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, 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?

Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal
  • 30 May 2025

Fabrizio Romano drops Gabriel Magalhaes bomb and announces 'it’s OVER' for Brazilian Arsenal star

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Real Madrid, 2024/25
  • 30 May 2025

Trent Alexander-Arnold: Why are Real Madrid paying €10m for a free agent?

Graham Potter, West Ham, 2024/25
  • 30 May 2025

CONFIRMED: West Ham snap up prolific Celtic starlet

Tijjani Reijnders, AC Milan, Man City
  • 30 May 2025

EXCLUSIVE: Man City need ‘very crazy’ bid to sign Reijnders

Liam Delap, Fabrizio Romano, Benjamin Sesko, 2024/25
  • 30 May 2025

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: Delap DONE, Chelsea BOMB, Sesko LATEST

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, 2024/25
  • 30 May 2025

Real Madrid fans call for Cristiano Ronaldo return with Club World Cup deal lined up

Bruno Fernandes, Cristiano Ronaldo, Saudi Pro League, 2024/25
  • 30 May 2025

Bruno Fernandes in ‘PRODUCTIVE’ contract talks

Kevin De Bruyne, Napoli, 2024/25
  • 29 May 2025

Napoli begin Osimhen spending spree: Conte beats Mourinho to De Bruyne as David moves to Serie A

Fabrizio Romano, transfer news
  • 29 May 2025

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: Rashford LATEST, Delap MEETING, Real Madrid TALKS

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, 2024/25
  • 29 May 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo: €400m contract REJECTED as offers pour in for legendary star

Benjamin Sesko, RB Leipzig
  • 29 May 2025

Benjamin Sesko: Why RB Leipzig want €100m despite €80m release clause – and what’s he really worth?

Florian Wirtz, Liverpool
  • 29 May 2025

Florian Wirtz: €150m Liverpool deal 'just a matter of time'

Marcus Rashford, Luis Diaz, Barcelona
  • 29 May 2025

Luis Diaz or Rashford? Deco shows why he’s Barcelona’s top man by making the RIGHT call

Luka Modric, Rangers, 2025
  • 29 May 2025

Luka Modric to Rangers: Guillem Balague clarifies transfer possibility as Ancelotti rumours grow

Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea
  • 29 May 2025

Fabrizio Romano confirms player ‘JOINING’ Chelsea as Blues star hints at exit