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

Xavi Simons, RB Leipzig, Chelsea
  • 21 Aug 2025

Chelsea complete ‘HISTORIC’ transfer: Xavi Simons within touching distance

Alexander Isak, Liverpool, Newcastle
  • 21 Aug 2025

Alexander Isak slammed over ‘agreement’ claims: Only IDIOTS believe it

Eberechi Eze, Arsenal
  • 21 Aug 2025

How Arsenal will line up with Eberechi Eze

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea
  • 20 Aug 2025

Chelsea can replace ‘best player in the world’ with €30m bargain

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Ruben Amorim, Man Utd
  • 20 Aug 2025

Man Utd in shock Brentford raid to fill key position

Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal, 2025/26
  • 20 Aug 2025

Viktor Gyokeres sent INSPIRTIONAL message by Arsenal legend Ian Wright

Michel-Ange Balikwisha, Royal Antwerp, 2025/26
  • 20 Aug 2025

Celtic get Balikwisha transfer SHOCK after deal agreed

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2024/25
  • 20 Aug 2025

Arsenal ‘exploring transfer market’ as devastating injury blow confirmed

Russell Martin reacts to Rangers' Champions League loss to Club Brugge
  • 20 Aug 2025

Rangers get transfer update after Club Brugge disaster: Official deal confirmed

Franco Mastantuono, Real Madrid, 2025/26
  • 20 Aug 2025

Alonso’s debut win in jeopardy as Real Madrid accused of rule breach over new signing

Fabrizio Romano, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Alejandro Garnacho
  • 20 Aug 2025

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: Man Utd OFFERED star, Garnacho SHOCK, Donnarumma OPTIMISM

Alexander Isak, Newcastle United, 2025
  • 20 Aug 2025

Newcastle’s fiery public statement tells Liverpool how they can sign Isak

Alexander Isak, Liverpool
  • 19 Aug 2025

Alexander Isak signs for Liverpool and five transfers to be completed this week

Arnaud Kalimuendo, Nottingham Forest, 2025/26
  • 18 Aug 2025

DONE DEALS: Every official completed transfer around Europe today

Unai Emery, Aston Villa, 2024/25
  • 18 Aug 2025

Aston Villa open talks for €65m Chelsea star

Arne Slot, Richard Hughes, Liverpool
  • 18 Aug 2025

Liverpool’s latest €30m deal shows why they’ve won the transfer window

Jadon Sancho, Man Utd
  • 18 Aug 2025

Man Utd face €5m problem as key transfer stalls

Lassana Diarra, FIFA
  • 18 Aug 2025

Lassana Diarra sues FIFA: €65m case will change the transfer market forever

Xavi Alonso, Real Madrid, 2024/25
  • 18 Aug 2025

Real Madrid ‘increasingly close’ to €40m Liverpool signing

Fabrizio Romano, transfer news
  • 18 Aug 2025

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Man Utd’s NEXT keeper, Chelsea STEP UP talks, Pep’s IDEAL signing