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

Club Brugge's Aleksandar Stankovic celebrates scoring against Marseille in the Champions League

Analysis
13 Feb 2026

Who is Aleksandar Stankovic? The son of a legend wanted by Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea

Harry Maguire, Man Utd, 2025/26

Nieuws
13 Feb 2026

Harry Maguire agrees Man Utd extension with ‘major personal sacrifice’

Jurgen Klopp, Real Madrid, 2025/26

Nieuws
13 Feb 2026

Klopp ‘arrives’ at Real Madrid with €200m transfer demand

Roy Keane compared Benjamin Sesko and Man Utd to Ryanair

Nieuws
12 Feb 2026

Benjamin Sesko is like Ryanair – Roy Keane’s criticises Man Utd goal hero

Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham, 2023/24

Nieuws
12 Feb 2026

Ange Postecoglou: Tottenham are NOT a big club

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Man Utd, 2025/26

Analysis
12 Feb 2026

Who are Man Utd's Best of British after Sir Jim Ratcliffe's controversial comments?

Kai Havertz, Arsenal

Nieuws
12 Feb 2026

Arsenal face €75m Kai Havertz dilemma after fresh injury setback

Sean Dyche, Nottingham Forest, 2025/26

News
12 Feb 2026

OFFICIAL: Nottingham Forest SACK Sean Dyche in the middle of the night

Wilson Isidor celebrates Sunderland's playoff win

Nieuws
11 Feb 2026

EFL playoffs set for historic overhaul: Fans lash out at ‘needless and stupid’ plan

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal

Nieuws
11 Feb 2026

Arsenal target surprise signing of €80m star

Erling Haaland, Man City, 2025/26

Analysis
11 Feb 2026

Is the reign of Haaland as the Premier League’s deadliest finisher over?

Roberto de Zerbi, Marseille, 2025/26

Nieuws
11 Feb 2026

OFFICIAL: De Zerbi leaves Marseille as dramatic 2:30am statement issued

Joao Felix, Chelsea, 2024/25

Nieuws
11 Feb 2026

Chelsea face Joao Felix transfer claim: He’s still their player?

Arne Slot, Liverpool

Analysis
7 Feb 2026

Liverpool sold the world’s best player – and now Arne Slot is paying the price

Pep Guardiola, Man City, 2025/26

Nieuws
7 Feb 2026

Man City confident of Guardiola stay as €115m triple signing plan emerges

Marcus Rashford, Barcelona

Nieuws
7 Feb 2026

Marcus Rashford transfer decision: Barcelona make easy €30m call

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, 2025/26

Nieuws
7 Feb 2026

Man Utd make Ronaldo return decision as Saudi’s massive asking price confirmed

Jhon Duran, Aston Villa, 2024/25

Analysis
5 Feb 2026

How Jhon Duran’s €100m career unravelled in a year

Alvaro Arbeloa, Real Madrid

Nieuws
5 Feb 2026

Real Madrid face new player rebellion: Galacticos hit out at Arbeloa

Florian Wirtz, Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, 2025/26

Nieuws
5 Feb 2026

Florian Wirtz: Arne Slot reveals what’s changed with Liverpool star