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

Luis Diaz, Liverpool

News
23 Jul 2025

CONFIRMED: Liverpool pick WORLD-CLASS Luis Diaz replacement as €80m bid launched

Jorrel Hato, Chelsea, Ajax

News
23 Jul 2025

Fabrizio Romano reveals big news about Jorrel Hato’s Chelsea move

Benjamin Sesko, RB Leipzig

News
23 Jul 2025

‘Definitely an option’ – Sesko to Man Utd verdict as €100m bomb drops

Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe, Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid

Analysis
23 Jul 2025

Kylian Mbappe sends message to Vini Jr and Xabi Alonso with major Real Madrid change

Javi Guerra, Spain, Man Utd, 2025/26

News
23 Jul 2025

Man Utd close in on THIRD signing as midfielder rejects contract offer for ‘something better’

Marcus Rashford, Barcelona

News
23 Jul 2025

Barcelona’s HUGE Marcus Rashford secret revealed

Xavi Simons, RB Leipzig

News
23 Jul 2025

'Agreement close' – Chelsea get Xavi Simons update as Ten Hag helps Blues beat Man Utd to Dutch star

Alexander Isak, Liverpool, Newcastle

News
23 Jul 2025

Alexander Isak makes Newcastle DEMAND to set up 'DREAM' Liverpool move

Bryan Mbeumo, Man Utd

DONE DEALS
20 Jul 2025

DONE DEALS: Every official completed transfer around Europe today

Marcus Rashford, Barcelona

Analysis
19 Jul 2025

Rashford to Barcelona could be the most inspired deal of the summer – here’s why

Alfie Gilchrist, Chelsea, 2023/24

Analysis
19 Jul 2025

Chelsea’s wonderkid FUMBLE: Blues’ £5m transfer mistake could cost them dear

Emiliano Martinez, Man Utd

News
19 Jul 2025

Cash-strapped Man Utd have bold Emi Martinez strategy – Fabrizio Romano

Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray, 2024/25

News
19 Jul 2025

Victor Osimhen COMPLETES Galatasaray move: Special clause added in €75m deal

Fabrizio Romano, transfer news, Rodrygo, Alexander Isak

News
19 Jul 2025

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: Rodrygo LATEST, Man Utd's PRIORITIES, Liverpool's Isak HOPE

Vinícius Júnior, Real Madrid

News
19 Jul 2025

Real Madrid plot €350m Premier League raid if Vini Jr sold

Marcus Rashford, Jose Mourinho, Man Utd, 2024/25

News
19 Jul 2025

Jose Mourinho ORDERS record-breaking Marcus Rashford bid

Thibaut Courtois has agreed a new contract with Real Madrid

News
19 Jul 2025

CONFIRMED: Courtois signs new deal as Real Madrid refuse special treatment for goalkeeper

Erik ten Hag, Bayer Leverkusen

News
19 Jul 2025

Ten Hag HUMILIATED: Bayer Leverkusen lose 5-1 to Flamengo U20 in first match since Man Utd sacking

Hugo Ekitike, Frankfurt, Liverpool

News
19 Jul 2025

Liverpool get new Hugo Ekitike update fans will love: Transfer expert delivers positive news

Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid

News
18 Jul 2025

‘Highly confidential’ – Real Madrid transfer collapses after secret medical issues