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

Brendan Rodgers, Celtic, 2024/25

News
2 Jul 2025

Celtic get ULTIMATUM over spectacular €20m transfer

Jonathan David, Canada, Lille, 2024/25

News
2 Jul 2025

Jonathan David picks his next club: Canada star signs long-term deal with Champions League giants

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, 2024/25

News
2 Jul 2025

Mbappe under threat? 'Next Erling Haaland' can dominate at Real Madrid for next 10 years

Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal

News
30 Jun 2025

Fabrizio Romano makes major Arsenal transfer announcement

Lionel Messi

News
25 Jul 2025

Lionel Messi: Inter Miami star’s future revealed in OFFICIAL MLS statement

Nico Williams, Barcelona, 2024/25

News
30 Jun 2025

Nico Williams transfer drama: All change after ‘COMPLETE SURPRISE’ at Barcelona

Marc Guehi, Liverpool, 2024

News
30 Jun 2025

Marc Guehi to Liverpool: €29m transfer TWIST as medical confirmed

Marc Guehi, Bryan Mbeumo, transfers

30 Jun 2025

Mbeumo signs for Man Utd and five transfers that could be completed this week

Ines Aguiar, Viktor Gyokeres, Sporting CP

News
30 Jun 2025

Gyokeres tells Sporting he won’t be back as girlfriend split rumours confirmed

Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a new contract with Al-Nassr

News
28 Jun 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo picks his new manager: Al-Nassr star interviews next boss

Noni Madueke, Bryan Mbeumo, Fabrizio Romano, transfer news

News
28 Jun 2025

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: Arsenal Madueke talks CONFIRMED, Man Utd PLANS, Chelsea plot HIJACK

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea, 2024/25

News
28 Jun 2025

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca reveals transfer plan for ‘top defender’

Lionel Messi, Barcelona, Inter Miami

News
28 Jun 2025

CONFIRMED: Barcelona complete €47.5m Lionel Messi deal in big win for Laporta

Bryan Mbeumo, Brentford, Transfers Podcast

Exclusive
28 Jun 2025

EXCLUSIVE: Man Utd face HUGE transfer test as Brentford make enormous Mbeumo demand

Olivier Giroud, LAFC, 2025

News
26 Jun 2025

Giroud ready to leave LAFC and secure a SHOCK return: World-class star set for MLS exit

Viktor Gyokeres, Benjamin Sesko, Arsenal

News
25 Jun 2025

Arsenal striker SURPRISE as FIVE signings targeted: Mikel Arteta’s priority revealed

Bryan Mbeumo, Man Utd

News
25 Jun 2025

Man Utd AGREE transfer fee for second summer signing

Lyon relegated, Chelsea, Man City, Man Utd

Analysis
25 Jun 2025

Chelsea and Man Utd RELEGATED? What if the rules that relegated Lyon were used in England?

Alexander Isak, Newcastle

News
25 Jun 2025

Alexander Isak receives RECORD contract offer ahead of HUGE transfer bid

Fabrizio Romano, Enzo Maresca, Nico Williams

News
25 Jun 2025

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: Chelsea AGREEMENT, Barca’s Nico CONFIRMATION, Liverpool DEAL