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

Bruno Fernandes reacts after Man Utd lose the 2024/25 Europa League final to Tottenham

News
2 Jun 2025

Bruno Fernandes: Al-Hilal CHANGE stance in worrying development for Man Utd

Pep Guardiola, Kevin De Bruyne, Man City, 2024/25

News
2 Jun 2025

Guardiola picks De Bruyne replacement: €40m Man City deal signed this week

Liam Delap, Chelsea

News
2 Jun 2025

CONFIRMED: Chelsea agree six-year deal with Liam Delap

Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea

News
31 May 2025

Fabrizio Romano confirms Chelsea working on a deal for €115m man

Thomas Partey, Arsenal, 2024/25

Analysis
31 May 2025

Arsenal’s perfect Partey replacement? Unsung Premier League star could be an Arteta masterstroke

Fabrizio Romano, Cunha, Ronaldo

News
31 May 2025

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: Cunha HOLD UP, Luis Diaz KEY for Ronaldo, Pep ADDS Liverpool hero

Nico Williams, Barcelona, 2024/25

News
31 May 2025

Barcelona ROCK Premier League with ‘ADVANCED negotiations’ as Nico Williams U-turn confirmed

Bruno Fernandes, Man Utd, Saudi Arabia

News
31 May 2025

Bruno Fernandes’ Man Utd future REVEALED by transfer expert: I think it’s clear…

Vaclav Cerny

News
30 May 2025

Rangers takeover: 49ers Enterprises promises biggest transfer spend in 25 years as Cerny makes call

Bruno Fernandes, Man Utd, Saudi Arabia

Analysis
30 May 2025

Bruno Fernandes: Why are Man Utd selling their captain to Al-Hilal?

Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal

News
30 May 2025

Fabrizio Romano drops Gabriel Magalhaes bomb and announces 'it’s OVER' for Brazilian Arsenal star

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Real Madrid, 2024/25

Analysis
30 May 2025

Trent Alexander-Arnold: Why are Real Madrid paying €10m for a free agent?

Graham Potter, West Ham, 2024/25

News
30 May 2025

CONFIRMED: West Ham snap up prolific Celtic starlet

Tijjani Reijnders, AC Milan, Man City

Exclusive
30 May 2025

EXCLUSIVE: Man City need ‘very crazy’ bid to sign Reijnders

Liam Delap, Fabrizio Romano, Benjamin Sesko, 2024/25

News
30 May 2025

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: Delap DONE, Chelsea BOMB, Sesko LATEST

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, 2024/25

News
30 May 2025

Real Madrid fans call for Cristiano Ronaldo return with Club World Cup deal lined up

Bruno Fernandes, Cristiano Ronaldo, Saudi Pro League, 2024/25

News
30 May 2025

Bruno Fernandes in ‘PRODUCTIVE’ contract talks

Kevin De Bruyne, Napoli, 2024/25

News
29 May 2025

Napoli begin Osimhen spending spree: Conte beats Mourinho to De Bruyne as David moves to Serie A

Fabrizio Romano, transfer news

News
29 May 2025

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: Rashford LATEST, Delap MEETING, Real Madrid TALKS

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, 2024/25

News
29 May 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo: €400m contract REJECTED as offers pour in for legendary star