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

Bodo/Glimt

Analysis
25 Feb 2026

Bodo/Glimt: The €1.7m Champions League miracle that money can’t explain

Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid, 2025/26

News
25 Feb 2026

Vinicius Junior told to ‘come back’ as transfer promise revealed amid Real Madrid uncertainty

Michael Carrick, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Jason Wilcox

News
25 Feb 2026

Man Utd agree first summer transfer – but they’ve made a €4.7m blunder

Arne Slot, Liverpool

News
25 Feb 2026

Arne Slot picks Liverpool’s next signing: I know contact has been made

Lionel Messi, Argentina, Spain

News
25 Feb 2026

Lionel Messi’s biggest regret as Barcelona legend reveals he could have played for Spain

Julian Alvarez, Arsenal

Analysis
25 Feb 2026

Arsenal get Julian Alvarez boost as €120m price tag under pressure

Fabrizio Romano, Antoine Griezmann, Kobbie Mainoo

News
25 Feb 2026

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Man Utd’s BIG PLAN, Barcelona SIGNING, Griezmann to leave Atleti NOW?

Marcus Rashford, Barcelona, Man Utd, 2025/26

News
23 Feb 2026

Man Utd Transfer News: Rashford SWAP deal, Casemiro OPTION, Chelsea TARGET

Max Kruse's penis is the Bundesliga's big talking point after Eintracht Frankfurt's social media team created a storm

Feature
23 Feb 2026

How Max Kruse’s penis became the Bundesliga’s biggest talking point

Joan Laporta, Barcelona, 2025/26

News
23 Feb 2026

Barcelona issue official statement after Joan Laporta accusations

Rodri, Man City, Transfer Rumours

News
23 Feb 2026

TRANSFER RUMOURS: Arsenal and Chelsea target €120m deal as Man City fight for Rodri

Unai Emery, Aston Villa

Analysis
23 Feb 2026

Aston Villa’s €33m gamble could solve their biggest problem

Pep Guardiola, Man City, 2025/26

News
23 Feb 2026

Pep Guardiola fighting Real Madrid and Barcelona for Ballon d’Or winner

Diego Moreira, Strasbourg, Endrick, Lyon

Analysis
23 Feb 2026

Chelsea scouts came for Endrick – but left talking about Diego Moreira

Lamine Yamal, Barcelona, Ramadan

Feature
21 Feb 2026

Barcelona and Lamine Yamal face Ramadan challenge

Philippe Coutinho, LA Galaxy, MLS

News
21 Feb 2026

MLS closing in on first €100m star: LA Galaxy open Philippe Coutinho talks

Bruno Fernandes, Man Utd, 2025/26

News
21 Feb 2026

Man Utd believe Bruno Fernandes is ‘indispensable’ – but he could still be sold

Erling Haaland, Man City, Transfer Rumours

News
21 Feb 2026

TRANSFER RUMOURS: Haaland talks confirmed as Chelsea shuffle striking options

Mateus Mane, Liverpool, 2025/26

News
21 Feb 2026

Liverpool Transfer News Today: €100m bid prepared amid Mateus Mane battle

Rafael Leao, AC Milan, 2025/26

News
21 Feb 2026

Arsenal Transfer News Today: Rafael Leao talks confirmed as Arteta chases new target