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

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, Cristiano Ronaldo

News
20 Dec 2025

FIFA blocks Mohamed Salah joining Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr

Rúben Amorim, Manchester United

News
20 Dec 2025

Man Utd January transfer revelation: Top source confirms ‘sure’ Amorim target

Nico Williams, Athletic Club, 2025/26

News
20 Dec 2025

Nico Williams transfer bomb: Spain star ‘determined’ to move after 10-year deal agreed

Everton manager David Moyes should look at signing Angel Gomes in January

Analysis
20 Dec 2025

Everton can unlock striker problem as England star goes on the market

Scott McTominay, Napoli, Man Utd

News
20 Dec 2025

Man Utd myth busted by Scott McTominay as Napoli star explains ‘improvement’ claim

Rayan Cherki has been warned he needs to be more like Lionel Messi by Man City boss Pep Guardiola

News
20 Dec 2025

Rayan Cherki: Pep Guardiola sends Lionel Messi warning to Man City’s latest superstar

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2025/26

Analysis
20 Dec 2025

Amorim is right to challenge a Man Utd tradition the fans love

Sir Alex Ferguson, former Man Utd manager

News
19 Dec 2025

Sir Alex Ferguson hails Man Utd summer signing but warns title wait could last 10 years

Kobbie Mainoo, Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2025/26

News
19 Dec 2025

Kobbie Mainoo’s Man Utd relationship at ‘breaking point’ – here’s why

Brendan Rodgers, Celtic FC, 2025/26

News
19 Dec 2025

Rodgers takes revenge on Dermot Desmond and ‘sparks fury’ at Celtic

Joan Laporta, Lionel Messi, Barcelona

Analysis
19 Dec 2025

Why Lionel Messi could decide Barcelona’s presidential election

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea, 2025/26

News
19 Dec 2025

Enzo Maresca makes Man City statement as Chelsea draw up shortlist of replacements

Thiago Silva, Chelsea, 2023/24

News
19 Dec 2025

Thiago Silva reunion is ON as Chelsea told to bring him home

Wilfried Nancy, Celtic, 2025/26

News
19 Dec 2025

Celtic take strong Wilfried Nancy stance as Thierry Henry says: Let him cook

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea, 2025/26

News
19 Dec 2025

Chelsea launch bid for ‘stone cold’ wonderkid as Arsenal track controversial attacker

Rayan Cherki, Man City, 2025/26

News
18 Dec 2025

Pep Guardiola targets another Rayan Cherki in Chelsea-style transfer

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, 2025/26

News
18 Dec 2025

Kylian Mbappe causes a SCANDAL at Real Madrid

Arne Slot, Liverpool

News
18 Dec 2025

Arne Slot has found Liverpool’s next ‘special’ signing as Real Madrid battle begins

Marc Guehi, Crystal Palace, 2025/26

News
18 Dec 2025

Crystal Palace make official Marc Guehi transfer statement

Wilfried Nancy, Celtic, 2025/26

News
18 Dec 2025

Celtic make Wilfried Nancy sack statement