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

Kian Fitz-Jim, Ajax

Analysis
8 Oct 2025

Celtic’s midfield problem can be fixed by this €6.5m Ajax star

Bruno Fernandes

News
8 Oct 2025

Man Utd’s €120m ‘secret deal’ EXPOSED: Bruno Fernandes exit funds double midfield swoop

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami, 2025

News
8 Oct 2025

Lionel Messi sends emotional message as Inter Miami star announces retirement

Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid, 2025/26

News
8 Oct 2025

Real Madrid warned: Vinicius Jr’s future has never been more uncertain

Neymar, Santos, 2025

News
8 Oct 2025

Neymar: The ‘crazy idea’ to supercharge World Cup 2026 dream

Marc Guehi, Crystal Palace, 2025/26

News
8 Oct 2025

Transfer insider tips Guehi for shock move after ‘decision made’

Fabrizio Romano, Man Utd

News
8 Oct 2025

Man Utd’s next signing revealed by Fabrizio Romano

Steven Gerrard, Rangers, 2025/26

News
8 Oct 2025

Next Rangers manager: Leading candidate revealed as big Gerrard and Dyche updates drop

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea, 2025/26

News
8 Oct 2025

Chelsea red card streak: Maresca’s Liverpool dismissal prompts SUPRIRSE BlueCo reaction

Fabrizio Romano transfer news, Rodrygo, Marc Guehi

News
8 Oct 2025

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Rodrygo MESSAGE, Guehi decision CONFIRMED, next Man Utd SIGNING

Hansi Flick, Barcelona, Enzo Maresca, Chelsea

News
6 Oct 2025

Chelsea’s prayers answered: Barcelona want ‘quick sale’ of ‘best in world’ star

Antoine Semenyo, Bournemouth, 2025/26

News
6 Oct 2025

Man Utd in shock €120m deal as Semenyo move steps up - Transfer rumour recap

Ruben Amorim, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Man Utd, finances

News
6 Oct 2025

Man Utd given €120m transfer chance: Red Devils in blockbuster January deal

Chloe Kelly, Lindsey Heaps, UEFA Women's Champions League, 2025/26

Feature
6 Oct 2025

UEFA Women's Champions League: Who’s in it, what’s the format and who are the players to watch?

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd

News
6 Oct 2025

West Ham and Everton chase UNDERRATED Man Utd star

Russell Martin, Rangers, 2025/26

Analysis
6 Oct 2025

Next Rangers manager: Five favourites to replace Russell Martin

Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid

News
6 Oct 2025

Real Madrid dressing room 'in chaos' amid Alonso showdown

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal

News
6 Oct 2025

Arsenal ‘hopeful’ of agreeing huge deal THIS WEEK

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

News
4 Oct 2025

Barcelona plan Rashford U-turn as €12m deal CONFIRMED

David Beckham, Lionel Messi, Inter Miami, 2025

News
4 Oct 2025

David Beckham signs ex-Man Utd star for Inter Miami: Messi gets new team-mate