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

Kylian Mbappe, Vini Jr, Real Madrid, 2024/25

News
19 Jan 2026

Kylian Mbappe goes public on Vinicius Jr stance after Real Madrid boos

Thomas Frank, Tottenham, Spurs

News
19 Jan 2026

Thomas Frank sack latest: Spurs update delivered by David Ornstein

Jeremy Jacquet, Rennes, 2025/26

Analysis
19 Jan 2026

Jeremy Jacquet: Chelsea’s new €65m signing has one problem no one is talking about

Oliver Glasner, Man Utd

Analysis
19 Jan 2026

Why Oliver Glasner has already talked himself OUT of the Man Utd job

Joao Gomes, Man Utd

News
19 Jan 2026

Man Utd accelerate for Joao Gomes as Romano confirms transfer meeting

Fabrizio Romano, Jeremy Jacquet, Michael Carrick

News
19 Jan 2026

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Arsenal DEAL, Jacquet AGREEMENT, Man Utd PLAN

Marc Guehi, Man City

Analysis
19 Jan 2026

Man City’s Marc Guehi signing is a January masterclass

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2025/26

News
19 Jan 2026

Arsenal close to completing first January transfer

Gessime Yassine, Strasbourg

DONE DEALS
19 Jan 2026

DONE DEALS: Every official completed transfer around Europe today

Kobbie Mainoo, Transfer Rumours

News
17 Jan 2026

TRANSFER RUMOURS: Kobbie Mainoo latest as Chelsea launch €50m bid

Danny Rohl, Rangers, 2025/26

News
17 Jan 2026

Danny Rohl FUMES as Rangers stars BANNED from Scottish Cup

Lucas Paqueta, West Ham, 2025/26

Analysis
17 Jan 2026

Lucas Paqueta: West Ham have a win-win scenario with Brazil star thanks to readymade replacement

Jude Bellingham, Vini Junior, Real Madrid, 2025/26

News
17 Jan 2026

Real Madrid face unprecedented crisis: Bernabeu bites back against Vini Jr, Bellingham and Perez

Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool, Chelsea, 2025/26

News
17 Jan 2026

CONFIRMED: Chelsea's bid for Virgil van Dijk

Dro Fernandez, Barcelona, 2025/26

Analysis
17 Jan 2026

Dro Fernandez: Barca rocked as wonderkid goes from ‘next Iniesta’ to Flick’s biggest disappointment

Liam Rosenior, Chelsea

News
17 Jan 2026

Chelsea OPTIMISIC over new signing: Record deal in sight for Rosenior

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, 2025/26

News
17 Jan 2026

Salah unlocks €20 million Liverpool transfer

Fabrizio Romano, Oliver Glasner, Marc Guehi, Transfer News

News
17 Jan 2026

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Guehi signing, Glasner to Man Utd, Vini Jr contract

Liam Rosenior, Chelsea, Rumours

News
16 Jan 2026

TRANSFER RUMOURS: Man Utd striker twist as Rosenior picks first Chelsea signing

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, 2025/26

News
16 Jan 2026

Arne Slot addresses Salah return as Liverpool line up €120m move