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

Danny Rohl, Rangers, 2025/26

News
25 Mar 2026

Danny Rohl makes Rangers’ first summer transfer decision

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd, 2025/26

News
25 Mar 2026

Jamie Carragher: Salah is a bigger Premier League legend than Ronaldo

Kylian Mbappe has been left furious after Real Madrid's medical team scanned his wrong knee

News
25 Mar 2026

Mbappe rage as Real Madrid doctors use free AI - and scan wrong knee

Elliot Anderson, Man Utd, Man City

Analysis
24 Mar 2026

Elliot Anderson’s £80m dilemma: Instant stardom or the long climb to greatness?

Zinedine Zidane will be France's next head coach according to reports

News
23 Mar 2026

Zinedine Zidane named as France’s next coach: French FA confirms secret agreement

Myles Lewis-Skelly, transfer rumours, Arsenal

News
23 Mar 2026

Transfer Rumours: Man Utd target Lewis-Skelly as €60m Arsenal agreement made

Lionel Messi, Antoine Griezmann, MLS

News
23 Mar 2026

Griezmann agrees Orlando City move to become MLS’s second-best player – but Messi’s not top

Wesley, Arsenal, Roma, 2025/26

News
23 Mar 2026

Arsenal identify Ben White replacement - and it hints at Arteta’s next move

James Rodriguez, Real Madrid

News
23 Mar 2026

From James to Diouf: The 10 worst World Cup transfers of all time

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2023/24

News
22 Mar 2026

PSG's 10 best transfers of all time

Chappell Roan, Jorginho

News
22 Mar 2026

Jorginho in ‘harassment’ spat with Chappell Roan: No one should have to go through this

Marcus Rashford, Jesus Rodriguez, Cesc Fabregas, Barcelona

News
22 Mar 2026

Cesc Fabregas opens up Rashford debate with €30m transfer offer

Ricardo Pepi, Fulham

News
21 Mar 2026

Ricardo Pepi shock: €40m Fulham deal ‘completely falls through’ over small detail

Mohamed Salah, Michael Olise, Liverpool, 2025/26

News
21 Mar 2026

Michael Olise checks out Liverpool as Reds find worthy Salah successor

Elliot Anderson, Nottingham Forest, 2025/26

News
21 Mar 2026

Man Utd or Man City? Major Elliot Anderson transfer announcement made

Martin O'Neill, Celtic

News
21 Mar 2026

Celtic’s Premiership rival makes candid Martin O'Neill success admission

Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea, 2025/26

News
21 Mar 2026

Liam Rosenior speaks out after Enzo Fernandez fuels exit talk with brutal Chelsea statement

Man Utd midfield transfer shortlist

Analysis
21 Mar 2026

Inside Man Utd’s search for a new midfielder – eight names, one big decision

Alphonso Davies, rumours

News
21 Mar 2026

Transfer Rumours: Man Utd chase Bayern superstar amid €165m bid claim

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal

News
21 Mar 2026

Arsenal target's contract standoff turns ugly: I've been thrown under the bus!