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

Club Brugge's Aleksandar Stankovic celebrates scoring against Marseille in the Champions League

Analysis
13 Feb 2026

Man Utd, Arsenal, Chelsea and Spurs track €23m rising star Aleksandar Stankovic

Jurgen Klopp, Real Madrid, 2025/26

News
13 Feb 2026

Klopp ‘arrives’ at Real Madrid with €200m transfer demand

Harry Maguire, Man Utd, 2025/26

News
13 Feb 2026

Harry Maguire agrees Man Utd extension with ‘major personal sacrifice’

Fabrizio Romano, Roberto De Zerbi, Darwin Nunez, Transfer News

News
13 Feb 2026

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Manager UPDATES, Sterling SURPRISE, Darwin Nunez DROPPED

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Real Madrid, 2025/26

News
12 Feb 2026

Trent Alexander-Arnold faces new €35m threat at Real Madrid

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al Nassr, 2025/26

News
12 Feb 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Sporting CP transfer hint as contract signed

Roy Keane compared Benjamin Sesko and Man Utd to Ryanair

News
12 Feb 2026

Benjamin Sesko is like Ryanair – Roy Keane’s criticises Man Utd goal hero

Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham, 2023/24

News
13 Feb 2026

Ange Postecoglou: Tottenham are NOT a big club

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Man Utd, 2025/26

Feature
12 Feb 2026

Man Utd’s Best of British: Is this Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Old Trafford dream?

Kai Havertz, Arsenal

News
12 Feb 2026

Arsenal face €75m Kai Havertz dilemma after fresh injury setback

Sean Dyche, Nottingham Forest, 2025/26

News
12 Feb 2026

OFFICIAL: Nottingham Forest SACK Sean Dyche in the middle of the night

Endrick, Real Madrid, Lyon, 2025/26

News
11 Feb 2026

Real Madrid target Tottenham star as Endrick swap possibility emerges

Wilson Isidor celebrates Sunderland's playoff win

News
11 Feb 2026

EFL playoffs set for historic overhaul: Fans lash out at ‘needless and stupid’ plan

Eli Junior Kroupi, Bournemouth, 2025/26

Analysis
11 Feb 2026

Eli Junior Kroupi: Liverpool and Chelsea tracking striker outperforming Haaland

Ethan Nwaneri, Marseille, 2025/26

Analysis
11 Feb 2026

What Roberto De Zerbi’s Marseille exit means for Ethan Nwaneri

Joao Felix, Chelsea, 2024/25

News
11 Feb 2026

Chelsea face stunning Joao Felix transfer claim: He’s still their player!

Jeremy Jacquet, Liverpool, 2025/26

News
11 Feb 2026

Jeremy Jacquet: Liverpool make surgery decision after serious injury

Roberto de Zerbi, Marseille, 2025/26

News
11 Feb 2026

OFFICIAL: De Zerbi leaves Marseille as dramatic 2:30am statement issued

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News, Mohamed Salah, Pep Guardiola

News
11 Feb 2026

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Salah BATTLE, Pep Guardiola EXIT, Real Madrid PLANS

Liam Delap, Chelsea, 2025/26

News
7 Feb 2026

Chelsea reactivate striker deal as Rosenior seeks Delap replacement