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, Man Utd, 2023/24

News
28 Apr 2025

Fabrizio Romano: Man Utd to complete major signing ‘VERY SOON’

Graham Potter, Barcelona, 2024/25

News
28 Apr 2025

West Ham send millions to Barcelona as transfer CONFIRMED

Lionel Messi, Barcelona, 2024

News
28 Apr 2025

Messi planning Barcelona return as contract signing nears

Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal

News
28 Apr 2025

Gyokeres sends transfer message to Arsenal and eclipses Salah in Golden Shoe race

Ancelotti, Romano, Amorim

News
28 Apr 2025

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: Man Utd deal CLOSE, Man City MOVE, Ancelotti gets HUGE contract

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool, Real Madrid, 2024/25

News
28 Apr 2025

Alexander-Arnold to stay! Gakpo drops BOMBSHELL Liverpool transfer hint

Darwin Nunez, Liverpool, 2024/25

News
28 Apr 2025

‘F***ing idiot!’ – Darwin Nunez BLOWS chance of a big move at Liverpool title party, fans fear

Victor Osimhen, Fabrizio Romano, Nico WIlliams

News
27 Apr 2025

Romano drops Osimhen bomb as Chelsea send Nico Williams to Arsenal

Christopher Nkunku, Chelsea, 2024/25

Analysis
26 Apr 2025

The Chelsea outcast who’s PERFECT for Arsenal

Max Dowman, Arsenal, UEFA Youth League, 2024/25

News
26 Apr 2025

Arsenal’s own Lamine Yamal scores FOUR and called the best Hale End prospect ever

Cole Palmer, Chelsea

News
26 Apr 2025

REVEALED: Chelsea’s SECRET Cole Palmer transfer plan amid Liverpool and Man Utd links

Nico Williams, Arsenal, Chelsea

News
26 Apr 2025

Chelsea send Nico Williams to Arsenal as Blues take €80m transfer gamble

Raphinha, Barcelona, Saudi Pro League, 2024/25

News
26 Apr 2025

Raphinha ‘SURPRISED’ by Saudi Pro League offer as Barcelona ace makes SHOCK transfer confession

Darwin Nunez, Liverpool, 2024/25

News
26 Apr 2025

Darwin Nunez goes TOXIC: Liverpool striker seals exit with deleted social media rant

Fabrizio Romano, Victor Osimhen, 2024/25

News
26 Apr 2025

Fabrizio Romano drops huge Victor Osimhen Premier League transfer bomb

Enzo Maresca, Cole Palmer, Chelsea, 2024/25

News
26 Apr 2025

Chelsea face Champions League BAN: INEOS do Blues a big favour as UEFA block looms

Antony, Man Utd, Real Betis

News
26 Apr 2025

Antony plan made: Man Utd winger’s future revealed amid sparkling Real Betis form

Casemiro, Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2024/25

Analysis
25 Apr 2025

Man Utd get price warning over ‘IDEAL’ Casemiro replacement: Amorim needs to ignore it

Victor Osimhen, Ruben Amorim, Man Utd

News
25 Apr 2025

Osimhen dealt DEVASTATING Man Utd blow

Lionel Messi, LGBT, Ligue 1, Homophobia

News
25 Apr 2025

‘Explicitly homophobic!’ – Ligue 1 faces fresh legal storm over abuse