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

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2025/26
  • 24 Sept 2025

Amorim admits mistake: Man Utd back in the market to replace summer signing

Arne Slot, Liverpool
  • 24 Sept 2025

Slot slams ‘STUPID’ new signing as serious injury fears raised

Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho returned to Manchester United in Premier League action, 21 September 2025
  • 24 Sept 2025

Garnacho Instagram post prompts urgent well-being check

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, Chelsea, 2024/25
  • 24 Sept 2025

REVEALED: Cristiano Ronaldo fights Chelsea for Barcelona star

Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid, 2025/26
  • 24 Sept 2025

Vini Jr sends clear contract message to Real Madrid

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, 2025/26
  • 24 Sept 2025

Arteta reveals injury verdict for forgotten summer signing after mystery absence

Harry Kane, Bayern, 2025/26
  • 24 Sept 2025

Harry Kane Tottenham return admission as secret Bayern clause revealed

Sergio Reguilon, Real Madrid, 2019
  • 22 Sept 2025

Everton chase former Real Madrid star as a free agent

Marcus Rashford, Barcelona, 2025/26
  • 22 Sept 2025

Rashford learns punishment as Barcelona plot January exit for summer signing

Fabrizio Romano, Lionel Messi, Trent Alexander-Arnold
  • 22 Sept 2025

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Messi latest, Baleba update, Trent worries

Mikel Arteta Arsenal squad
  • 22 Sept 2025

TRANSFER RUMOURS: Arsenal line up ‘biggest deal ever’ as Vini Jr bomb drops

Erling Haaland, Man City, 2025/26
  • 22 Sept 2025

REVEALED: Haaland’s ‘dream’ transfer destination that could rock Man City

Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid, 2025/26
  • 22 Sept 2025

Vini Jr tipped for IMMEDIATE Real Madrid exit: He’s angry with Xabi Alonso

Mohamed Salah, Arsenal
  • 22 Sept 2025

Arsenal send MILLIONS to Real Madrid to hijack Liverpool’s Salah successor

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca gestures during a 2-1 loss to Manchester United in the Premier League
  • 22 Sept 2025

Chelsea ‘won’t win Premier League in 100 years’ with these three players

Man Utd summer signings, Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Sesko, Senne Lammens, Matheus Cunha
  • 21 Sept 2025

Man Utd got DISCOUNT on summer signing, sporting director confirms

Gabriel Jesus, Arsenal, 2024/25
  • 20 Sept 2025

Gabriel Jesus eyes Arsenal exit as Man Utd line up SHOCK swap deal - FootballTransfers recap

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al Nassr
  • 20 Sept 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo hits out at ‘IDIOTS’ over controversial transfer claim

Hugo Ekitike celebrates Liverpool's Premier League win over Everton, 20 September 2025
  • 20 Sept 2025

Hugo Ekitike is starting to be a €145m PROBLEM for Liverpool and Arne Slot

Lionel Messi celebrates scoring for Argentina against Venezuela, 2026 World Cup qualifying
  • 20 Sept 2025

Fabrizio Romano confirms MAJOR Messi update after Barcelona talks