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

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea, 2025/26
  • 2 Jan 2026

Chelsea sources lash out at 'disrespectful' Enzo Maresca

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea, 2025/26
  • 2 Jan 2026

Why Enzo Maresca left Chelsea on New Year's Day

Jean-Philippe Mateta, Transfer Rumours, 2025/26
  • 3 Jan 2026

TRANSFER RUMOURS: Man Utd want Mateta as Crystal Palace agree £33m deal

Transfer rumour, Tarik Muharemovic, Man Utd
  • 1 Jan 2026

Man Utd target defender 'similar to William Saliba' with approach confirmed

Liam Rosenior will replace Enzo Maresca at Chelsea
  • 1 Jan 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Rosenior set for Chelsea job after announcing Maresca departure

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea
  • 1 Jan 2026

Enzo Maresca: Chelsea rift deepens as surprise absence explained

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