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, Liverpool, Real Madrid, 2024/25

News
3 Nov 2025

Trent Alexander-Arnold breaks silence on Liverpool return

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

News
2 Nov 2025

Chelsea face Messi transfer headache as star ‘crazy’ about move – FootballTransfers Recap

Chelsea's Moises Caicedo in action against Tottenham, 2025/26

News
1 Nov 2025

Moises Caicedo: Pundit lists SEVEN reasons why Chelsea star is ‘best in world’

Joao Pedro, Chelsea, 2025/26

News
1 Nov 2025

Not a Haaland? Joao Pedro responds in the best way possible in Chelsea win

Joaquin Panichelli, Chelsea, Strasbourg, 2025/26

News
1 Nov 2025

Barcelona target BlueCo star after Chelsea transfer plan confirmed

Harvey Elliott, Aston Villa, 2025/26

News
1 Nov 2025

Liverpool in surprise recall rumours as Harvey Elliott’s Villa move goes wrong

Fabrizio Romano, Tottenham

News
1 Nov 2025

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Man Utd’s Paqueta REALITY, Slot SACK latest, TWO Real Madrid deals

Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid, 2025/26

News
31 Oct 2025

Xabi Alonso confirms Vini Jr punishment decision after Real Madrid chaos

Martin Zubimendi, Arsenal

News
31 Oct 2025

Zubimendi transfer row erupts over ‘missed payment’

Karl Etta Eyong, transfer, 2025/26

Analysis
31 Oct 2025

How a €3m bargain became Europe’s most wanted striker

Marc Guehi, Crystal Palace, Liverpool, 2025/26

News
31 Oct 2025

Marc Guehi: ‘Significant risk’ over Liverpool transfer decision

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd

News
30 Oct 2025

TRANSFER RUMOURS: Man Utd deal made as world-record price tag set

Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool

News
30 Oct 2025

Van Dijk proves Rooney wrong with classy gesture in Liverpool defeat

Micky van de Ven

News
30 Oct 2025

Liverpool and Real Madrid in race after Tottenham set world-record €100m price for Micky van de Ven

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea

News
30 Oct 2025

Chelsea in signing talks with €32m star as Blues hope for Palmer repeat

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd

News
30 Oct 2025

Man Utd to complete €44m transfer ‘imminently’

Arne Slot, Richard Hughes, Liverpool, 2025/26

News
30 Oct 2025

‘Deal is ready’ – Liverpool get major update on €170m ‘MOST DESIRED’ transfer

Liam Delap, Chelsea

News
30 Oct 2025

Enzo Maresca calls out ‘EMBARRASSING’ Liam Delap in furious rant

Fabrizio Romano, Victor Osimhen, Kobbie Mainoo, Endrick

News
30 Oct 2025

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Mainoo LATEST, Endrick SURPRISE, Osimhen RUMOURS

Lamine Yamal of Barcelona reacts after El Clasico

News
29 Oct 2025

Lamine Yamal: Barcelona star faces locker room revolt