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

Benjamin Sesko, Man Utd

News
28 Jul 2025

Sesko passes two Ruben Amorim tests ahead of Man Utd move

Max Dowman, Arsenal, 2024/25

Analysis
27 Jul 2025

Max Dowman, Roony Bardghji and four big winners from the weekend friendlies

Erling Haaland, Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid

News
27 Jul 2025

Real Madrid pick Erling Haaland as Vini Jr replacement

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2024/25

News
27 Jul 2025

Man Utd hit transfer jackpot as Cristiano Ronaldo does it again

Xavi Hernandez

News
27 Jul 2025

Xavi to coach India: Truth emerges about summer’s most spectacular rumour

Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal

DONE DEALS
28 Jul 2025

DONE DEALS: Every official completed transfer around Europe today

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal

News
27 Jul 2025

Arteta makes EXCITING transfer confession after Newcastle victory

Malick Fofana, David Moyes, Everton

News
27 Jul 2025

Malick Fofana’s Everton transfer stance revealed as David Moyes confirms bid

Gabriel Jesus, Arsenal, London

News
27 Jul 2025

Gabriel Jesus in SHOCK London link as Arsenal striker pushed out by Gyokeres

Alexander Isak, Liverpool, Newcastle

News
27 Jul 2025

Liverpool BREAKTHROUGH: Isak signing comes into view as €75m transfer agreed

Fabrizio Romano, Benjamin Sesko, Morgan Gibbs-White

News
27 Jul 2025

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Chelsea deal REALLY close, Sesko BOMB, Gibbs-White CRAZINESS

Rasmus Hojlund misses a chance for Man Utd against West Ham, pre-season 2025/26

Analysis
27 Jul 2025

Man Utd one transfer away from a ‘GREAT’ window: Rasmus Hojlund fate sealed in West Ham win

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, Chelsea, 2024/25

News
27 Jul 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo signs €100m star from Chelsea – Fabrizio Romano

Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea

News
26 Jul 2025

Fabrizio Romano gives GREEN LIGHT verdict on €100m Chelsea double deal

Hamza Igamane, Rangers, 2024/25

News
26 Jul 2025

Rangers get major Hamza Igamane update as €30m transfer talks revealed

Lionel Messi has been handed a one-game ban by MLS after missing the All-Star game

News
26 Jul 2025

‘Makes no sense!’ - Fabrizio Romano RIPS MLS over Lionel Messi suspension

Kylian Mbappe, Vini Jr, Real Madrid, 2024/25

News
26 Jul 2025

Real Madrid TENSION grows: Vinicius Junior makes Mbappe demand

Fabrizio Romano, transfer news, Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyokeres

News
26 Jul 2025

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Isak LATEST, Chelsea VERDICT, ‘SPECIAL’ Gyokeres

Alexander Isak, Newcastle United, 2025

Analysis
26 Jul 2025

The Alexander Isak enigma: Newcastle striker’s transfer request is not all it seems

Viktor Gyokeres, Ines Aguiar, Arsenal

News
26 Jul 2025

'DOOMED!' - Gyokeres splits with girlfriend to complete Arsenal move