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

Gary O'Neil

News
5 Jan 2026

Chelsea to name new manager as Gary O’Neil unlocks Rosenior appointment

Arne Slot, Alexander Isak, Liverpool, 2025/26

News
5 Jan 2026

Arne Slot picks his Alexander Isak replacement

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2025/26

Analysis
5 Jan 2026

Ruben Amorim sacked: Winners and losers from Man Utd’s monumental decision

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2025/26

Breaking
5 Jan 2026

Official: Man Utd sack Ruben Amorim after Leeds draw

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd

News
5 Jan 2026

Man Utd to sack Ruben Amorim? Boss on the brink after Leeds rant

Sergio Ramos

News
4 Jan 2026

Sergio Ramos: Real Madrid legend offered chance to return to Europe

Antoine Semenyo, Bournemouth, 2025/26

News
4 Jan 2026

Antoine Semenyo: Bournemouth make transfer statement on 'ultimate modern-day player’

Liam Rosenior will replace Enzo Maresca at Chelsea

News
4 Jan 2026

Next Chelsea manager: Liam Rosenior makes surprising admission

January transfer news, Done Deals, Zirkzee, Semenyo, Sterling

News
3 Jan 2026

Done Deals: Every official completed transfer around Europe today

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea

News
3 Jan 2026

Chelsea fans plan formal protest after Enzo Maresca departure

Wilfried Nancy, Chris Sutton, Celtic, 2025/26

News
3 Jan 2026

Wilfried Nancy: Chris Sutton issues sack verdict as 152-game run ends

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

News
3 Jan 2026

Kobbie Mainoo transfer latest: ‘Rapid development’ as Man Utd make ‘big-name’ plan

Othmane Maamma, Watford

Analysis
3 Jan 2026

Othmane Maamma: Why Liverpool and Man Utd are crazy for Championship ace

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2025/26

News
3 Jan 2026

Pressure ramps up on Amorim as Man Utd bosses turn on manager

Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid, Pep Guardiola, Man City

News
3 Jan 2026

Real Madrid target Man City star Rodri in repeat of Mbappe move

Moises Caicedo, Chelsea, 2025/26

News
3 Jan 2026

Chelsea Transfer News Today: Caicedo in DREAMLAND as Blues target blockbuster deal

Antoine Semenyo, Man City

Nieuws
2 Jan 2026

Inside Antoine Semenyo transfer: Man Utd’s lowball offer sent Bournemouth star to City

Julian Araujo, Celtic

Nieuws
2 Jan 2026

Julian Araujo: Wilfried Nancy’s first signing solves Celtic's biggest problem

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, 2025/26

Nieuws
2 Jan 2026

Mbappe replacement request causes new Real Madrid issues for Alonso

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, 2025/26

Nieuws
2 Jan 2026

Surprise potential Mohamed Salah destination emerges