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

Alexander Isak's injury threatens to change Arne Slot and Liverpool's transfer plans

Analysis
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

News
21 Dec 2025

Celtic get green light for Evan Ferguson deal from Roma

Nico Williams, Athletic Club, 2025/26

News
20 Dec 2025

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

Everton manager David Moyes should look at signing Angel Gomes in January

Analysis
20 Dec 2025

Everton can unlock striker problem as England star goes on the market

Scott McTominay, Napoli, Man Utd

News
20 Dec 2025

Man Utd myth busted by Scott McTominay as Napoli star explains ‘improvement’ claim

Rayan Cherki has been warned he needs to be more like Lionel Messi by Man City boss Pep Guardiola

News
20 Dec 2025

Rayan Cherki: Pep Guardiola sends Lionel Messi warning to Man City’s latest superstar

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2025/26

Analysis
20 Dec 2025

Amorim is right to challenge a Man Utd tradition the fans love

Joan Laporta, Lionel Messi, Barcelona

Nieuws
20 Dec 2025

Why Lionel Messi could decide Barcelona’s presidential election

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

Nieuws
19 Dec 2025

Kobbie Mainoo’s Man Utd relationship at ‘breaking point’ – here’s why

Brendan Rodgers, Celtic FC, 2025/26

Nieuws
19 Dec 2025

Brendan Rodgers risks Celtic ire by attempting to swoop for best player

Wilfried Nancy, Celtic, 2025/26

Nieuws
19 Dec 2025

Celtic take strong Wilfried Nancy stance as Thierry Henry says: Let him cook

Thiago Silva, Chelsea, 2023/24

Nieuws
19 Dec 2025

Thiago Silva could return to one of two European giants after cancelling contract

Marc Guehi, Crystal Palace, 2025/26

Nieuws
18 Dec 2025

Crystal Palace make official Marc Guehi transfer statement

Nico Williams, Arne Slot, Liverpool

Nieuws
18 Dec 2025

Liverpool launch Nico Williams move: Reds spare no expense in latest blockbuster bid

Honest Ahanor, Transfer Rumours

News
17 Dec 2025

Transfer Rumours: Chelsea target €60m deal as January’s ‘most wanted’ star revealed

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Bruno Fernandes, Free Kobbie Mainoo

Nieuws
17 Dec 2025

‘Free Kobbie Mainoo’ and Bruno Fernandes outburst – 24 hours that rocked Man Utd and Ineos

Keir Starmer, Chelsea

Nieuws
17 Dec 2025

Chelsea sale controversy: Prime Minister Keir Starmer warns ‘clock is ticking’

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, 2025/26

Nieuws
17 Dec 2025

Liverpool stay or Saudi move? Mo Salah tipped to take third transfer option

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, Paris

Nieuws
17 Dec 2025

Kylian Mbappe camp celebrates ‘exceptional’ PSG court outcome

Marc Guehi, Crystal Palace, 2025/26

Nieuws
17 Dec 2025

Marc Guehi: Inside the January transfer battle as ‘most wanted’ star’s top destination is revealed