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

Maghnes Akliouche, Monaco, Liverpoo, 2025/26
  • 13 Mar 2026

Liverpool Transfer News Today: Slot meeting confirmed as target PSG-slayer Akliouche

Ole Didrik Blomberg celebrates scoring in the Champions League for Bodo/Glimt, 2025/26
  • 12 Mar 2026

Bodo/Glimt have become the nightmare Champions League away day - here's why

Mykhailo Mudryk, Chelsea, 2024/25
  • 12 Mar 2026

Chelsea warned not to repeat €70m Mykhailo Mudryk mistake with new target

Murillo, Nottingham Forest, Transfer Rumours, 2025/26
  • 12 Mar 2026

Transfer Rumours: Man Utd eye Murillo as Arsenal interest in Premier League star confirmed

Murillo, Nottingham Forest, Man Utd, 2025/26
  • 12 Mar 2026

Man Utd target Nottingham Forest star Murillo after new injury blow

Lautaro Martinez, Chelsea
  • 11 Mar 2026

Chelsea Transfer News Today: Blues in shock world-class striker pursuit

Declan Rice, Transfer rumours, 2025/26
  • 11 Mar 2026

Transfer rumours: Chelsea in concrete talks as Arsenal fight for Declan Rice 2.0

Micky van de Ven in action during Tottenham's Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid
  • 11 Mar 2026

Van de Ven reveals mental health impact of Spurs’ struggles: I’m completely done with it!

Marcus Rashford, Barcelona, Man Utd, 2025/26
  • 11 Mar 2026

Rashford left in limbo? Man Utd don’t want him back as Barcelona line up alternatives

Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky reacts to making a mistake against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League
  • 11 Mar 2026

De Gea sends message to Spurs keeper Kinsky after ‘man-management at its very worst’ claim

Bradley Barcola, Transfer Rumours, 2025/26
  • 9 Mar 2026

Transfer rumours: Chelsea launch €100m bid as Man Utd target Barcola

Jose Mourinho, Benfica, 2025/26
  • 9 Mar 2026

Mourinho sent-off for 12th time amid 'traitor' claims: Red card king's history of touchline drama

Hayden Hackney, Middlesbrough, 2025/26
  • 9 Mar 2026

Why Man Utd and half the Premier League want Hayden Hackney – and what the numbers really say

Dominik Szoboszlai, Liverpool, 2025/26
  • 9 Mar 2026

Dominik Szoboszlai: The €45m offer Liverpool star should accept as Vini Jr makes Real Madrid call

Lionel Messi, Barcelona, 2019
  • 9 Mar 2026

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

Bradley Barcola, PSG, Man Utd, 2025/26
  • 9 Mar 2026

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

Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray, 2025/26
  • 8 Mar 2026

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

Marcelo Saracchi, Celtic, 2025/26
  • 8 Mar 2026

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

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Transfer Rumours, PSG
  • 7 Mar 2026

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

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami
  • 7 Mar 2026

Lionel Messi’s eyewatering $80m Inter Miami salary explained: How does the MLS club pay him?