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

Hugo Ekitike celebrates Liverpool's Premier League win over Everton, 20 September 2025

COMMENT
20 Sept 2025

Hugo Ekitike is starting to be a €145m PROBLEM for Liverpool and Arne Slot

Lionel Messi celebrates scoring for Argentina against Venezuela, 2026 World Cup qualifying

News
20 Sept 2025

Fabrizio Romano confirms MAJOR Messi update after Barcelona talks

Vinicius Jr, Real Madrid

News
20 Sept 2025

Vini Jr contract talks ‘FALL APART’ as Newcastle target sensational Real Madrid move

Alejandro Garnacho, Chelsea, 2025/26

News
20 Sept 2025

REVEALED: Garnacho's relationship with influencer helped end Man Utd career

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, Pope Francis

Analysis
20 Sept 2025

Amorim confirms Man Utd sacking with Pope comment

Mykhailo Mudryk, Chelsea, 2025/26

News
20 Sept 2025

Mykhailo Mudryk: Chelsea star preparing for career change amid doping ban

Erling Haaland, Casemiro, Lionel Messi

News
19 Sept 2025

TRANSFER RUMOURS: Man Utd’s €100m Casemiro REPLACEMENT, Haaland going CHEAP, Messi DEAL

Xabi Alonso, Ibrahima Konate, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Real Madrid

News
19 Sept 2025

Xabi Alonso targets Liverpool AGAIN: Inside sources reveal third deal after Trent and Konate

Fabrizio Romano, Man Utd

News
19 Sept 2025

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Man Utd EMERGENCY, transfer GUARANTEED as Rashford STARS

Barcelona's Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring against Newcastle in the Champions League, 2025/26

News
19 Sept 2025

‘Killer’ Rashford makes Barcelona claim after destroying Newcastle

Erling Haaland, Man City, 2025/26

News
18 Sept 2025

‘DISGRUNTLED’ Erling Haaland up for sale at ‘SPECIAL’ price

Jose Mourinho, Benfica

News
18 Sept 2025

Benfica make OFFICIAL Mourinho announcement after Fenerbahce chaos

Emanuel Emegha, Chelsea

News
18 Sept 2025

Chelsea’s newest signing defended in EMERGENCY press conference

Liverpool summer signings 2025

Analysis
18 Sept 2025

The Liverpool effect: Summer signings ALREADY worth €100m more

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami

News
18 Sept 2025

CONFIRMED: Lionel Messi agrees new MULTI-YEAR contract

Bruno Fernandes

News
18 Sept 2025

Man Utd owners Ineos ‘FURIOUS’ as Bruno Fernandes stance made public

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2025/26

News
18 Sept 2025

Arteta targets €80m ace as Merino replacement after dazzling Champions League display

Jose Mourinho has been sacked by Fenerbahce

News
18 Sept 2025

Mourinho BLOCKS Chelsea: New Benfica boss takes first decision

Ademola Lookman, Atalanta, 2024/25

News
18 Sept 2025

Lookman told by Atalanta: There’s no going back

Elliot Anderson, Man Utd, 2025/26

News
18 Sept 2025

Man Utd get 'clear run' at Elliot Anderson as €20m deal 'gains momentum'