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

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

Angelo Stiller, Real Madrid, Stuttgart, 2024/25
  • 28 May 2025

CONFIRMED: Real Madrid agree to sign Stiller as Alonso finds his Kroos replacement

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

West Ham set to complete first summer deal: Potter’s wishes IGNORED in €20m deal

Alejandro Garnacho, Man Utd, 2024/25
  • 28 May 2025

Garnacho not even hiding he wants to leave Man Utd as Malaysia tour kicks off

Arne Slot, Liverpool, 2024/25
  • 28 May 2025

CONFIRMED: 'Next big Liverpool' transfer as Arne Slot sends MILLIONS to PSG

Pep Guardiola, Man City, 2024/25
  • 28 May 2025

Fabrizio Romano names the SIX players Man City want to sign in €290m summer spending spree

Lamine Yamal, Fabrizio Romano, Matheus Cunha, Transfer News Today
  • 28 May 2025

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: Cunha CONFIRMED, Barca SIGNING, Wirtz ‘won’t take too long’

Marcus Rashford, Barcelona
  • 28 May 2025

Barcelona learn Rashford price as transfer could be sealed within days

Cristiano Ronaldo, Crystal Palace, 2024/25
  • 28 May 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo contract talks with Crystal Palace owner: 'Similar' deal to Al-Nassr offered

Lamine Yamal, Barcelona, 2024/25
  • 26 May 2025

Superagent in Barcelona to talk Lamine Yamal contract and SURPRISE Chelsea transfer

Alexander Isak, Celtic, 2024/25
  • 26 May 2025

Celtic sent positive transfer message by €13m striker who can be Brendan Rodgers' Alexander Isak

Toni Kroos, Real Madrid, 2023/24
  • 26 May 2025

Real Madrid beat Liverpool to Kroos replacement: Team-mate confirms transfer

Darwin Nunez, Chelsea, 2024/25
  • 26 May 2025

€90m Chelsea transfer priority revealed as Darwin Nunez set for unexpected Stamford Bridge impact

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, 2024/25
  • 26 May 2025

Mohamed Salah admits ‘ONGOING’ Saudi Pro League talks

Victor Osimhen, Nigeria, 2024
  • 26 May 2025

Victor Osimhen in ‘ADVANCED TALKS’ for big-money move: Nigeria striker lands €50m contract

Alejandro Garnacho, Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2024/25
  • 26 May 2025

Alejandro Garnacho: The Premier League club where Man Utd's 'new Ronaldo' can unlock his potential

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

Real Madrid agree to pay Liverpool MILLIONS to sign Trent early

Fabrizio Romano, Florian Wirtz, Matheus Cunha
  • 26 May 2025

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Cunha SIGNS at Man Utd, Liverpool DOUBLE deal, BIG De Bruyne bid