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

Gary Neville, Thierry Henry
  • 20 Feb 2026

The former Premier League defender hoping to prove TV pundits can succeed in management

Kylian Mbappe, Caen owner, Ligue 3
  • 20 Feb 2026

Football’s most influential new league is coming – and it starts in August

Neymar, Santos, 2025
  • 20 Feb 2026

Neymar makes shock retirement announcement

Julian Alvarez, Arsenal
  • 20 Feb 2026

Julian Alvarez’s next club revealed: €120m Atletico Madrid ace makes transfer call

Marc Guiu, Chelsea, Barcelona, 2024/25
  • 20 Feb 2026

Chelsea broke Barcelona’s transfer policy – here’s how it’s been fixed

Marcus Rashford, Barcelona, Man Utd, 2025/26
  • 19 Feb 2026

Man Utd’s Rashford regret: Barcelona to sign England star for HALF PRICE

Leon Goretzka, Bayern, Arsenal, 2025/26
  • 19 Feb 2026

Goretzka ‘leaning’ towards Arsenal: The free transfer that could save Arteta €60m

Antonio Nusa, Arsenal, Transfer Rumours
  • 19 Feb 2026

TRANSFER RUMOURS: Arsenal target Nusa as Leipzig offer Liverpool shock discount

Jürgen Klopp, Real Madrid
  • 19 Feb 2026

Jurgen Klopp to Real Madrid: Fabrizio Romano drops next manager hint

Como manager Cesc Fabregas clashes with AC Milan winger Alexis Saelemaekers
  • 19 Feb 2026

Cesc Fabregas sparks Milan storm as Allegri brands him ‘a**hole’

Evan Ferguson, Celtic, Roma, 2025/26
  • 19 Feb 2026

Celtic get Evan Ferguson boost as Ireland ace told to follow in Larsson’s footsteps

Mikel Arteta, Antonio Nusa, Arsenal
  • 19 Feb 2026

Arsenal eye Martinelli and Trossard upgrade: Is Antonio Nusa Arteta’s next evolution?

Fabrizio Romano, Bukayo Saka, Jurgen Klopp
  • 19 Feb 2026

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Man Utd free agent truth, Klopp's future, Saka deal

Eberech Eze, Arsenal, 2025/26
  • 18 Feb 2026

Eberechi Eze is no transfer flop: Arsenal's €69m man delivering a quietly elite season

Jari Litmanen, Ajax, Long Covid
  • 18 Feb 2026

Champions League winner Jari Litmanen reveals long Covid hell: What are the symptoms?

Liam Delap, Man Utd, 2025/26
  • 18 Feb 2026

Liam Delap to Man Utd: Chelsea striker linked with stunning move – but is it the right one?

Luis Diaz, Liverpool
  • 18 Feb 2026

Luis Diaz calls Liverpool exit ‘good decision’ – now he’s the world’s best player

Said El Mala, Koln, 2025/26
  • 18 Feb 2026

Man Utd told how to sign Said El Mala – the Bundesliga’s BEST attacking midfielder

Jose Mourinho, Vinicius Junior, Benfica, Real Madrid, 2025/26
  • 18 Feb 2026

Vinicius Junior racism storm erupts as Benfica boss Jose Mourinho blames Real Madrid star

Neymar, Kylian Mbappe, PSG
  • 16 Feb 2026

PSG's 25 most expensive transfers of all time