unleash Fernandes but spell the end of Mainoo

Neymar, Kylian Mbappe, PSG

TRANSFERS
25 Oct 2025

PSG's 25 most expensive transfers of all time

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea, Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid

News
25 Oct 2025

Real Madrid hijack Chelsea’s next €100m signing as Xabi Alonso readies huge sacrifice

Adam Wharton, Man Utd

News
25 Oct 2025

Adam Wharton makes Man Utd transfer demand

Endrick, Man Utd, Real Madrid, 2025/26

News
25 Oct 2025

TRANSFER RUMOURS: Man Utd get Endrick boost as €350m bid expected

Mo Salah, Arne Slot, Liverpool, 2025/26

News
24 Oct 2025

Slot makes honest admission after benching Salah: It’s the last thing I’m worried about

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2025/26

Analysis
24 Oct 2025

How Arsenal's seven-point transfer rebuild became the model every club should follow

Marcus Rashford, Barcelona, 2025/26

News
24 Oct 2025

Marcus Rashford admits he wants Barcelona stay as ‘perfect scenario’ revealed

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami

News
24 Oct 2025

Lionel Messi: Reasons behind new Inter Miami contract revealed

Barcelona's Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring against Newcastle in the Champions League, 2025/26

News
24 Oct 2025

Marcus Rashford makes ‘small gesture’ that could decide his Barcelona future

Fabrizio Romano, transfer news, Lionel Messi, Max Dowman, Joshua Zirkzee

News
24 Oct 2025

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: MASSIVE Messi deal, Arsenal SIGNING, Man Utd demand TRUTH

Max Dowman, Arsenal

News
24 Oct 2025

Arsenal secure major signing: Max Dowman agrees new contract with Gunners

Danny Rohl, Rangers

News
24 Oct 2025

Rangers boss Danny Rohl wants to sign 'world-leading' star linked with Chelsea

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool reacts after the 2025/26 Champions League clash with Eintracht Frankfurt

News
23 Oct 2025

Mo Salah prediction coming true as Arne Slot takes drastic action

Lionel Messi, FC Barcelona

News
23 Oct 2025

REVEALED: Leo Messi wanted Barcelona to sign this player

Lamine Yamal, Willian Estevao, Chelsea, 2025/26

Feature
23 Oct 2025

Estevao in incredible Lamine Yamal comparison – and Chelsea team-mate is RIGHT

Danny Rohl, Rangers, Barcelona, 2025/26

News
23 Oct 2025

Rangers manager Danny Rohl reveals exciting Barcelona link

Erling Haaland, Pep Guardiola, Man City

Analysis
23 Oct 2025

Man City can break Haaland dependency with €50m signing

Lionel Messi, Barcelona, Inter Miami

News
23 Oct 2025

REVEALED: Lionel Messi’s feelings over Barcelona return after contact made