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

Marc Guehi, Liverpool, Arne Slot, Richard Hughes
  • 4 Jun 2025

Liverpool ‘SURGE’ to sign Chelsea and Newcastle target as summer spending tops €250m

Fabrizio Romano, transfer news
  • 4 Jun 2025

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: Secrets revealed at Man Utd, Chelsea and Barcelona

Arne Slot, Richard Hughes, Liverpool
  • 4 Jun 2025

Liverpool deal sealed as €220m plan comes together: Final steps taken to secure second signing

Gavi, FC Barcelona
  • 4 Jun 2025

Gavi confirms PSG interest and says Luis Enrique is ‘BEST in the world’

Enzo Maresca, Todd Boehly, Chelsea
  • 4 Jun 2025

Chelsea boost in €100m transfer battle: BlueCo can unleash SECRET WEAPON

Desire Doue celebrates winning the Champions League with PSG
  • 2 Jun 2025

Desire Doue to Arsenal? PSG Champions League hero drops Premier League transfer hint

Fabrizio Romano, Here We Go, Man City
  • 2 Jun 2025

Man City signing CONFIRMED by Fabrizio Romano: Here we go!

Lamine Yamal, Lionel Messi, Pep Guardiola, Barcelona
  • 2 Jun 2025

Is Lamine Yamal the next Lionel Messi? Pep Guardiola drops HOT TAKE

Florian Wirtz, Liam Delap, Bruno Fernandes
  • 2 Jun 2025

Delap, Wirtz and Bruno Fernandes: Six transfers that could be completed this week

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al Nassr
  • 2 Jun 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo transfer PLAN revealed by Fabrizio Romano

Bruno Fernandes reacts after Man Utd lose the 2024/25 Europa League final to Tottenham
  • 2 Jun 2025

Bruno Fernandes: Al-Hilal CHANGE stance in worrying development for Man Utd

Pep Guardiola, Kevin De Bruyne, Man City, 2024/25
  • 2 Jun 2025

Guardiola picks De Bruyne replacement: €40m Man City deal signed this week

Liam Delap, Chelsea
  • 2 Jun 2025

CONFIRMED: Chelsea agree six-year deal with Liam Delap

Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea
  • 31 May 2025

Fabrizio Romano confirms Chelsea working on a deal for €115m man

Thomas Partey, Arsenal, 2024/25
  • 31 May 2025

Arsenal’s perfect Partey replacement? Unsung Premier League star could be an Arteta masterstroke

Fabrizio Romano, Cunha, Ronaldo
  • 31 May 2025

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: Cunha HOLD UP, Luis Diaz KEY for Ronaldo, Pep ADDS Liverpool hero

Nico Williams, Barcelona, 2024/25
  • 31 May 2025

Barcelona ROCK Premier League with ‘ADVANCED negotiations’ as Nico Williams U-turn confirmed

Bruno Fernandes, Man Utd, Saudi Arabia
  • 31 May 2025

Bruno Fernandes’ Man Utd future REVEALED by transfer expert: I think it’s clear…

Vaclav Cerny
  • 30 May 2025

Rangers takeover: 49ers Enterprises promises biggest transfer spend in 25 years as Cerny makes call

Bruno Fernandes, Man Utd, Saudi Arabia
  • 30 May 2025

Bruno Fernandes: Why are Man Utd selling their captain to Al-Hilal?