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

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

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Real Madrid, 2025/26
  • 12 Jun 2025

Real Madrid TROLL Barcelona as Trent ‘changes his name’ at unveiling

Hugo Ekitike, Chelsea, 2024/25
  • 12 Jun 2025

Chelsea are being MUGGED: Blues set to be ripped off for €100m striker

Kevin de Bruyne, Napoli
  • 12 Jun 2025

Kevin De Bruyne: Man City legend lands EIGHT-FIGURE bonus as Napoli contract details revealed

Arne Slot, Liverpool, 2024/25
  • 12 Jun 2025

Liverpool star admits he could leave after contract talks: I can’t look too far ahead

Leroy Sane, Bayern Munich, 2023/24
  • 12 Jun 2025

ONE MILLION Galatasaray fans in wild pursuit of Leroy Sane as winger jets in for €45m deal

Jhon Duran, Aston Villa
  • 12 Jun 2025

Duran set for Al-Nassr exit as truth behind Emery negotiations revealed

Nico Williams, Athletic Club, Arsenal, 2024/25
  • 12 Jun 2025

Arsenal’s top priority revealed by David Ornstein in major Nico Williams update

Todd Boehly, Chelsea, 2024/25
  • 12 Jun 2025

BlueCo FUMES as England star backs out of pre-contract agreement to sign for rivals

Arne Slot, Florian Wirtz, Liverpool
  • 12 Jun 2025

Liverpool in new MEGA MOVE after Wirtz made official: Reds’ spending smashes €360m

Mandinha Martinez, Emi Martinez's wife
  • 12 Jun 2025

Man Utd target’s wife drops major transfer hint