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

Fabrizio Romano, Lionel Messi, Trent Alexander-Arnold
  • 22 Sept 2025

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Messi latest, Baleba update, Trent worries

Mikel Arteta Arsenal squad
  • 22 Sept 2025

TRANSFER RUMOURS: Arsenal line up ‘biggest deal ever’ as Vini Jr bomb drops

Erling Haaland, Man City, 2025/26
  • 22 Sept 2025

REVEALED: Haaland’s ‘dream’ transfer destination that could rock Man City

Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid, 2025/26
  • 22 Sept 2025

Vini Jr tipped for IMMEDIATE Real Madrid exit: He’s angry with Xabi Alonso

Mohamed Salah, Arsenal
  • 22 Sept 2025

Arsenal send MILLIONS to Real Madrid to hijack Liverpool’s Salah successor

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca gestures during a 2-1 loss to Manchester United in the Premier League
  • 22 Sept 2025

Chelsea ‘won’t win Premier League in 100 years’ with these three players

Man Utd summer signings, Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Sesko, Senne Lammens, Matheus Cunha
  • 21 Sept 2025

Man Utd got DISCOUNT on summer signing, sporting director confirms

Gabriel Jesus, Arsenal, 2024/25
  • 20 Sept 2025

Gabriel Jesus eyes Arsenal exit as Man Utd line up SHOCK swap deal - FootballTransfers recap

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al Nassr
  • 20 Sept 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo hits out at ‘IDIOTS’ over controversial transfer claim

Hugo Ekitike celebrates Liverpool's Premier League win over Everton, 20 September 2025
  • 20 Sept 2025

Hugo Ekitike is starting to be a €145m PROBLEM for Liverpool and Arne Slot

Lionel Messi celebrates scoring for Argentina against Venezuela, 2026 World Cup qualifying
  • 20 Sept 2025

Fabrizio Romano confirms MAJOR Messi update after Barcelona talks

Vinicius Jr, Real Madrid
  • 20 Sept 2025

Vini Jr contract talks ‘FALL APART’ as Newcastle target sensational Real Madrid move

Alejandro Garnacho, Chelsea, 2025/26
  • 20 Sept 2025

REVEALED: Garnacho's relationship with influencer helped end Man Utd career

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, Pope Francis
  • 20 Sept 2025

Amorim confirms Man Utd sacking with Pope comment

Mykhailo Mudryk, Chelsea, 2025/26
  • 20 Sept 2025

Mykhailo Mudryk: Chelsea star preparing for career change amid doping ban

Erling Haaland, Casemiro, Lionel Messi
  • 19 Sept 2025

TRANSFER RUMOURS: Man Utd’s €100m Casemiro REPLACEMENT, Haaland going CHEAP, Messi DEAL

Xabi Alonso, Ibrahima Konate, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Real Madrid
  • 19 Sept 2025

Xabi Alonso targets Liverpool AGAIN: Inside sources reveal third deal after Trent and Konate

Fabrizio Romano, Man Utd
  • 19 Sept 2025

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Man Utd EMERGENCY, transfer GUARANTEED as Rashford STARS

Barcelona's Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring against Newcastle in the Champions League, 2025/26
  • 19 Sept 2025

‘Killer’ Rashford makes Barcelona claim after destroying Newcastle

Erling Haaland, Man City, 2025/26
  • 18 Sept 2025

‘DISGRUNTLED’ Erling Haaland up for sale at ‘SPECIAL’ price