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

Wilfried Nancy reacts during Celtic's League Cup loss to St Mirren

Analysis
15 Dec 2025

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

Brendan Rodgers, Celtic FC, 2025/26

News
15 Dec 2025

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

Kobbie Mainoo, Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2025/26

News
15 Dec 2025

Amorim warns Mainoo as he reveals his main Man Utd problem

Joan Laporta, Barcelona, 2025/26

News
15 Dec 2025

Barcelona face legal challenge over ‘bad faith’ summer transfer

Thiago Silva, Chelsea, 2023/24

News
15 Dec 2025

Thiago Silva reveals desire to become Chelsea manager

Kenan Yildiz, Juventus, 2025/26

News
15 Dec 2025

Juventus confirm Kenan Yildiz contract extension desire

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, Cristiano Ronaldo

News
14 Dec 2025

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

Pep Guardiola, Man City, 2025/26

Nieuws
13 Dec 2025

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

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, Cristiano Ronaldo

Nieuws
13 Dec 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo comparison emerges as Salah fuels Liverpool crisis

Evan Ferguson, Celtic v Roma, 2025/26

Nieuws
12 Dec 2025

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

Antoine Semenyo, Liverpool, 2025/26

Nieuws
12 Dec 2025

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

Arne Slot, Mohamed Salah, Liverpool

Nieuws
12 Dec 2025

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

Mohamed Salah, Arne Slot, Liverpool, 2025/26

Nieuws
12 Dec 2025

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

Wilfried Nancy, Ange Postecoglou, Celtic

News
12 Dec 2025

What Wilfried Nancy must learn from Ange Postecoglou to succeed at Celtic

Antoine Semenyo, Transfer rumours

News
11 Dec 2025

TRANSFER RUMOURS: Semenyo picks future club as door opened to Arsenal deal

Pep Guardiola, Man City, 2025/26

News
11 Dec 2025

Pep Guardiola heaps praise on Man City target Rodrygo: 'He is on another level'

Arda Guler, Real Madrid

News
11 Dec 2025

Arda Guler targeted by Arsenal, Man Utd and Liverpool – here’s the clear winner

Mo Salah, Arne Slot, Liverpool

Nieuws
11 Dec 2025

Mo Salah plot twist: Liverpool fans handed hope as expert drops Saudi update

Vinicius, Xabi Alonso

Nieuws
11 Dec 2025

Vinicius Junior may have inadvertently saved Xabi Alonso from the sack

Marcus Rashford, Barcelona, Man Utd, 2025/26

Nieuws
10 Dec 2025

Marcus Rashford gives Man Utd one option with playing time threat