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

Marcus Rashford, Barcelona, 2025/26
  • 8 Aug 2025

Marcus Rashford’s ‘UNEXPECTED GIFT’ to Barcelona

Heung-min Son, Thomas Muller, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
  • 8 Aug 2025

DONE DEALS: Every official completed transfer around Europe today

Frenkie de Jong, FC Barcelona
  • 7 Aug 2025

Frenkie de Jong’s Barcelona status changes completely as Camp Nou war erupts

Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid, 2025/26
  • 7 Aug 2025

Real Madrid BOMB as new No.9 revealed by Fabrizio Romano

Arne Slot, Liverpool, 2024/25
  • 7 Aug 2025

CONFIRMED: Liverpool seal striker transfer as GAME-CHANGING move reaches medical stage

Benjamin Sesko, Man Utd
  • 7 Aug 2025

Man Utd in Sesko SHOWDOWN: Deal done in hours as RB Leipzig make final demand

Fabrizio Romano, Carlos Baleba, Bradley Barcola, transfer news
  • 7 Aug 2025

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Baleba ‘100% CONFIRMED’, Barcola NEXT at Liverpool, Rodrygo INTEREST

Jack Grealish, Man City
  • 7 Aug 2025

Man City make €15m Grealish demand: Everton learn only way deal will be sanctioned

Carlos Baleba, Brighton, 2024/25
  • 7 Aug 2025

Carlos Baleba’s price revealed as Man Utd tax strikes again

Neal Maupay, Marseille, 2024/25
  • 6 Aug 2025

Premier League’s ‘most disliked player’ faces humiliation that will delight Everton fans

Darwin Nunez, Mo Salah, Al-Hilal, Liverpool
  • 6 Aug 2025

€9m MORE than Salah – The staggering numbers behind Darwin Nunez’s Saudi contract

Fabrizio Romano, transfer news, Xavi Simons, Benjamin Sesko, RB Leipzig
  • 6 Aug 2025

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: CRUCIAL day for Sesko, Xavi Simons LATEST, NEW Real Madrid contract

Mason Greenwood, Marseille, Man Utd, 2024/25
  • 6 Aug 2025

Mason Greenwood in Man Utd reunion as Cristiano Ronaldo decision made

Xavi Simons, RB Leipzig, Chelsea
  • 6 Aug 2025

Fabrizio Romano reveals reasons for Xavi Simons to Chelsea delay as ‘advanced talks’ continue

Marcus Rashford, Barcelona, 2025/26
  • 6 Aug 2025

Barcelona find legal loophole that could change everything for Rashford

Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool, 2025/26
  • 6 Aug 2025

‘Agreement done’ – Fabrizio Romano announces Liverpool’s next transfer

Benjamin Sesko, Man Utd, Newcastle
  • 6 Aug 2025

Sesko breakthrough! Man Utd have 'growing belief' as official offer lands

Ruben Amorim, Benjamin Sesko, Man Utd, 2025/26
  • 4 Aug 2025

Man Utd in line for HUGE transfer bonus: €80m deal edges Sesko closer

Pep Guardiola, Man City, 2024/25
  • 4 Aug 2025

Pep Guardiola demands €100m signing: Man City boss wants star who DESTROYED Liverpool

Jorrel Hato, Chelsea, salaris
  • 4 Aug 2025

'Biggest defensive talent' - Expert gives Jorrel Hato to Chelsea transfer verdict