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

Mamadou Sarr, Strasbourg, Chelsea, 2024/25

News
9 Jun 2025

OFFICIAL: Chelsea complete €20m transfer as Maresca adds ‘great prospect’ to his squad

Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal, Nations League 2025

News
9 Jun 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo CONFIRMS €400m contract accepted after tearful Nations League victory

Arne Slot, Florian Wirtz, Liverpool

News
9 Jun 2025

Liverpool make Wirtz ULTIMATUM: Slot makes record-breaking FINAL bid

Fabrizio Romano, transfer news

News
9 Jun 2025

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: Osimhen BOMB, TWO new Chelsea bids, Arsenal striker TALKS

Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray, 2024/25

News
9 Jun 2025

Victor Osimhen transfer takes INCREDIBLE twist

Arne Slot, Ringmahon Rangers

News
7 Jun 2025

Liverpool send MILLIONS to tiny amateur side from Cork that has hit the transfer jackpot

Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Daniela Jehle

News
7 Jun 2025

Barcelona offer long-serving player €6m to LEAVE in ‘SHAMEFUL’ move

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al Nassr

News
7 Jun 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo all-but confirms shock RETURN with Club World Cup statement

Thomas Tuchel, England

News
7 Jun 2025

Tuchel tells ‘UNIQUE’ England star to make a move

Davide Ancelotti, Rangers, 2025

News
7 Jun 2025

Davide Ancelotti lands HUGE job hours after Rangers snub

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd

News
7 Jun 2025

Man Utd striker search takes TWIST as contract talks confirmed

Victor Osimhen, Paris

News
7 Jun 2025

Victor Osimhen transfer news: 'JAW-DROPPING' €195m deal as striker jets to PARIS after agreement

Florian Wirtz, Fabrizio Romano, Bryan Mbeumo

News
7 Jun 2025

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: Arsenal striker BREAKTHROUGH, Wirtz BOOM, Mbeumo PROGRESS

Jose Mourinho, Man Utd

News
7 Jun 2025

Jose Mourinho RETURNS to Man Utd to save star from Amorim

Ange Postecolgou, Tottenham

News
7 Jun 2025

Postecoglou replacement found: Tottenham deal with experienced Premier League boss 'almost done'

Tijjani Reijnders, Manchester City

News
7 Jun 2025

Reijnders to Man City transfer CONFIRMED by manager

Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray, 2024/25

News
6 Jun 2025

CONFIRMED: Victor Osimhen accepts contract offer ahead of Club World Cup

Jean-Clair Todibo, France, Nice, 2023/24

News
6 Jun 2025

DONE DEALS: Every official transfer around Europe today

Jarrad Branthwaite, Chelsea

News
6 Jun 2025

Chelsea ‘interest’ CONFIRMED as Branthwaite transfer rumour addressed

Rayan Cherki, Man City, 2024/25

Analysis
6 Jun 2025

Rayan Cherki to Man City is Pep Guardiola’s latest crime against football