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

Brendan Rodgers, Celtic, 2024/25

News
19 Jun 2025

CONFIRMED: Celtic complete first summer signing as thrilling attacker jets into Glasgow

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2024/25

News
19 Jun 2025

Man Utd get arrival date for Amorim’s forgotten first signing

Jamie Gittens, Mykhailo Mudryk, Chelsea

Analysis
19 Jun 2025

Chelsea’s Gittens stance shows Blues have gone from Mudryk mugs to market masters

Arne Slot, Liverpool, 2024/25

News
18 Jun 2025

Liverpool stunned as massive transfer collapses: Arne Slot delighted as plans change

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd

News
18 Jun 2025

Man Utd in SHOCK transfer as €120m bid not ruled out

Pep Guardiola, Man City, 2024/25

News
18 Jun 2025

Pep Guardiola makes Man City transfer official: Future of €100m star settled

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2023/24

News
18 Jun 2025

Arsenal and Arteta ROCKED as unexpected exit confirmed by Fabrizio Romano

Pep Guardiola, Man City, 2024/25

News
18 Jun 2025

Guardiola’s first captain reveals Man City transfer plan: I know what I’m going to do

Bukayo Saka, Rangers

News
16 Jun 2025

Rangers ‘CONFIDENT’ of signing winger compared to Bukayo Saka

Nico Williams, Arsenal

News
16 Jun 2025

Nico Williams: Arsenal break the bank with contract offer Barcelona cannot match

Ange Postecoglou, Celtic

News
16 Jun 2025

Celtic go down Postecoglou route with SHOCK transfer

Hansi Flick, Barcelona, 2024/25

News
16 Jun 2025

Barcelona's first summer signing CONFIRMED: Enormous pay rise for new signing

Rodrygo, Arsenal, Real Madrid

News
16 Jun 2025

Rodrygo bid made as Arsenal discuss stunning HALF-PRICE deal

Viktor Gyokeres

News
16 Jun 2025

Gyokeres ‘CONFIDENT’ of Premier League move as Arsenal make new striker decision

Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid, 2025/26

News
16 Jun 2025

Xabi Alonso’s warning message to Real Madrid stars: Not even Mbappe is safe

Arne Slot, Liverpool

News
16 Jun 2025

Liverpool deal in doubt as FFP alarm raised

Benjamin Sesko, Arsenal

Analysis
14 Jun 2025

Arsenal can complete DREAM double deal after Sesko breakthrough

Viktor Gyokeres, Man Utd, Arsenal

News
14 Jun 2025

Man Utd or Arsenal? Fabrizio Romano reveals latest on Viktor Gyokeres’ next club

Milos Kerkez, Bournemouth, 2024/25

News
14 Jun 2025

Milos Kerkez to Liverpool: Fabrizio Romano says Bournemouth star ‘isn’t listening’ anymore

Erling Haaland, Jack Grealish, Man City, 2024/25

News
14 Jun 2025

Man City take DRASTIC decision over one of the Premier League's most unsellable players