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

Nico Williams, Arne Slot, Liverpool
  • 18 Dec 2025

Liverpool launch Nico Williams move: Reds spare no expense in latest blockbuster bid

Honest Ahanor, Transfer Rumours
  • 17 Dec 2025

Transfer Rumours: Chelsea target €60m deal as January’s ‘most wanted’ star revealed

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Bruno Fernandes, Free Kobbie Mainoo
  • 17 Dec 2025

‘Free Kobbie Mainoo’ and Bruno Fernandes outburst – 24 hours that rocked Man Utd and Ineos

Keir Starmer, Chelsea
  • 17 Dec 2025

Chelsea sale controversy: Prime Minister Keir Starmer warns ‘clock is ticking’

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, 2025/26
  • 17 Dec 2025

Liverpool stay or Saudi move? Mo Salah tipped to take third transfer option

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, Paris
  • 17 Dec 2025

Kylian Mbappe camp celebrates ‘exceptional’ PSG court outcome

Marc Guehi, Crystal Palace, 2025/26
  • 17 Dec 2025

Marc Guehi: Inside the January transfer battle as ‘most wanted’ star’s top destination is revealed

Wilfried Nancy reacts during Celtic's League Cup loss to St Mirren
  • 15 Dec 2025

Wilfried Nancy was already under fire at Celtic – then Martin O’Neill spoke

Brendan Rodgers, Celtic FC, 2025/26
  • 15 Dec 2025

Brendan Rodgers agrees surprise move: Ex-Celtic boss' next job confirmed

Kobbie Mainoo, Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2025/26
  • 15 Dec 2025

Amorim warns Mainoo as he reveals his main Man Utd problem

Joan Laporta, Barcelona, 2025/26
  • 15 Dec 2025

Barcelona face legal challenge over ‘bad faith’ summer transfer

Thiago Silva, Chelsea, 2023/24
  • 15 Dec 2025

Thiago Silva reveals desire to become Chelsea manager

Kenan Yildiz, Juventus, 2025/26
  • 15 Dec 2025

Juventus confirm Kenan Yildiz contract extension desire

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, Cristiano Ronaldo
  • 14 Dec 2025

Salah 'will absolutely dwarf' Ronaldo if Saudi deal is done

Pep Guardiola, Man City, 2025/26
  • 13 Dec 2025

Pep Guardiola’s ‘biggest flaw’ revealed by Man City icon

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, Cristiano Ronaldo
  • 13 Dec 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo comparison emerges as Salah fuels Liverpool crisis

Evan Ferguson, Celtic v Roma, 2025/26
  • 12 Dec 2025

Evan Ferguson to Celtic: Major transfer update after season-ending injury

Antoine Semenyo, Liverpool, 2025/26
  • 12 Dec 2025

Semenyo to Liverpool: Important step taken as Reds plan for life after Salah

Arne Slot, Mohamed Salah, Liverpool
  • 12 Dec 2025

Mo Salah update delivered by Arne Slot: Liverpool boss addresses feud and Brighton return

Mohamed Salah, Arne Slot, Liverpool, 2025/26
  • 12 Dec 2025

Salah vs Slot: Liverpool torn in two as stars throw weight behind one man