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

Ederson, Atalanta, Man Utd, 2024/25
  • 5 May 2025

Ederson deal ‘moves closer’ as agent admits Man Utd transfer ‘fantasy’

Enzo Maresca, Mikel Arteta, Jamie Gittens
  • 5 May 2025

€100m Chelsea target has already announced transfer as Arsenal plot hijack

Marcus Rashford
  • 5 May 2025

Rashford transfer ADVANCES: Super agent steps up to get DREAM deal done

Fabrizio Romano, transfer news
  • 5 May 2025

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: Saliba LATEST, Huijsen SCRAMBLE, Chelsea star LEAVING

Jhon Duran, Aston Villa
  • 3 May 2025

Aston Villa have Darwin Nunez-style problem in search for Jhon Duran’s long-term replacement

Antony, Man Utd, Real Betis
  • 3 May 2025

Arsenal launch Antony bid after claims agreement is ‘very close’

Pep Guardiola, Man City, 2024/25
  • 3 May 2025

Man City close in on De Bruyne replacement as major update drops on €250m mega deal

Victor Osimhen, Liverpool, 2024/25
  • 3 May 2025

Liverpool planning for Osimhen signing as ‘DREAM’ transfer nears

Frenkie de Jong, FC Barcelona
  • 3 May 2025

€40m De Jong bid lands as Premier League giants eye Barcelona star

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, PSG
  • 3 May 2025

Real Madrid superstar to leave as PSG plot Mbappe revenge

Jamie Gittens, Chelsea
  • 3 May 2025

Jamie Gittens to Chelsea: Truth revealed amid swap deal rumours

Lamine Yamal, Man Utd, 2024/25
  • 3 May 2025

Man Utd star compared to Lamine Yamal wants to sign a contract for life

Pep Guardiola, Man City, 2024/25
  • 3 May 2025

Real Madrid’s next manager announced as Pep Guardiola makes shock Man City exit decision

Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal
  • 3 May 2025

Arsenal 'PUSHING' for Gyokeres as Man Utd make U-turn on Sporting hitman

Victor Osimhen, Chelsea
  • 1 May 2025

Chelsea Transfer News Today: Osimhen discount as Blues finally land major deal

Viktor Gyokeres, Man Utd, 2024/25
  • 1 May 2025

Man Utd Transfer News Today: Gyokeres bomb as striker jets in for medical

Todd Boehly, Chelsea, 2024/25
  • 1 May 2025

Chelsea’s DNA is GONE: Todd Boehly and BlueCo face criticism from Blues legend

Raphinha, Barcelona, 2024/25
  • 1 May 2025

The INSANE Raphinha transfer that Rio Ferdinand doesn't know about

Unai Emery, Aston Villa, 2024/25
  • 1 May 2025

Aston Villa DOUBLE DEAL: Saudi Pro League aims for Duran repeat

Vinícius Júnior, Money
  • 1 May 2025

Saudi plot new €800m Vini Junior raid: Secret weapon revealed