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

Celtic are targeting a loan move for Napoli striker Giuseppe Ambrosino, who celebrated after scoring for Italy U21

News
7 Jul 2025

Celtic make EXCITING move to bring Italy U21 star to Glasgow

Viktor Gyokeres, Coventry City, 2022/23

News
7 Jul 2025

Coventry City land MILLIONS from Gyokeres to Arsenal deal

Eduardo Camavinga, Real Madrid, Man Utd, 2025/26

Analysis
7 Jul 2025

Real Madrid’s ambition opens door to dream Man Utd signing

Liam Delap, Chelsea, Leanna Paul

News
7 Jul 2025

Liam Delap SPLITS with model girlfriend over Chelsea move

Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray, 2024/25

News
7 Jul 2025

Osimhen picks his next club: Napoli striker REJECTS Saudi millions to make SHOCK move

Jamie Gittens, Martin Zubimendi

DONE DEALS
6 Jul 2025

DONE DEALS: Every official completed transfer around Europe today as Chelsea sign Gittens

Eberechi Eze, Crystal Palace, 2024/25

News
5 Jul 2025

Eberechi Eze to Arsenal: David Ornstein verdict on blockbuster transfer

Graham Potter, West Ham, 2024/25

News
5 Jul 2025

West Ham threaten to RUIN Man Utd and Chelsea transfer plans

Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray, 2024/25

News
5 Jul 2025

Victor Osimhen transfer news today: ‘SENSATIONAL’ twist as €160m offer told to wait

Rodrygo, Arsenal, Real Madrid

News
5 Jul 2025

Arsenal prepare to DOUBLE transfer record as Rodrygo signing comes into sight

Koni De Winter, Tottenham

Analysis
5 Jul 2025

Tottenham’s €70m Romero sale is a blessing in disguise as Spurs have UPGRADE lined up

Diogo Jota, Liverpool, 2024/25

News
5 Jul 2025

Liverpool’s classy gesture to Diogo Jota’s family: Contract to be paid in full

Rodrygo, Fabrizio Romano, Victor Osimhen

News
5 Jul 2025

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: Rodrygo BID update, Man Utd BOMBS, Osimhen LATEST

Marcus Rashford, Barcelona

News
5 Jul 2025

Barcelona UNITED over Rashford decision as Amorim has problem taken off his hands

Willian Estevao in action against Chelsea for Palmeiras, Club World Cup 2025

News
5 Jul 2025

Chelsea sign ‘best Brazilian since Neymar’ as Maresca announces next arrival

Takehiro Tomiyasu, Arsenal

DONE DEALS
4 Jul 2025

DONE DEALS: Every official completed transfer around Europe today

Viktor Gyokeres, Sporting CP, 2024/25

News
4 Jul 2025

Viktor Gyokeres transfer news today: HUGE offers rejected amid ‘intimidation and threats’ claim

Nico Williams, Barcelona, 2024/25

News
4 Jul 2025

OFFICIAL: Nico Williams signs 10-year contract to leave Barcelona stunned

Bryan Mbeumo, Man Utd

Analysis
4 Jul 2025

Wake up, INEOS! Man Utd must move on from Mbeumo

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea

News
4 Jul 2025

OFFICIAL: Chelsea sign record-breaking forward