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

Omar Marmoush, Aston Villa, 2025/26

News
4 Jan 2026

Aston Villa target Marmoush as Man City ready to strike €10m deal

January transfer news, Done Deals, Zirkzee, Semenyo, Sterling

DONE DEALS
4 Jan 2026

DONE DEALS: Every official completed transfer around Europe today

Sergio Ramos

News
4 Jan 2026

Sergio Ramos: Real Madrid legend offered chance for stunning return

Antoine Semenyo, Bournemouth, 2025/26

News
4 Jan 2026

Antoine Semenyo: Bournemouth make transfer statement on 'ultimate modern-day player’

Liam Rosenior will replace Enzo Maresca at Chelsea

News
4 Jan 2026

Next Chelsea manager: Liam Rosenior makes surprising admission

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea

News
3 Jan 2026

Chelsea fans plan formal protest after Maresca departure

Wilfried Nancy, Chris Sutton, Celtic, 2025/26

News
3 Jan 2026

Wilfried Nancy: Chris Sutton issues sack verdict as 152-game run ends

Kobbie Mainoo, Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2025/26

News
3 Jan 2026

Kobbie Mainoo transfer latest: ‘Rapid development’ as Man Utd make ‘big-name’ plan

Othmane Maamma, Watford

Analysis
3 Jan 2026

Othmane Maamma: Why Liverpool and Man Utd are crazy for Championship ace

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2025/26

News
3 Jan 2026

Amorim sack threat as Man Utd bosses turn on manager

Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid, Pep Guardiola, Man City

News
3 Jan 2026

Real Madrid repeat Mbappe trick as Man City ‘game changer’ targeted

Fabrizio Romano, Transfer News

News
3 Jan 2026

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Chelsea manager hunt, Man City deal, Liverpool plans

Brennan Johnson, Crystal Palace

DONE DEALS
4 Jan 2026

DONE DEALS: Every official completed transfer around Europe today

Antoine Semenyo, Man City

Exclusive
2 Jan 2026

Inside Antoine Semenyo transfer: Man Utd’s lowball offer sent Bournemouth star to City

Julian Araujo, Celtic

Analysis
2 Jan 2026

Julian Araujo: Wilfried Nancy’s first signing solves Celtic's biggest problem

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2025/26

News
2 Jan 2026

Arteta reveals Arsenal January transfer strategy amid wonderkid rumours

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, 2025/26

News
2 Jan 2026

Mbappe replacement causes new Real Madrid crisis for Alonso

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea, 2025/26

News
2 Jan 2026

REVEALED: Why Enzo Maresca left Chelsea

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, 2025/26

News
2 Jan 2026

Major Salah development as Liverpool agree shock €40m transfer

Fabrizio Romano, Transfer news, Liam Rosenior, Enzo Maresca

News
2 Jan 2026

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Next Chelsea manager, Maresca future, West Ham deals