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

Premier League Done Deals
  • 3 Sept 2025

Which teams has the biggest net spend on transfers this summer?

Brendan Rodgers, Celtic
  • 3 Sept 2025

OFFICIAL: Celtic announce final signing of the transfer window

Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Arne Slot
  • 1 Sept 2025

Liverpool sign Isak: Have we just witnessed the biggest transfer window ever?

Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea
  • 1 Sept 2025

Fabrizio Romano announces Chelsea’s LAST transfer of the summer

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea
  • 1 Sept 2025

Chelsea left with €36m problem as transfer window slams shut

Arne Slot, Liverpool, 2024/25
  • 1 Sept 2025

‘DONE DEAL’ – Liverpool complete blockbuster Deadline Day transfer

Kobbie Mainoo, Man Utd
  • 1 Sept 2025

Man Utd tell Kobbie Mainoo what they expect of him in Deadline Day revelation

Sam Lammens, Andre Onana, Man Utd
  • 1 Sept 2025

Why Senne Lammens can succeed where Andre Onana failed

Marc Guehi, Liverpool, Arne Slot, Richard Hughes
  • 1 Sept 2025

Marc Guehi heading to Liverpool as Crystal Palace strike centre-back deal

Fabrizio Romano, Tottenham Hotspur, 2025/26
  • 1 Sept 2025

Fabrizio Romano CONFIRMS €95m star to sign for Spurs

Jadon Sancho, Aston Villa
  • 1 Sept 2025

CONFIRMED: Aston Villa to sign Jadon Sancho in SHOCK Deadline Day swoop

Russell Martin reacts to Rangers' Champions League loss to Club Brugge
  • 1 Sept 2025

Rangers seal Deadline Day transfer as West Ham accept €23m offer

Nicolas Jackson, Chelsea, 2025/26
  • 1 Sept 2025

Newcastle pick Jackson as SURPRISE Isak replacement

Arne Slot, Liverpool
  • 1 Sept 2025

Liverpool reach SECOND Deadline Day deal: Centre-back move AGREED after Isak bomb

Alexander Isak, Liverpool
  • 1 Sept 2025

Liverpool sign Isak for record fee: Reds’ spending could top €500m as Deadline Day deal agreed

Nicolas Jackson, Chelsea, 2025/26
  • 31 Aug 2025

Nicolas Jackson REFUSES Chelsea demand: Striker stuns the Blues

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea, 2025/26
  • 30 Aug 2025

Chelsea transfer drama as €90m signing sealed – FootballTransfers recap

Marco Asensio, Transfers Podcast
  • 30 Aug 2025

EXCLUSIVE: Aston Villa fighting to secure Asensio return

Fermin Lopez, Chelsea
  • 30 Aug 2025

Chelsea given strong response as €50m transfer decision looms

Fabrizio Romano, Kobbie Mainoo, Piero Hincapie
  • 30 Aug 2025

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Arsenal and Chelsea deals DONE, Mainoo INSISTS