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

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2025/26
  • 24 Nov 2025

Arsenal have ‘serious intent’ to sign Murillo from Forest in record-breaking deal

Andre Gomes, Wolves, 2025/26
  • 24 Nov 2025

Joao Gomes to Man Utd: Wolves make statement in response to 'advanced talks' claim

Kobbie Mainoo, Man Utd, 2025/26
  • 24 Nov 2025

Amorim reveals Mainoo’s Man Utd future with January transfer statement

Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid, 2025/26
  • 22 Nov 2025

Xabi Alonso eyes ‘surprise’ January signing at Real Madrid

Pep Guardiola, Man City, 2025/26
  • 22 Nov 2025

Why Man City have been fined £3m for Pep Guardiola’s team talks

Bukayo Saka, Arsenal, 2025/26
  • 22 Nov 2025

Arsenal Transfer News Today: Bukayo Saka contract update as Arteta eyes €80m winger deal

Benjamin Sesko, Man Utd, Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal, 2025/26
  • 22 Nov 2025

Revealed: Why Man Utd picked Benjamin Sesko ahead of Viktor Gyokeres

Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid, 2025/26
  • 22 Nov 2025

Vini Jr 'closes deal' for new Real Madrid contract - report

Jose Mourinho, Benfica, 2025/26
  • 22 Nov 2025

Jose Mourinho fumes at ‘nine betrayers’ in stunning Benfica rant

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd transfer news, 2025/26
  • 22 Nov 2025

Man Utd Transfer News Today: Amorim gets wonderkid update as €30m deal confirmed

Celtic chairman Peter Lawwell, Ross Desmond
  • 21 Nov 2025

Celtic AGM shut down amid chaos as board brands fans ‘shameful’ and ‘bullies’

Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after being sent off against Ireland in a World Cup qualifier, 2025
  • 21 Nov 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo and Piers Morgan branded ‘embarrassing’ after Ireland incident

Premier League, FFP Vote
  • 21 Nov 2025

New Premier League financial rules: What are they and how will they affect your club?

Mary Fowler, Man City, 2024/25
  • 21 Nov 2025

Man City and Australia star Mary Fowler makes racism claim that ‘shocked’ Montpellier reject

Premier League managers, Enzo Maresca, Chelsea, Arne Slot, Liverpool, Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
  • 21 Nov 2025

Chelsea and Arsenal trying to sign ‘best in country’ star from Liverpool

Champions League, TV rights
  • 21 Nov 2025

The Champions League has a new home on UK TV: What fans need to know

Vinicius Junior, transfer rumours
  • 20 Nov 2025

Transfer Rumours: Man Utd double swoop as Vini Jr shock revealed

Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid, 2025/26
  • 20 Nov 2025

Vinicius Junior: Unexpected twist changes everything for Real Madrid star

Robert Lewandowksi, Anna Lewandowski, Barcelona, 2025/26
  • 20 Nov 2025

Why Barcelona told Lewandowski to stop scoring

Ruben Amorim, Pedri, Man Utd
  • 20 Nov 2025

Man Utd move first as ‘mega transfer’ talks start for the ‘next Pedri’