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

Koni De Winter, Tottenham
  • 5 Jul 2025

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

Diogo Jota, Liverpool, 2024/25
  • 5 Jul 2025

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

Rodrygo, Fabrizio Romano, Victor Osimhen
  • 5 Jul 2025

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

Marcus Rashford, Barcelona
  • 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
  • 5 Jul 2025

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

Takehiro Tomiyasu, Arsenal
  • 4 Jul 2025

DONE DEALS: Every official completed transfer around Europe today

Viktor Gyokeres, Sporting CP, 2024/25
  • 4 Jul 2025

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

Nico Williams, Barcelona, 2024/25
  • 4 Jul 2025

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

Bryan Mbeumo, Man Utd
  • 4 Jul 2025

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

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea
  • 4 Jul 2025

OFFICIAL: Chelsea sign record-breaking forward

Fabrizio Romano, transfer news, Noni Madueke, Nico Williams
  • 4 Jul 2025

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: Madueke VERDICT, Man Utd CALLS, Nico Williams LATEST

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2024/25
  • 4 Jul 2025

New Arsenal arrival announced by David Ornstein: Arteta hints at radical change

Son Heung-Min, Tottenham
  • 3 Jul 2025

Son in line for ‘SENSATIONAL’ move to replace Premier League icon

Denzel Dumfries at the Club World Cup with Inter Milan
  • 3 Jul 2025

Barcelona target Denzel Dumfries as Inter ROCKED by star player rift rumours

Eberechi Eze, Arsenal
  • 3 Jul 2025

Eberechi Eze to Arsenal: Why Gunners could pay Crystal Palace MORE than winger’s release clause

Russell Martin, Rangers, 2025
  • 3 Jul 2025

Rangers’ next signing revealed: Glasgow giants target €12m star

Cristhian Mosquera, Arsenal
  • 3 Jul 2025

Mosquera delivers Arsenal transfer verdict with INSTANT decision

Victor Osimhen, Ruben Amorim, Man Utd
  • 3 Jul 2025

Victor Osimhen Transfer News Today: Man Utd’s MAGNETISM revealed as signing talks confirmed

Ines Aguiar, Viktor Gyokeres, Sporting CP
  • 3 Jul 2025

CONFIRMED: Gyokeres splits with girlfriend over Arsenal transfer

Pep Guardiola, Kevin De Bruyne, Man City, 2024/25
  • 3 Jul 2025

Pep DEMANDS Man City sign Barcelona star: Guardiola picks De Bruyne replacement