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

Michael Carrick, Man Utd

News
11 Apr 2026

Carrick reveals Man Utd dream as pressure ‘doesn’t feel as big as it looks’

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal

News
10 Apr 2026

Arsenal in ‘massive scramble’ as transfer confirmed

Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea, 2025/26, hero image

News
10 Apr 2026

Enzo Fernandez agent drops new transfer bomb that threatens Chelsea 'peace'

Yan Diomande, RB Leipzig, 2025/26

News
10 Apr 2026

Yan Diomande ‘close’ to Liverpool move

Michael Olise, Real Madrid, 2025/26

News
10 Apr 2026

Real Madrid make record-breaking Olise bid

Bruno Fernandes, Man Utd, 2025/26

News
10 Apr 2026

Has Bruno Fernandes revealed his future? Man Utd star drops massive stay hint

Fabrizio Romano, Michael Olise, Jadon Sancho

News
10 Apr 2026

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: Sancho talks confirmed, Liverpool deal close, Olise move latest

Pep Guardiola, Man City, 2025/26

News
9 Apr 2026

Man City youngster in hot water over substitution strop: Enough is enough!

Gabriel Martinelli, Mikel Arteta. Arsenal, 2025/26

News
9 Apr 2026

Martinelli is ‘pushing’ to stay at Arsenal - should Arteta listen?

Michael Carrick, Man Utd

News
9 Apr 2026

Man Utd rule out two midfield signings in ‘scary’ transfer call

Alvaro Arbeloa, Real Madrid, 2025/26

News
9 Apr 2026

Real Madrid meltdown! Arbeloa clashes with star in Alonso repeat

Arne Slot, Liverpool, 2025/26

Analysis
9 Apr 2026

Slot risks Liverpool sack after act of betrayal against PSG

Karim Coulibaly, Chelsea, Werder Bremen, 2025/26

News
9 Apr 2026

Chelsea enter race for €50m ‘top talent’ as deal ‘100% planned’

Fabrizio Romano, Jack Grealish, Rodri, Man City

News
9 Apr 2026

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Grealish latest, Rodri contract, Anderson battle

Man Utd Transfer News Today

News
8 Apr 2026

Man Utd transfer news: Anderson decision as midfielder 'on verge' of signing Red Devils contract

Elliot Anderson, Nottingham Forest, Man Utd, 2025/26

News
8 Apr 2026

Man Utd’s midfield ‘revolution’ begins as Elliot Anderson transfer decision announced

Arne Slot, Liverpool

News
8 Apr 2026

Liverpool ‘close’ to ‘huge’ signing

Darwin Nunez, Chelsea, 2025/26

News
8 Apr 2026

Shocking truth behind Darwin Nunez to Chelsea revealed

Rio Ferdinand, Man Utd

News
8 Apr 2026

Rio Ferdinand picks Man Utd’s next midfield star: He’s the truth – I’m telling you!

Arne Slot, Mohamed Salah, Liverpool

News
8 Apr 2026

Liverpool’s Salah replacement? Manager admits winger ‘one of the strongest I’ve seen’