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

Lionel Messi, Barcelona, Inter Miami

News
28 Jun 2025

CONFIRMED: Barcelona complete €47.5m Lionel Messi deal in big win for Laporta

Hamza Igamane, Rangers, 2024/25

News
28 Jun 2025

Rangers agree ‘major transfer coup’ as Igamane deal develops

Gabriel, Mikel Arteta, William Saliba, Arsenal, 2024/25

News
28 Jun 2025

Arsenal launch NEW transfer bid: Arteta wants starlet who’s a mix of William Saliba and Gabriel

Bryan Mbeumo, Brentford, Transfers Podcast

Exclusive
28 Jun 2025

EXCLUSIVE: Man Utd face HUGE transfer test as Brentford make enormous Mbeumo demand

Darwin Nunez, Liverpool

Analysis
27 Jun 2025

Darwin Nunez’s Liverpool exit and the transfer paradox: When is a profit not a profit?

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd

News
27 Jun 2025

OFFICIAL: Man Utd confirm ‘IMPORTANT’ player has signed for next season as Jason Wilcox hails deal

Fabrizio Romano, Celtic FC, transfer news

News
27 Jun 2025

Celtic transfer news today: Romano reveals €2m TALKS, Palestine striker TRUTH, Kuhn LATEST

Benjamin Sesko, Timo Werner, Arsenal

Opinion
27 Jun 2025

Benjamin Sesko to Arsenal expert verdict: Is Arteta signing the new Ibrahimovic or Temu Werner?

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea, Arne Slot, Liverpool

News
27 Jun 2025

Chelsea told to pay €60m for Liverpool star: Enzo Maresca targets SHOCK transfer

Fabrizio Romano, transfer news, Rodrygo, Darwin Nunez

News
27 Jun 2025

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: FUTURE Chelsea star, Rodrygo to Arsenal UPDATE, €70m Liverpool DEAL

Olivier Giroud, LAFC, 2025

News
26 Jun 2025

Giroud ready to leave LAFC and secure a SHOCK return: World-class star set for MLS exit

Luuk de Jong, Rangers

Analysis
26 Jun 2025

Rangers’ FREE striker solution as Glasgow giants prepare for Dessers and Igamane sales

Fabrizio Romano, Bryan Mbeumo, Man Utd, 2024/25

News
26 Jun 2025

Bryan Mbeumo to Man Utd: Fabrizio Romano gives exciting transfer verdict

Nick Woltemade, Lionel Messi

News
26 Jun 2025

Real Madrid target ‘two-metre Messi’ as Xabi Alonso moves for 'unstoppable' striker

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd

News
26 Jun 2025

Man Utd ‘very close’ to long-awaited transfer that will DELIGHT Ruben Amorim

Viktor Gyokeres, Liverpool

News
26 Jun 2025

Liverpool move for Gyokeres as Luis Suarez follows Darwin Nunez

Christian Norgaard, Bryan Mbeumo, Fabrizio Romano

News
26 Jun 2025

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: DREAM Man Utd move close, Norgaard to Arsenal LATEST, Chelsea TRUTH

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea

News
26 Jun 2025

Chelsea target FREE world-class option for problem position

Russell Martin, Rangers, 2025/26

News
26 Jun 2025

Rangers in ‘DECISIVE’ striker meeting as personal terms agreed in club-record deal

Viktor Gyokeres, Benjamin Sesko, Arsenal

News
25 Jun 2025

Arsenal striker SURPRISE as FIVE signings targeted: Mikel Arteta’s priority revealed