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

Benjamin Sesko, Arsenal
  • 14 Jun 2025

Arsenal can complete DREAM double deal after Sesko breakthrough

Viktor Gyokeres, Man Utd, Arsenal
  • 14 Jun 2025

Man Utd or Arsenal? Fabrizio Romano reveals latest on Viktor Gyokeres’ next club

Milos Kerkez, Bournemouth, 2024/25
  • 14 Jun 2025

Milos Kerkez to Liverpool: Fabrizio Romano says Bournemouth star ‘isn’t listening’ anymore

Erling Haaland, Jack Grealish, Man City, 2024/25
  • 14 Jun 2025

Man City take DRASTIC decision over one of the Premier League's most unsellable players

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea, 2024/25
  • 14 Jun 2025

Chelsea get OFFICIAL update on transfer move boss says ‘we would all love’

Bryan Mbeumo, Ruben Amorim, Man Utd
  • 14 Jun 2025

Man Utd FINALLY make Bryan Mbeumo decision fans have been crying out for

Nico Williams, Lamine Yamal, Barcelona, 2024/25
  • 14 Jun 2025

Nico Williams sends Lamine Yamal wild as ‘things change’ in transfer saga

Alvaro Carreras, Benfica, 2024/25
  • 14 Jun 2025

Real Madrid get OFFICIAL update on €50m deal

Pep Guardiola, Man City, 2024/25
  • 14 Jun 2025

Man City’s fifth summer signing announced as 2025 spending spirals to over €340m

Viktor Gyokeres, Sporting CP, 2024/25
  • 14 Jun 2025

Gyokeres makes OFFICIAL Man Utd transfer decision as Sporting threaten price increase

Brendan Rodgers, Celtic, 2024/25
  • 14 Jun 2025

Celtic seal first summer signing: Transfer priority heading to Glasgow, club confirms

Fabrizio Romano, Nico Williams, Paul Pogba
  • 14 Jun 2025

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Nico Williams’ POSITIVE message, Wirtz TRUTH, Pogba is BACK

Franco Mastantuono, Real Madrid, 2025
  • 13 Jun 2025

OFFICIAL: Real Madrid sign Franco Mastantuono in record move

Russell Martin, Rangers, 2025/26
  • 14 Jun 2025

Rangers hit transfer jackpot as ex-Ibrox star heads to the Premier League

Florian Wirtz, Liverpool, Rumour
  • 13 Jun 2025

Latest transfer news: Friday’s biggest rumours as Liverpool close in on Wirtz

Florian Wirtz, Liverpool, 2024/25
  • 13 Jun 2025

Florian Wirtz is DIFFERENT: Why Liverpool’s record signing is a €135m BARGAIN

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd
  • 13 Jun 2025

Man Utd free transfer signing ANNOUNCED

Matheus Cunha, Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2024/25
  • 13 Jun 2025

Cunha signed but how much more money can Man Utd spend on transfers this summer?

Mikel Arteta, Antonio Nusa, Arsenal
  • 13 Jun 2025

Arsenal take €45m gamble on the Bundesliga’s WORST winger

Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray, 2024/25
  • 13 Jun 2025

Victor Osimhen Transfer News Today: Fans go wild as priority destination revealed