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

Alexander Isak, Liverpool
  • 25 Jul 2025

Alexander Isak makes €60m contract demand as Eddie Howe’s private thoughts revealed

Darwin Nunez, Liverpool
  • 25 Jul 2025

Darwin Nunez signing demanded by elite manager as Isak pushes Liverpool striker out

Fabrizio Romano, Ollie Watkins, Alexander Isak
  • 25 Jul 2025

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Isak LATEST, BIG Chelsea move, Man Utd talks CONFIRMED

Alexander Isak, Newcastle, 2024/25
  • 25 Jul 2025

Alexander Isak RIGHT to push for Liverpool move: Newcastle aren’t a big club!

Cole Palmer, Chelsea
  • 24 Jul 2025

Chelsea 'definitely still interested' in Cole Palmer's best friend - Exciting transfer verdict lands

Alexander Isak, Liverpool, Newcastle
  • 24 Jul 2025

CONFIRMED: Alexander Isak hands in Newcastle transfer request amid Liverpool interest

Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal
  • 24 Jul 2025

Fabrizio Romano gives Arsenal fans the Viktor Gyokeres news they wanted to hear

Marcus Rashford, Barcelona, 2025/26
  • 24 Jul 2025

Barcelona stars STUNNED by Marcus Rashford – What the locker room is saying

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
  • 24 Jul 2025

‘One to watch’ – Arsenal’s next signing after Gyokeres tipped by transfer expert

Matt Turner, Nottingham Forest, 2024/25
  • 24 Jul 2025

Nottingham Forest transfer drama as Lyon fight to CANCEL deal

Fabrizio Romano transfer news, Jorrel Hato, Alejandro Garnacho
  • 24 Jul 2025

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: Hato AGREEMENT, Garnacho SURPRISE, Konate MESSAGE

Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal, 2025/26
  • 31 Jul 2025

Gyokeres signs for Arsenal: All the details behind Arteta’s blockbuster move

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2024/25
  • 23 Jul 2025

‘He’s playing against us!’ – Arsenal fans turn on €50m star after dismal AC Milan display

Luis Diaz, Liverpool
  • 23 Jul 2025

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

Jorrel Hato, Chelsea, Ajax
  • 23 Jul 2025

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

Benjamin Sesko, RB Leipzig
  • 23 Jul 2025

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

Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe, Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid
  • 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
  • 23 Jul 2025

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

Marcus Rashford, Barcelona
  • 23 Jul 2025

Barcelona’s HUGE Marcus Rashford secret revealed

Xavi Simons, RB Leipzig
  • 23 Jul 2025

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