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

Harry Wilson, Aston Villa, 2025/26

Analysis
4 Mar 2026

Deal of the summer? Harry Wilson to Aston Villa is a low-risk, high-reward move destined for success

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, 2025/26

News
4 Mar 2026

Transfer rumours: Salah surprise as Carrick confirms Man Utd winger signing plan

Mohamed Salah, Arne Slot, Liverpool, 2025/26

Analysis
4 Mar 2026

Arne Slot was right about Mo Salah – now it’s been proven

Benjamin Nygren, Kieran Tierney, Celtic, 2025/26

News
4 Mar 2026

Celtic warned over star’s summer departure: The board will love the money!

Jurgen Klopp, Real Madrid, 2025/26

News
4 Mar 2026

Jurgen Klopp to return ‘sooner than expected’: Real Madrid ‘only’ club that can entice him

Arsenal are scouting Inter Milan forward Pio Esposito

News
4 Mar 2026

Arsenal receive official Pio Esposito message ahead of transfer offer

Barcelona's Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring against Newcastle in the Champions League, 2025/26

News
2 Mar 2026

Marcus Rashford makes ‘double sacrifice’ to sign contract

Ethan Nwaneri, Marseille, 2025/26

News
2 Mar 2026

Ethan Nwaneri starts his Marseille fightback

Darwin Nunez, Al-Hilal, Transfer Rumours, 2025/26

News
2 Mar 2026

TRANSFER RUMOURS: Darwin Nunez on the move as Arsenal prepare €100m bid

Darwin Nunez, Chelsea, 2025/26

Analysis
2 Mar 2026

Darwin Nunez to Chelsea: The method behind the madness

Fabrizio Romano, Michael Carrick, Harry Kane, Transfer news

News
2 Mar 2026

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Chelsea striker incoming, Carrick’s Man Utd future, new Kane deal

Raheem Sterling, Robin van Persie, Feyenoord

News
28 Feb 2026

Sterling critics slammed by Feyenoord boss Van Persie: If you’ve even a basic understanding…

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal

News
28 Feb 2026

Arsenal receive major striker update: Arteta and Berta forced into transfer U-turn

Fabrizio Romano, Man Utd

News
28 Feb 2026

Fabrizio Romano: Man Utd transfer progressing ‘very well’ as first major summer deal nears

Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea, 2025/26

News
28 Feb 2026

Chelsea reward Enzo Fernandez and Caicedo as Real Madrid transfer verdict falls

Elliot Anderson, Transfer rumours

News
28 Feb 2026

TRANSFER RUMOURS: Man Utd, Man City in Anderson battle as Arteta confirms signing

Cole Palmer, Chelsea, 2025/26

News
28 Feb 2026

Chelsea Transfer News: Palmer sale update as Blues set for unexpected return

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, 2025/26

News
28 Feb 2026

Mo Salah ‘increasingly likely’ to leave Liverpool as Saudi move looms

Anthony Gordon, transfer rumours

News
27 Feb 2026

TRANSFER RUMOURS: Arsenal target Anthony Gordon as Adam Wharton ‘agrees’ move

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami, 2025

News
27 Feb 2026

Lionel Messi’s friendly farce: Inter Miami game descends into chaos