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

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

Lamine Yamal of Barcelona reacts after El Clasico
  • 16 Feb 2026

Lamine Yamal hit with stunning €300m bid as Barcelona face historic decision

Riccardo Calafiori, Arsenal, 2025/26
  • 16 Feb 2026

Arsenal chase Real Madrid defender as Calafiori fears confirmed

Robin van Persie, Raheem Sterling, Feyenoord
  • 16 Feb 2026

Sterling prompts radical Van Persie move as Feyenoord train abroad

Christian Pulisic, Transfer Rumours
  • 16 Feb 2026

TRANSFER RUMOURS: Man Utd and Arsenal eye Pulisic as Chelsea stunned by €115m Liverpool talks

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, Wilfried Mbappe, 2025/26
  • 16 Feb 2026

Kylian Mbappe’s father laments Real Madrid star’s lost childhood

Nico Williams, Athletic Club, 2025/26
  • 16 Feb 2026

Nico Williams’ brother says ‘he’s done for’ as Spain star’s nightmare season gets worse

Endrick, Real Madrid, Chelsea
  • 16 Feb 2026

Real Madrid make Endrick U-turn – and Chelsea could be the big winners