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, Celtic, 2025/26

Analysis
8 Dec 2025

Wilfried Nancy has already made his biggest mistake as Celtic manager

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool

Analysis
8 Dec 2025

‘This will be my goodbye’: Inside the fallout that’s pushing Mo Salah out of Liverpool

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2025/26

Nieuws
8 Dec 2025

Man Utd could receive transfer windfall as out-of-favour star wanted by Galatasaray

Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid, 2025/26

Nieuws
8 Dec 2025

Real Madrid dressing room chaos as Xabi Alonso faces fresh sack rumours

Mohamed Salah, Arne Slot, Liverpool, 2025/26

Nieuws
8 Dec 2025

Mohamed Salah receives backing from Egypt manager amid Liverpool crisis

Kobbie Mainoo, Man Utd, 2025/26

Analysis
6 Dec 2025

Kobbie Mainoo has 12 transfer options: Here’s why he should stay at Man Utd

Ben Gannon-Doak, Celtic

News
6 Dec 2025

Celtic lose top wonderkid to Liverpool in Gannon-Doak deal repeat

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, Bukayo Saka

Nieuws
6 Dec 2025

Man Utd handed shot at signing ‘one of Europe’s standout wingers’ as Amorim targets Saka-type talent

Mo Salah is being linked with a move from Liverpool to the Saudi Pro League

Nieuws
6 Dec 2025

Liverpool get update on €230m Salah bid as Saudi ‘grow confident’ of January deal

Antoine Semenyo, Bournemouth, 2025/26

Nieuws
6 Dec 2025

Semenyo transfer message sent: Bournemouth star ready for ‘next step’

Steve Clarke, Scotland, World Cup 2026

Analysis
5 Dec 2025

Scotland’s 2026 World Cup opponents: Deep dive on Group C rivals

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, Transfer Rumours

Nieuws
5 Dec 2025

Transfer Rumours: Salah exit update as Man Utd ready to complete €74m deal

Said El Mala, Koln, 2025/26

News
5 Dec 2025

Man Utd and Chelsea locked in race for ‘one in a million’ Bundesliga breakout sensation

Mo Salah, Arne Slot, Liverpool

News
5 Dec 2025

Mo Salah's January transfer prospects revealed

Joan Laporta, Lionel Messi, Barcelona

News
5 Dec 2025

Lionel Messi made ‘spectacular’ Barcelona return promise by Joan Laporta

Kobbie Mainoo, Ruben Amorim, Man Utd

News
5 Dec 2025

Kobbie Mainoo: Ruben Amorim accused of 'ruining' Man Utd wonderkid by Paul Scholes

Carlos Baleba, Man Utd, 2025/26

News
5 Dec 2025

Carlos Baleba to Man Utd: New competition emerges for €100m Brighton star

Rodrygo, Real Madrid, 2025/26

Analysis
4 Dec 2025

Rodrygo: Assessing the Real Madrid star’s best Premier League move

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, Transfer Rumours

Analysis
4 Dec 2025

Transfer Rumours: Salah plots January move as Chelsea target says yes to move

Ruben Amorim, Mikel Arteta, Man Utd, Arsenal

Nieuws
4 Dec 2025

Arsenal and Man Utd on alert as Premier League side ‘will listen to offers’ for €50m striker