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

Jari Litmanen, Ajax, Long Covid

Nieuws
18 Feb 2026

Champions League winner Jari Litmanen reveals long Covid hell: What are the symptoms?

Liam Delap, Man Utd, 2025/26

Nieuws
18 Feb 2026

Liam Delap to Man Utd: Chelsea striker linked with stunning move – but is it the right one?

Arne Slot, Liverpool

Nieuws
18 Feb 2026

Liverpool told by world’s best player: I was right to leave

Said El Mala, Koln, 2025/26

Nieuws
18 Feb 2026

Man Utd told how to sign Said El Mala – the Bundesliga’s best attacking midfielder

Jose Mourinho, Vinicius Junior, Benfica, Real Madrid, 2025/26

News
20 Feb 2026

Vinicius Junior racism storm erupts as Benfica boss Jose Mourinho blames Real Madrid star

Christian Pulisic, Transfer Rumours

Nieuws
16 Feb 2026

Transfer Rumours: Man Utd and Arsenal eye Pulisic as Chelsea stunned by €115m Liverpool talks

Robin van Persie, Raheem Sterling, Feyenoord

Nieuws
16 Feb 2026

Sterling prompts radical Van Persie move as Feyenoord train abroad

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, Wilfried Mbappe, 2025/26

Nieuws
16 Feb 2026

Kylian Mbappe’s father laments Real Madrid star’s lost childhood

Marcus Rashford, Barcelona, Man Utd, 2025/26

Nieuws
16 Feb 2026

Rashford back to Man Utd? Barcelona line up alternatives for €50m star

Nico Williams, Athletic Club, 2025/26

News
16 Feb 2026

Nico Williams’ brother says ‘he’s done for’ as Spain star’s nightmare season gets worse

Youssef Chermiti, Rangers, 2025/26

Analysis
14 Feb 2026

Danny Rohl backs under fire Rangers striker Youssef Chermiti – but is he right?

Didier Drogba, Chelsea, 2025/26

Analysis
14 Feb 2026

Introducing Drogba 2.0: Is this 17-year-old star Chelsea’s next great No.9?

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2025/26

News
14 Feb 2026

Arteta’s fears coming true as transfer threatens to go sour

Arne Slot, Liverpool

News
14 Feb 2026

Liverpool Transfer News: Slot admits shock contract talks as Mane deal heats up

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?