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

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Real Madrid, 2025/26

News
12 Jun 2025

Real Madrid TROLL Barcelona as Trent ‘changes his name’ at unveiling

Hugo Ekitike, Chelsea, 2024/25

Analysis
12 Jun 2025

Chelsea are being MUGGED: Blues set to be ripped off for €100m striker

Kevin de Bruyne, Napoli

News
12 Jun 2025

Kevin De Bruyne: Man City legend lands EIGHT-FIGURE bonus as Napoli contract details revealed

Arne Slot, Liverpool, 2024/25

News
12 Jun 2025

Liverpool star admits he could leave after contract talks: I can’t look too far ahead

Leroy Sane, Bayern Munich, 2023/24

News
12 Jun 2025

ONE MILLION Galatasaray fans in wild pursuit of Leroy Sane as winger jets in for €45m deal

Jhon Duran, Aston Villa

News
12 Jun 2025

Duran set for Al-Nassr exit as truth behind Emery negotiations revealed

Nico Williams, Athletic Club, Arsenal, 2024/25

News
12 Jun 2025

Arsenal’s top priority revealed by David Ornstein in major Nico Williams update

Todd Boehly, Chelsea, 2024/25

News
12 Jun 2025

BlueCo FUMES as England star backs out of pre-contract agreement to sign for rivals

Arne Slot, Florian Wirtz, Liverpool

News
12 Jun 2025

Liverpool in new MEGA MOVE after Wirtz made official: Reds’ spending smashes €360m

Mandinha Martinez, Emi Martinez's wife

News
12 Jun 2025

Man Utd target’s wife drops major transfer hint

Nico Williams, Spain, Nations League, 2025

News
11 Jun 2025

Nico Williams Transfer News Today: ‘IMPOSSIBLE deal on’ as Arsenal and Chelsea circle

Viktor Gyokeres

News
11 Jun 2025

Viktor Gyokeres: STUNNING transfer statement released

Club World Cup signings

DONE DEALS
11 Jun 2025

FIFA Club World Cup: All 60 new signings

Leroy Sane, Victor Osimhen

News
11 Jun 2025

Galatasaray sell training ground to beat Arsenal to Sane and fund Osimhen deal

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea

News
11 Jun 2025

Two more Chelsea transfers CONFIRMED: Maresca makes big Club World Cup squad decisions

Rayan Ait-Nouri, Wolves, 2024/25

News
9 Jun 2025

DONE DEALS: Every official transfer around Europe today

Alejandro Garnacho holidays in Rome

News
9 Jun 2025

Alejandro Garnacho: London clubs’ interest confirmed as Man Utd star spotted in Italy

Fabrizio Romano, Man City

News
9 Jun 2025

Fabrizio Romano CONFIRMS Man City’s first summer signing

Vinícius Júnior, Real Madrid

News
9 Jun 2025

Vinicius Junior AGREES €100m deal as transfer U-turn confirmed

Russell Martin, Rangers, 2025

News
9 Jun 2025

Russell Martin appointment ‘changed everything’ as Rangers target makes transfer U-turn