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

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

Rúben Amorim, Manchester United

News
27 Feb 2026

Man Utd could pay €30m to sack Amorim as compensation payments spiral to dizzying height

Sandro Tonali, Arsenal, 2025/26

Analysis
27 Feb 2026

Sandro Tonali to Arsenal: Arteta’s unique bargaining chip for Newcastle star

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, Chelsea, 2024/25

Analysis
27 Feb 2026

Chelsea beware! Cristiano Ronaldo would rank 29th in your squad

Fabrizio Romano, Victor Osimhen, Sandro Tonali

News
27 Feb 2026

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Arsenal PLAN, Tonali LEAVING, Osimhen LATEST

Jurgen Klopp, Real Madrid, 2025/26

News
26 Feb 2026

Jurgen Klopp to Real Madrid heats up as ex-Liverpool boss faces Red Bull sack reports

Roc Nation founder Jay-Z and wife Beyonce

News
26 Feb 2026

Jay-Z agency row threatens Man Utd and Liverpool’s €100m Diomande move

Mikel Arteta, Piero Hincapie, Arsenal, 2025/26

News
26 Feb 2026

Arsenal agree to sign Piero Hincapie – and get a massive discount

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, 2025/26

News
26 Feb 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo buys a club – and ‘everything points’ to him playing for them

Jurgen Klopp, Transfer Rumours

News
26 Feb 2026

TRANSFER RUMOURS: Klopp issues €150m Real Madrid demand as Liverpool prepare for big change

Fabrizio Romano, Aurelien Tchouameni, Micky van de Ven

News
26 Feb 2026

Fabrizio Romano: Van de Ven to Man Utd, Tchouameni to Chelsea, Barcelona’s dream signing

Bodo/Glimt

Analysis
25 Feb 2026

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