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

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, Chelsea, 2024/25

News
27 Jul 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo signs €100m star from Chelsea – Fabrizio Romano

Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea

News
26 Jul 2025

Fabrizio Romano gives GREEN LIGHT verdict on €100m Chelsea double deal

Hamza Igamane, Rangers, 2024/25

News
26 Jul 2025

Rangers get major Hamza Igamane update as €30m transfer talks revealed

Lionel Messi has been handed a one-game ban by MLS after missing the All-Star game

News
26 Jul 2025

‘Makes no sense!’ - Fabrizio Romano RIPS MLS over Lionel Messi suspension

Kylian Mbappe, Vini Jr, Real Madrid, 2024/25

News
26 Jul 2025

Real Madrid TENSION grows: Vinicius Junior makes Mbappe demand

Fabrizio Romano, transfer news, Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyokeres

News
26 Jul 2025

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Isak LATEST, Chelsea VERDICT, ‘SPECIAL’ Gyokeres

Alexander Isak, Newcastle United, 2025

Analysis
26 Jul 2025

The Alexander Isak enigma: Newcastle striker’s transfer request is not all it seems

Viktor Gyokeres, Ines Aguiar, Arsenal

News
26 Jul 2025

'DOOMED!' - Gyokeres splits with girlfriend to complete Arsenal move

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami, 2025

News
26 Jul 2025

Lionel Messi could QUIT Inter Miami after bizarre MLS suspension

Lamine Yamal, Marcus Rashford, Barcelona, 2025/26

News
26 Jul 2025

Marcus Rashford signing ANGERS Lamine Yamal

Russell Martin, Rangers, 2025/26

News
25 Jul 2025

Rangers launch bid for £10m-rated Premier League star: Ibrox giants target EIGHTH signing

Viktor Gyokeres, Sporting CP, Arsenal, 2024/25

News
25 Jul 2025

REVEALED: Arsenal’s Viktor Gyokeres bonus payments as Sporting striker jets into London

Endrick, Real Madrid, 2024/25

News
25 Jul 2025

Real Madrid Endrick U-turn confirmed as €3m transfer agreed

Jorrel Hato, Chelsea

Analysis
25 Jul 2025

Jorrel Hato will be Chelsea’s most IMPORTANT signing of the summer

Alejandro Garnacho, Man Utd, 2025/26

Analysis
25 Jul 2025

Garnacho throwing his career away in Man Utd drama that no one wins from

Alexander Isak, Liverpool

News
25 Jul 2025

Alexander Isak makes €60m contract demand as Eddie Howe’s private thoughts revealed

Darwin Nunez, Liverpool

News
25 Jul 2025

Darwin Nunez signing demanded by elite manager as Isak pushes Liverpool striker out

Fabrizio Romano, Ollie Watkins, Alexander Isak

News
25 Jul 2025

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Isak LATEST, BIG Chelsea move, Man Utd talks CONFIRMED

Alexander Isak, Newcastle, 2024/25

News
25 Jul 2025

Alexander Isak RIGHT to push for Liverpool move: Newcastle aren’t a big club!

Cole Palmer, Chelsea

News
24 Jul 2025

Chelsea 'definitely still interested' in Cole Palmer's best friend - Exciting transfer verdict lands