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

Robbie Keane, Celtic, 2025/26

News
19 Mar 2026

Celtic target Robbie Keane gives green light to manager talks

Bruno Guimaraes, Man Utd

News
19 Mar 2026

Man Utd in ‘advanced talks’ for €80m Bruno Guimaraes – why the move makes sense

Marcus Rashford, Barcelona, 2025/26

News
19 Mar 2026

Barcelona’s crushing Newcastle win is bad news for Marcus Rashford

Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea

News
19 Mar 2026

Fabrizio Romano confirms Enzo Fernandez transfer plans: No smoke without fire

Dario Osorio, Midtyjlland, 2025/26

Analysis
18 Mar 2026

Nottingham Forest face the model club of modern Europe - Midtjylland’s rise explained

Xabi Alonso, Liverpool, 2025/26

News
18 Mar 2026

Xabi Alonso picks his first three Liverpool signings

Morocco, Senegal, 2026 AFCON

Feature
18 Mar 2026

Why Senegal’s ‘lost’ AFCON title may not be gone for good

Joao Gomes, Man Utd

Analysis
18 Mar 2026

Joao Gomes’ Liverpool dream crushed as Man Utd emerge top choice

Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, Barcelona, 2025/26

News
18 Mar 2026

Barcelona have been told how to sign Erling Haaland – and Lionel Messi holds the key

Kasper Schmeichel, Celtic, 2025/26

News
18 Mar 2026

Celtic rocked by Schmeichel injury announcement: I could’ve played my last game of football

Sandro Tonali, Newcastle, 2025/26

News
18 Mar 2026

‘Forget it!’ – Howe responds to Tonali’s Arsenal ‘goal’ claims

Max Dowman, Anthony Gordon, Arsenal, Newcastle

News
16 Mar 2026

Dowman’s record and Gordon’s blow to Chelsea – how Saturday’s results reshaped the Premier League

Michael Carrick, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Jason Wilcox

News
14 Mar 2026

Man Utd’s next manager decided? Ratcliffe speaks out on ‘excellent’ Carrick

Igor Tudor, Tottenham

News
14 Mar 2026

Igor Tudor leaving Tottenham, Fabrizio Romano announces

David Moyes, Everton, Real Madrid

Analysis
14 Mar 2026

Everton can't ignore opportunity to sign Real Madrid misfit

Victor Osimhen, Barcelona, 2025/26

News
14 Mar 2026

Osimhen wins Barcelona over: Blaugrana consider blowing whole transfer budget on striker

Liam Rosenior, Chelsea

News
14 Mar 2026

Chelsea’s next goalkeeper announced: He could have the same impact as Lammens at Man Utd

Michael Carrick, Man Utd

News
14 Mar 2026

Man Utd’s first summer transfer confirmed: ‘Crucial’ player sold for €44m

Yankuba Minteh, Arne Slot, Liverpool, 2025/26

Analysis
13 Mar 2026

Minteh, Slot and life after Salah: The surprise winger who could be Liverpool’s next world beater

Arne Slot, Liverpool

News
13 Mar 2026

Arne Slot can't refuse! Liverpool given golden opportunity to sign Robertson replacement