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

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, 2025/26

News
28 Jan 2026

Saudi Pro League eyes ‘biggest deal since Cristiano Ronaldo’ with €100m transfer plan

Youssef Chermiti, Rangers, 2025/26

News
28 Jan 2026

Rangers receive €15m Chermiti bid as Danny Rohl makes firm decision

Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea

Analysis
26 Jan 2026

Paying above a release clause sounds mad – Enzo Fernandez proved it isn’t

Danilo, Rangers, 2025/26

News
26 Jan 2026

Danilo could leave Rangers in record deal as January transfer takes shape

Ethan Nwaneri, Marseille, 2025/26

Analysis
26 Jan 2026

Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri already winning over Marseille after dream debut

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Real Madrid, Transfer Rumours

News
26 Jan 2026

TRANSFER RUMOURS: Trent in stunning return as England ace says YES to Liverpool

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Real Madrid

News
26 Jan 2026

Trent Alexander-Arnold linked with controversial Premier League return that would enrage Liverpool

Michael Carrick, Man Utd, 2025/26

News
26 Jan 2026

Michael Carrick to land permanent Man Utd job: Roy Keane slams ‘silly’ idea after Arsenal win

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, 2025/26

News
26 Jan 2026

Ronaldo faces race against time to hit 1000 goals as retirement revelation made

Andy Robertson, Liverpool, Celtic

News
26 Jan 2026

Andy Robertson takes step towards Celtic as major transfer update drops

Joshua Zirkzee, Man Utd, 2025/26

News
25 Jan 2026

Man Utd get major Zirkzee update as €20m deal made official

Fabrizio Romano, Mike Maignan, Andy Robertson

News
24 Jan 2026

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Barca agree four deals, Robertson talks, Chelsea keeper update

Julian Alvarez, Atletico Madrid, 2025/26

News
24 Jan 2026

Julian Alvarez: €100m bid made for Atletico Madrid ace

Andy Robertson, Celtic

News
24 Jan 2026

Andy Robertson tipped to join Celtic and reject Tottenham

Pep Guardiola, Man City, 2025/26

News
24 Jan 2026

Pep leaving or 130 Premier League charges? Man City’s biggest FEAR revealed

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Real Madrid, 2025/26

News
24 Jan 2026

Trent Alexander-Arnold told he has NO FUTURE at Real Madrid – but what’s the truth?

Jean-Philippe Mateta, Transfer Rumours, 2025/26

News
24 Jan 2026

TRANSFER RUMOURS: Chelsea make €40m bid as Mateta pushes for January move

Andy Robertson, Liverpool, 2025/26

News
24 Jan 2026

Robertson deal to help Liverpool land Van Dijk successor

David Ornstein, The Transfers Podcast

Exclusive
23 Jan 2026

The Transfers Podcast: Ornstein on Man Utd job, Villa striker hunt, Guehi deal, Semenyo replacement

Marc Guehi, Man City, The Transfers Podcast

Exclusive
23 Jan 2026

EXCLUSIVE: David Ornstein reveals how Man City got a free run at Marc Guehi