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

Hansi Flick, Barcelona, 2024/25

News
16 Jun 2025

Barcelona's first summer signing CONFIRMED: Enormous pay rise for new signing

Rodrygo, Arsenal, Real Madrid

News
16 Jun 2025

Rodrygo bid made as Arsenal discuss stunning HALF-PRICE deal

Benjamin Sesko, Arsenal

Analysis
14 Jun 2025

Arsenal can complete DREAM double deal after Sesko breakthrough

Viktor Gyokeres, Man Utd, Arsenal

News
14 Jun 2025

Man Utd or Arsenal? Fabrizio Romano reveals latest on Viktor Gyokeres’ next club

Viktor Gyokeres, Sporting CP, 2024/25

News
14 Jun 2025

Gyokeres makes OFFICIAL Man Utd transfer decision as Sporting threaten price increase

Franco Mastantuono, Real Madrid, 2025

News
13 Jun 2025

OFFICIAL: Real Madrid sign Franco Mastantuono in record move

Russell Martin, Rangers, 2025/26

News
14 Jun 2025

Rangers hit transfer jackpot as ex-Ibrox star heads to the Premier League

Florian Wirtz, Liverpool, 2024/25

Analysis
13 Jun 2025

Florian Wirtz is DIFFERENT: Why Liverpool’s record signing is a €135m BARGAIN

Mikel Arteta, Antonio Nusa, Arsenal

News
13 Jun 2025

Arsenal take €45m gamble on the Bundesliga’s WORST winger

Hugo Ekitike, Chelsea, 2024/25

Analysis
12 Jun 2025

Chelsea are being MUGGED: Blues set to be ripped off for €100m striker

Mandinha Martinez, Emi Martinez's wife

News
12 Jun 2025

Man Utd target’s wife drops major transfer hint

Viktor Gyokeres

News
11 Jun 2025

Viktor Gyokeres: STUNNING transfer statement released

Club World Cup signings

11 Jun 2025

FIFA Club World Cup: All 60 new signings

Fabrizio Romano, Man City

News
9 Jun 2025

Fabrizio Romano CONFIRMS Man City’s first summer signing

Fabrizio Romano, transfer news

News
9 Jun 2025

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: Osimhen BOMB, TWO new Chelsea bids, Arsenal striker TALKS

Arne Slot, Ringmahon Rangers

News
7 Jun 2025

Liverpool send MILLIONS to tiny amateur side from Cork that has hit the transfer jackpot

Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Daniela Jehle

News
7 Jun 2025

Barcelona offer long-serving player €6m to LEAVE in ‘SHAMEFUL’ move

Victor Osimhen, Paris

News
7 Jun 2025

Victor Osimhen transfer news: 'JAW-DROPPING' €195m deal as striker jets to PARIS after agreement

Jose Mourinho, Man Utd

News
7 Jun 2025

Jose Mourinho RETURNS to Man Utd to save star from Amorim

Jarrad Branthwaite, Chelsea

News
6 Jun 2025

Chelsea ‘interest’ CONFIRMED as Branthwaite transfer rumour addressed