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

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2025/26
  • 1 Dec 2025

CONFIRMED: Arsenal make double signing after year-long scouting mission

Florian Wirtz, Liverpool, 2025/26
  • 1 Dec 2025

Florian Wirtz: Liverpool’s broken promises revealed

Pep Guardiola, Man City, 2025/26
  • 1 Dec 2025

Guardiola ‘obsessed’ with Premier League star Man City have watched more than 10 times this season

Xabi Alonso, European Football Roundup, 1 December
  • 1 Dec 2025

Real Madrid’s ‘sh*t November’, Leipzig’s pigeon problem and five stories you missed this weekend

Jurgen Klopp, Arne Slot, Liverpool, 2025/26
  • 1 Dec 2025

Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool return decision announced

Adam Wharton, Man Utd, 2025/26
  • 1 Dec 2025

Adam Wharton makes Man Utd transfer demand

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, Enzo Maresca, Chelsea
  • 1 Dec 2025

Chelsea and Man Utd submit €70m bid for Premier League winger

Mo Salah was left on the Liverpool bench against West Ham, 30 November
  • 1 Dec 2025

Mo Salah's future revealed by Arne Slot after Liverpool legend benched

Arne Slot, Liverpool, 2025/26
  • 27 Nov 2025

Liverpool ignored Arne Slot transfer warning – now they’re paying the price

Marcus Rashford, Barcelona, Man Utd, Transfer rumours
  • 28 Nov 2025

TRANSFER RUMOURS: Arsenal ready €100m offer as shock Rashford hijack announced

Newcastle celebrate Harvey Barnes' goal against Marseille in the Champions League, November 2025
  • 27 Nov 2025

Newcastle make official UEFA complaint after ‘unacceptable’ Champions League treatment

Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid, 2025/26
  • 27 Nov 2025

Xabi Alonso tells €100m star to get out as Real Madrid crisis hits ‘turning point’

Marcus Rashford, Barcelona, Man Utd, 2025/26
  • 27 Nov 2025

Rashford to Barcelona ‘blown apart’ – but it’s GOOD news for Man Utd

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2025/26
  • 27 Nov 2025

Arsenal ‘ones to watch’ in €90m striker transfer race

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2025/26
  • 27 Nov 2025

Man Utd get chance to sign ‘spectacular’ long-term target for half price

Arne Slot reacts to Liverpool's Champions League defeat to PSV
  • 27 Nov 2025

Slot makes Liverpool sack statement

Neymar, injury history
  • 26 Nov 2025

Neymar suffers ‘serious’ injury in fresh blow to World Cup hopes

Wilfried Nancy, Celtic
  • 26 Nov 2025

Fabrizio Romano confirms major shift as Celtic near next manager

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2025/26
  • 26 Nov 2025

Man Utd close in on first January deal as star says ‘YES’ to transfer

Fabrizio Romano transfer news, Estevao, Xabi Alonso
  • 26 Nov 2025

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: SECRET Chelsea signing, Neymar adventure OVER, Xabi Alonso SHOCK