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

Lionel Messi, Barcelona, 2019

News
9 Mar 2026

'Leo was signed' - Xavi's Messi bombshell rocks Barcelona

Bradley Barcola, PSG, Man Utd, 2025/26

News
9 Mar 2026

Man Utd’s ‘prime’ Rashford replacement revealed: €70m Barcola leads five-man shortlist

Victor Osimhen, Chelsea

News
7 Mar 2026

Victor Osimhen: Exit clauses explained as Galatasaray president makes official transfer statement

Marcelo Saracchi, Celtic, 2025/26

Analysis
7 Mar 2026

Celtic want Marcelo Saracchi deal – but there’s one obvious problem

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Transfer Rumours, PSG

News
7 Mar 2026

Transfer rumours: Man Utd target surprise deal as Kvaratskhelia option appears

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami

News
7 Mar 2026

Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami salary: Jorge Mas explains how MLS club pays $80m star

Michael Carrick, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Jason Wilcox

News
7 Mar 2026

Man Utd face Andre Onana transfer problem after €50m deal rejected

Joao Pedro, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland

News
7 Mar 2026

Rosenior puts Joao Pedro with Mbappe and Haaland – but hints Chelsea need another striker

Jürgen Klopp

News
7 Mar 2026

Jurgen Klopp ‘in talks’ over Madrid move: Agent responds to speculation

Fabrizio Romano, Jurgen Klopp, Antoine Griezmann, Transfer News

News
7 Mar 2026

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: Man Utd manager latest, Klopp rumours, Griezmann moving to MLS

Cristiano Ronaldo

News
6 Mar 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo has left Saudi Arabia, coach reveals

Yan Diomande, Liverpool

Analysis
6 Mar 2026

Why Liverpool see Yan Diomande as the next Mohamed Salah – and how close he really is

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, Transfer Rumours

News
6 Mar 2026

Transfer rumours: Arsenal forced into summer sale as Man Utd close in on €80m deals

Mauricio Pochettino, USMNT

News
6 Mar 2026

'He made me want to smash everything' – former Chelsea star blasts Pochettino

Andy Robertson, Wrexham, 2025/26

News
6 Mar 2026

Wrexham planning for Premier League promotion: Spectacular double deal prepared

Marcus Rashford, Rasmus Hojlund, Man Utd, 2025/26

News
6 Mar 2026

Man Utd about to bank €80m from Rashford and Hojlund – and still lose big

Martin Zubimendi, Arsenal, 2025/26

News
6 Mar 2026

Martin Zubimendi already planning Arsenal exit? Shock report rocks Gunners

Igor Tudor, Tottenham

News
5 Mar 2026

Tottenham manager Igor Tudor ‘at risk of being fired’ after two games

Nico O'Reilly, Man City, Real Madrid, 2025/26

News
5 Mar 2026

Real Madrid’s Man City plan changes: 'Global phenomenon' Nico O’Reilly targeted

Kobbie Mainoo, Man Utd, 2025/26

News
5 Mar 2026

Man Utd hit Mainoo problem as £400,000-per-week contract prepared