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

Antoine Semenyo, Bournemouth, 2025/26
  • 27 Dec 2025

Is Antoine Semenyo making the right decision by joining Man City?

Eddie Howe reacts during Newcastle's Premier League match with Manchester United
  • 27 Dec 2025

Alleged time-wasting tactic could soon be banned following Newcastle-Man Utd stoppage

Vinicius Junior, transfer rumours
  • 27 Dec 2025

Transfer Rumours: Man Utd and Chelsea make Vini Jr bids as Liverpool make Isak decision

Pierre Ekwah, Rangers, 2025/26
  • 26 Dec 2025

Why Pierre Ekwah is the Nicolas Raskin upgrade Rangers need

Antoine Semenyo, Bournemouth, 2025/26
  • 26 Dec 2025

Antoine Semenyo announcement: Immediate deal likely, says Ornstein

Alexander Isak's injury threatens to change Arne Slot and Liverpool's transfer plans
  • 26 Dec 2025

Liverpool's January plan: Reds tipped to ignore Isak injury and make other moves

Man City, Mumbai City, City Football Group
  • 26 Dec 2025

Why Indian Super League crisis forced Man City owners City Football Group out

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2025/26
  • 26 Dec 2025

Ruben Amorim has got one thing WRONG about Man Utd’s transfer plans – here’s how to fix it

Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid, 2025/26
  • 26 Dec 2025

Real Madrid ready official Vini Jr contract announcement amid Man Utd and Chelsea rumours

Luis Enrique, PSG, 2025/26
  • 22 Dec 2025

PSG offer Luis Enrique the first ever contract of its kind

Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy watches his side's clash with Dundee United
  • 22 Dec 2025

Wilfried Nancy: Celtic job delay would have been selfish

Former Barcelona player Dani Alves is planning to return to professional football
  • 22 Dec 2025

From prison back to the pitch – Dani Alves ready to return after three years away

Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid, 2025/26
  • 22 Dec 2025

Vinicius Junior under fire as Real Madrid prepare controversial move

Arne Slot, Alexander Isak, Liverpool, 2025/26
  • 22 Dec 2025

Isak's injury may have opened the door for Man City or Man Utd to sign Semenyo

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

Liverpool's dream January transfer window: Guehi IN, Salah OUT?

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea
  • 21 Dec 2025

Chelsea Transfer News Today: Arsenal HIJACK as Cole Palmer-style deal eyed

Ousmane Dembele, Arsenal
  • 21 Dec 2025

Ousmane Dembele to Arsenal: ‘Unease’ at PSG opens door to dream move

Alexander Isak's injury threatens to change Arne Slot and Liverpool's transfer plans
  • 23 Dec 2025

Isak ACL injury? What Liverpool's worst fears would mean for Salah, Semenyo and January plans

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

Celtic get green light for Evan Ferguson deal from Roma

Nico Williams, Athletic Club, 2025/26
  • 20 Dec 2025

Nico Williams transfer bomb: Spain star ‘determined’ to move