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

Unai Emery, Aston Villa

Analysis
23 Feb 2026

Aston Villa’s €33m gamble could solve their biggest problem

Pep Guardiola, Man City, 2025/26

News
23 Feb 2026

Pep Guardiola fighting Real Madrid and Barcelona for Ballon d’Or winner

Diego Moreira, Strasbourg, Endrick, Lyon

Analysis
23 Feb 2026

Chelsea scouts came for Endrick – but left talking about Diego Moreira

Lamine Yamal, Barcelona, Ramadan

Feature
21 Feb 2026

Barcelona and Lamine Yamal face Ramadan challenge

Philippe Coutinho, LA Galaxy, MLS

News
21 Feb 2026

MLS closing in on first €100m star: LA Galaxy open Philippe Coutinho talks

Bruno Fernandes, Man Utd, 2025/26

News
21 Feb 2026

Man Utd believe Bruno Fernandes is ‘indispensable’ – but he could still be sold

Erling Haaland, Man City, Transfer Rumours

News
21 Feb 2026

TRANSFER RUMOURS: Haaland talks confirmed as Chelsea shuffle striking options

Mateus Mane, Liverpool, 2025/26

News
21 Feb 2026

Liverpool Transfer News Today: €100m bid prepared amid Mateus Mane battle

Rafael Leao, AC Milan, 2025/26

News
21 Feb 2026

Arsenal Transfer News Today: Rafael Leao talks confirmed as Arteta chases new target

Fabrizio Romano, transfer news

News
21 Feb 2026

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Barcelona HERE WE GO, Slot LATEST, Zidane PLAN

Gary Neville, Thierry Henry

Feature
20 Feb 2026

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

Kylian Mbappe, Caen owner, Ligue 3

Feature
20 Feb 2026

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

Neymar, Santos, 2025

News
20 Feb 2026

Neymar makes shock retirement announcement

Julian Alvarez, Arsenal

News
20 Feb 2026

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

Marc Guiu, Chelsea, Barcelona, 2024/25

News
20 Feb 2026

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

Marcus Rashford, Barcelona, Man Utd, 2025/26

News
19 Feb 2026

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

Leon Goretzka, Bayern, Arsenal, 2025/26

News
19 Feb 2026

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

Antonio Nusa, Arsenal, Transfer Rumours

News
19 Feb 2026

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

Jürgen Klopp, Real Madrid

News
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

News
19 Feb 2026

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