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

Timothy Weah, Juventus, 2024/25

News
31 Jul 2025

‘We can’t let it slide’ - Timothy Weah’s agent BLASTS Juventus

Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal, 2025/26

News
31 Jul 2025

Arsenal transfer drama: Viktor Gyokeres’ agent reveals what really happened in Lisbon

Alexander Isak, San Sebastian

News
31 Jul 2025

CONFIRMED: Alexander Isak jets to Spain in shock transfer twist

Joao Felix, Chelsea, 2024/25

News
31 Jul 2025

‘Didn’t want to be helped’ – Joao Felix slammed by former team-mate after Chelsea sale

Alejandro Garnacho, Chelsea

News
31 Jul 2025

Garnacho’s Chelsea stance revealed as new Man Utd humiliation confirmed

Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal, 2025/26

News
31 Jul 2025

Gyokeres makes SURPRISE shirt number confession after crashing Arsenal website

Vinícius Júnior, Real Madrid

Analysis
31 Jul 2025

Real Madrid’s latest Vini Jr message does not add up

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd

Analysis
31 Jul 2025

Man Utd are being SCAMMED: The transfer Amorim needs to walk away from

Jorrel Hato, Chelsea

News
30 Jul 2025

Chelsea's Jorrel Hato signing confirmed with €8m transfer loophole

Gianluigi Donnarumma, PSG

Analysis
30 Jul 2025

Why have PSG put Donnarumma up for sale?

Rodrygo Arsenal Premier League

News
30 Jul 2025

Arteta changes plan in Rodrygo bid as Plan B emerges

Arne Slot, Liverpool

Analysis
30 Jul 2025

How Liverpool will make a transfer PROFIT this summer - even if they sign Isak

Fabrizio Romano, Rangers

News
30 Jul 2025

Fabrizio Romano in Rangers transfer message: Green light soon for €24m-rated signing

Luis Diaz, Bayern Munich, 2025/26

DONE DEALS
30 Jul 2025

DONE DEALS: Every official completed transfer around Europe today as Luis Diaz makes €75m move

Alexander Isak, Liverpool, 2025/26

News
30 Jul 2025

CONFIRMED: Liverpool take huge step towards Isak deal

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd

News
30 Jul 2025

Man Utd ‘FAVOURITES’ to sign world-class star: Amorim changes plan to make incredible signing

Eberechi Eze, Arsenal

News
30 Jul 2025

Arsenal sign Eberechi Eze on one condition

Vinícius Júnior, Real Madrid

News
28 Jul 2025

Real Madrid put Vini Jr up for sale: World-record deal set up

Joao Felix, Chelsea, 2025/26

News
28 Jul 2025

Joao Felix's €236m of transfer history: How does Chelsea flop keep getting away with it?

Oliver Antman, Go Ahead Eagles, Rangers

News
28 Jul 2025

Rangers prepare record bid for ‘undeniable asset’ Antman