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

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami, 2025

News
26 Jul 2025

Lionel Messi could QUIT Inter Miami after bizarre MLS suspension

Lamine Yamal, Marcus Rashford, Barcelona, 2025/26

News
26 Jul 2025

Marcus Rashford signing ANGERS Lamine Yamal

Russell Martin, Rangers, 2025/26

News
25 Jul 2025

Rangers launch bid for £10m-rated Premier League star: Ibrox giants target EIGHTH signing

Viktor Gyokeres, Sporting CP, Arsenal, 2024/25

News
25 Jul 2025

REVEALED: Arsenal’s Viktor Gyokeres bonus payments as Sporting striker jets into London

Endrick, Real Madrid, 2024/25

News
25 Jul 2025

Real Madrid Endrick U-turn confirmed as €3m transfer agreed

Jorrel Hato, Chelsea

Analysis
25 Jul 2025

Jorrel Hato will be Chelsea’s most IMPORTANT signing of the summer

Alejandro Garnacho, Man Utd, 2025/26

Analysis
25 Jul 2025

Garnacho throwing his career away in Man Utd drama that no one wins from

Alexander Isak, Liverpool

News
25 Jul 2025

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

Darwin Nunez, Liverpool

News
25 Jul 2025

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

Fabrizio Romano, Ollie Watkins, Alexander Isak

News
25 Jul 2025

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

Alexander Isak, Newcastle, 2024/25

News
25 Jul 2025

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

Cole Palmer, Chelsea

News
24 Jul 2025

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

Alexander Isak, Liverpool, Newcastle

News
24 Jul 2025

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

Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal

News
24 Jul 2025

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

Marcus Rashford, Barcelona, 2025/26

News
24 Jul 2025

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

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal

News
24 Jul 2025

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

Matt Turner, Nottingham Forest, 2024/25

News
24 Jul 2025

Nottingham Forest transfer drama as Lyon fight to CANCEL deal

Fabrizio Romano transfer news, Jorrel Hato, Alejandro Garnacho

News
24 Jul 2025

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

Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal, 2025/26

News
31 Jul 2025

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

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2024/25

News
23 Jul 2025

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