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

Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid, 2025/26

News
15 Nov 2025

Man City launch RECORD-BREAKING transfer bid for unhappy Real Madrid ace

Kobbie Mainoo, Man Utd, 2025/26

News
15 Nov 2025

Mainoo to replace Liverpool flop as shock January transfer heats up

Arsenal heeft Quinten Timber op het oog, melden Engelse media. De middenvelder beschikt bij Feyenoord over een aflopend contract en kan daardoor komende transferperiode voor een relatief laag bedrag worden opgepikt. Timber kan bij Arsenal worden h...

News
15 Nov 2025

Arsenal plot shock move to reunite Timber twins in January transfer raid

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal

News
15 Nov 2025

€50m star goes public on Arsenal transfer ‘DESIRE’ after Arteta U-turn

Fabrizio Romano, Tottenham

News
15 Nov 2025

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Chelsea signing CONFIRMED, Real Madrid WONDERKID latest, Yildiz UPDATE

Vinicius Junior, transfer rumours

News
14 Nov 2025

TRANSFER RUMOURS: Man Utd profit from ‘BUST UP’ as Vini Jr issues Real Madrid ultimatum

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea

News
14 Nov 2025

Chelsea in SHOCK €30m bid for outstanding Premier League star, ‘well-connected’ sources claim

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, 2025/26

News
14 Nov 2025

Liverpool told Mo Salah replacement ‘makes no sense’

Fabrizio Romano, Man City

News
14 Nov 2025

Fabrizio Romano reveals €75m star Guardiola has made Man City’s ‘main option’

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea, 2025/26

News
14 Nov 2025

Chelsea sent ‘come-and-get-me’ plea from wonderkid ahead of major transfer push

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo is sent off against Ireland in World Cup qualifying

News
14 Nov 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo faces extended World Cup ban: Portugal ace pays the penalty after Ireland red card

Todd Boehly, Chelsea

News
14 Nov 2025

Chelsea face potential Champions League BAN: It’s time for BlueCo to act

Casemiro, Man Utd, 2024/25

News
14 Nov 2025

Man Utd in new midfielder link – and he’s BETTER than Casemiro

Premier League, FFP Vote

Analysis
13 Nov 2025

Premier League clubs braced for ‘war’ over radical new financial rules

Martin O'Neill, Celtic

News
13 Nov 2025

Celtic get sensational January transfer update over €20m star

Arne Slot, Liverpool, Signal Iduna Park

News
13 Nov 2025

Liverpool get surprise transfer update on €40m attacker

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea

News
13 Nov 2025

Chelsea January priority revealed as insiders outline transfer plan

Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid

News
13 Nov 2025

Real Madrid ‘finalising’ first January transfer with ‘secret’ clause

Lamine Yamal, Spain

News
13 Nov 2025

Lamine Yamal: I’m afraid to play for Spain

Kobbie Mainoo, Man Utd, 2025/26

Analysis
13 Nov 2025

Man Utd make the RIGHT choice as Mainoo replacement found