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

Pep Guardiola, Erling Haaland, Man City, 2025/26
  • 12 Sep 2025

Man City target PSG star: Guardiola ‘CONVINCED’ €70m ace can get more from Haaland

Gianluigi Donnarumma, Man City
  • 11 Sep 2025

Man City huge winners after ‘stupid’ transfer decision

Alexander Isak, Liverpool, Swedish Rat Burger
  • 11 Sep 2025

Liverpool’s $170 million Isak mocked with ‘Swedish Rat Burger’ after Newcastle exit fury

Anthony Martial, AEK, Liga MX
  • 11 Sep 2025

Former Man Utd star could be set for move to Mexico

Fabrizio Romano, transfer news, Benjamin Sesko, Gabriel Martinelli
  • 11 Sep 2025

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Arsenal, Chelsea, Man Utd’s transfer updates

Mikel Arteta Arsenal squad
  • 11 Sep 2025

Arsenal plot $58 million January double deal

Alexis Vossah, Toulouse, 2025/26
  • 11 Sep 2025

Chelsea’s wonderkid obsession hits new heights with ‘XXL bid’ for youngster

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool
  • 11 Sep 2025

Man Utd’s hijack attempt on Liverpool’s Mo Salah replacement

Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe, Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid
  • 10 Sep 2025

Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso sent clear tactics warning by Kylian Mbappe's father

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami, 2025
  • 10 Sep 2025

Barcelona make contact with Inter Miami's Lionel Messi

Pep Guardiola, Man City, 2024/25
  • 10 Sep 2025

Man City ROCKED: Striker struck with knee ligament injury ahead of derby

Marcus Rashford, Barcelona, 2025/26
  • 9 Sep 2025

Astonishing Marcus Rashford rumours shot down by transfer expert

Erling Haaland celebrates Man City's victory over Chelsea
  • 8 Sep 2025

Real Madrid's SECRET AGENT plan to sign Erling Haaland from Man City

Marc Guehi, Liverpool
  • 8 Sep 2025

Real Madrid leave Liverpool furious with another free transfer plan

Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid, 2025/26
  • 4 Sep 2025

Real Madrid scout the next Jude Bellingham as Los Blancos plan for future

Todd Boehly, Chelsea
  • 4 Sep 2025

Why Chelsea didn’t sign a striker on CHAOTIC Deadline Day - REVEALED

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, 2024/25
  • 3 Sep 2025

Salah FURIOUS with Liverpool fans for 'disrespect' to team-mates

Alexander Isak
  • 3 Sep 2025

Isak’s $175 million Liverpool move a ‘sad day for football’?

Brendan Rodgers, Celtic
  • 3 Sep 2025

Celtic announce final signing of disastrous transfer window

Alexander Isak, Liverpool
  • 2 Sep 2025

Liverpool sign Alexander Isak: Have we just witnessed the biggest transfer window ever?