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

Renee Slegers, Katie McCabe, Arsenal Women

News
11 Jan 2026

Arsenal manager warns goalkeepers time-wasting harming ‘attractiveness’ of WSL

Lionel Messi, Barcelona, 2007/08

News
11 Jan 2026

Lionel Messi’s old Barcelona number inherited by new star ahead of El Clasico

Federico Chiesa, Liverpool, 2024/25

Analysis
11 Jan 2026

Liverpool have already found their perfect Federico Chiesa upgrade

Micky van de Ven, Tottenham, 2025/26

Analysis
10 Jan 2026

Micky van de Ven: Wantaway Spurs star gets surprising transfer advice

Jude Bellingham, Chelsea

Nieuws
10 Jan 2026

Jude Bellingham in Chelsea link after asking Madrid to sign compatriot

Kieron Bowie, Hibs, Rangers, 2025/26

Nieuws
10 Jan 2026

Rangers learn Hibs’ huge Kieron Bowie asking price – but is he really worth it?

Marcus Rashford, Barcelona, Man Utd, 2025/26

Nieuws
10 Jan 2026

Marcus Rashford future decided as Barcelona outline plan

Liam Rosenior, Chelsea

Nieuws
10 Jan 2026

Chelsea battle with Real Madrid to sign bargain of the season

Carlo Ancelotti has dreamed of becoming Man Utd manager

Nieuws
9 Jan 2026

Exclusive: Carlo Ancelotti’s Man Utd dream revealed

David Beckham, Lionel Messi, Inter Miami, 2025

Nieuws
9 Jan 2026

Lionel Messi to follow David Beckham retirement plan after hanging up the boots

Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid, The Transfers Podcast

Nieuws
9 Jan 2026

Exclusive: Xabi Alonso targeted as Man City’s Pep Guardiola replacement

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone clashes with Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior in the Spanish Super Cup, 2026

Nieuws
9 Jan 2026

Vinicius Junior controversy deepens as Simeone taunt reignites Real Madrid exit talk

Hansi Flick, Barcelona, 2025/26

Nieuws
8 Jan 2026

Barcelona’s first January signing revealed in bizarre Instagram post

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Man Utd, 2025/26

Nieuws
8 Jan 2026

Solskjaer set for hefty bonus if he hits key Man Utd target

Noah Adekoye has signed for Liverpool

Nieuws
8 Jan 2026

Liverpool confirm ‘raw gem’ Scouser as first January signing

Cristian Romero, Tottenham, 2025/26

Nieuws
8 Jan 2026

Tottenham turmoil as Cristian Romero speaks out on social media

Ethan Nwaneri, Arsenal, 2025/26

Nieuws
8 Jan 2026

Arsenal wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri makes brave transfer call

Marc Guehi, Man City

Nieuws
8 Jan 2026

Man City given Marc Guehi green light by Crystal Palace

Arne Slot, Liverpool, 2025/26

Nieuws
7 Jan 2026

Federico Chiesa request could trigger Liverpool transfer activity

Pep Guardiola, Man City, 2025/26

Nieuws
7 Jan 2026

Pep Guardiola paves way for Guehi transfer by ending another star’s Man City career