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

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, 2024/25

News
15 May 2025

The Cristiano Ronaldo Club World Cup Conspiracy Theory

Florian Wirtz, Man City, Liverpool, Bayern

Analysis
15 May 2025

Florian Wirtz: Leverkusen star is making a MISTAKE by not waiting for Real Madrid

Arne Slot, Liverpool

News
15 May 2025

Liverpool on the brink of first summer signing: Major update lands as €35m deal looking good

Kylian Mbappe, Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid

News
15 May 2025

Mbappe already better than Ronaldo: Real Madrid superstar smashes 70-year-old record

Alejandro Garnacho, Chelsea

News
15 May 2025

Garnacho in Chelsea’s sights as ‘next transfer priority’ revealed

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal

News
15 May 2025

Arsenal’s first summer transfer ‘practically decided’

Rodrygo, Real Madrid

News
15 May 2025

Rodrygo drops transfer bombshell on social media as Real Madrid fight to save LaLiga

Rodrygo, Real Madrid, 2024/25

Analysis
14 May 2025

Rodrygo: Ranking Real Madrid star’s FIVE transfer option as deal ‘90%’ likely

Koni de Winter, West Ham, Tottenham, Crystal Palace

Confirmed
14 May 2025

CONFIRMED: West Ham, Spurs and Crystal Palace battle for €30m Belgium star

Dean Huijsen

News
14 May 2025

Dean Huijsen: Real Madrid decision changes everything after MASSIVE Chelsea offer

Xavi Simons, RB Leipzig

News
14 May 2025

Xavi Simons wants €80m move – Fabrizio Romano confirms RB Leipzig star’s decision

Davide Ancelotti, Rangers, 2025

News
14 May 2025

Davide Ancelotti to Rangers: €30m transfer sends Carlo’s son to Ibrox

Arne Slot, Liverpool, 2024/25

News
14 May 2025

Major Liverpool transfer news confirmed by Ornstein as Slot shatters his personal transfer record

Cristiano Ronaldo Junior, Portugal U15, 2025

News
14 May 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr wanted by 16 clubs: Man Utd, Spurs race for legend's son

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2024/25

News
14 May 2025

Man Utd will sign this €100m star if they win the Europa League - report

Fabrizio Romano, transfer news

News
14 May 2025

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: Man Utd in ‘POSITIVE’ talks, City DOUBLE deal, Huijsen DREAM

Viktor Gyokeres, Man Utd

News
12 May 2025

Man Utd make €50m ‘Plan B’ amid Delap and Gyokeres ‘concern’

Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona

News
12 May 2025

Fabrizio Romano announces major Barcelona deal: Signing official soon

Vinícius Júnior, Real Madrid

News
12 May 2025

Real Madrid make HUGE Vini Jr call as €400m of talent put up for sale after Clasico catastrophe

Declan Rice, Arsenal

News
12 May 2025

Arsenal put on Declan Rice ALERT as Real Madrid launch transfer bid