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

Pep Guardiola, Kevin De Bruyne, Man City, 2024/25

News
3 Jul 2025

Pep DEMANDS Man City sign Barcelona star: Guardiola picks De Bruyne replacement

Joao Pedro, Jarell Quansah

DONE DEALS
2 Jul 2025

DONE DEALS: Every official completed transfer around Europe today as Liverpool deal done

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea

News
2 Jul 2025

REVEALED: Chelsea's 49-man squad - but Enzo Maresca still wants MORE players

Luis Suarez, Inter Miami, Club World Cup 2025

News
2 Jul 2025

Luis Suarez’s Inter Miami future has been revealed

Fabrizio Romano, Celtic FC, transfer news

News
2 Jul 2025

Fabrizio Romano makes Celtic transfer announcement as Rodgers promises more signings

Arne Slot, Liverpool

News
2 Jul 2025

Arne Slot tells first-team star to find new club as Liverpool make OFFICIAL announcement

Nico Williams, Athletic Club, 2024/25

News
2 Jul 2025

Nico Williams faces transfer clause controversy after Barcelona ‘SURPRISE’

Brendan Rodgers, Celtic, 2024/25

News
2 Jul 2025

Celtic get ULTIMATUM over spectacular €20m transfer

Jadon Sancho, Man Utd

Analysis
2 Jul 2025

Man Utd offered three Juventus stars in Sancho swap deal: Serie A expert gives his verdict

Fabrizio Romano, transfer news, Noni Madueke, Viktor Gyokeres

News
2 Jul 2025

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: Chelsea’s NEXT target, Madueke to Arsenal LATEST, Gyokeres UPDATE

Marc Guehi, Liverpool, Arne Slot, Richard Hughes

News
2 Jul 2025

Marc Guehi heads to Liverpool as €55m Crystal Palace deal confirmed

Jonathan David, Canada, Lille, 2024/25

News
2 Jul 2025

Jonathan David picks his next club: Canada star signs long-term deal with Champions League giants

Andre Onana, Man Utd, 2024/25

News
2 Jul 2025

Ineos hands Europe’s BEST keeper extended Man Utd trial: Onana under new pressure

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, 2024/25

News
2 Jul 2025

Mbappe under threat? 'Next Erling Haaland' can dominate at Real Madrid for next 10 years

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Ruben Amorim, Man Utd

News
30 Jun 2025

New Man Utd manager announced: Old Trafford legend returns for U18 role

Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal

News
30 Jun 2025

Fabrizio Romano makes major Arsenal transfer announcement

Lionel Messi

News
30 Jun 2025

Lionel Messi: Inter Miami star’s future revealed in OFFICIAL MLS statement

Nico Williams, Barcelona, 2024/25

News
30 Jun 2025

Nico Williams transfer drama: All change after ‘COMPLETE SURPRISE’ at Barcelona

Marc Guehi, Liverpool, 2024

News
30 Jun 2025

Marc Guehi to Liverpool: €29m transfer TWIST as medical confirmed

Marc Guehi, Bryan Mbeumo, transfers

Feature
30 Jun 2025

Mbeumo signs for Man Utd and five transfers that could be completed this week