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

Angelo Stiller, Real Madrid, Stuttgart, 2024/25
  • 28 May 2025

CONFIRMED: Real Madrid agree to sign Stiller as Alonso finds his Kroos replacement

Alejandro Garnacho, Man Utd, 2024/25
  • 28 May 2025

Garnacho not even hiding he wants to leave Man Utd as Malaysia tour kicks off

Lamine Yamal, Barcelona, 2024/25
  • 26 May 2025

Superagent in Barcelona to talk Lamine Yamal contract and SURPRISE Chelsea transfer

Alexander Isak, Celtic, 2024/25
  • 26 May 2025

Celtic sent positive transfer message by €13m striker who can be Brendan Rodgers' Alexander Isak

Toni Kroos, Real Madrid, 2023/24
  • 26 May 2025

Real Madrid beat Liverpool to Kroos replacement: Team-mate confirms transfer

Darwin Nunez, Chelsea, 2024/25
  • 26 May 2025

€90m Chelsea transfer priority revealed as Darwin Nunez set for unexpected Stamford Bridge impact

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, 2024/25
  • 26 May 2025

Mohamed Salah admits ‘ONGOING’ Saudi Pro League talks

Victor Osimhen, Nigeria, 2024
  • 26 May 2025

Victor Osimhen in ‘ADVANCED TALKS’ for big-money move: Nigeria striker lands €50m contract

Alejandro Garnacho, Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2024/25
  • 26 May 2025

Alejandro Garnacho: The Premier League club where Man Utd's 'new Ronaldo' can unlock his potential

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool, Real Madrid, 2024/25
  • 26 May 2025

Real Madrid agree to pay Liverpool MILLIONS to sign Trent early

Fabrizio Romano, Florian Wirtz, Matheus Cunha
  • 26 May 2025

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Cunha SIGNS at Man Utd, Liverpool DOUBLE deal, BIG De Bruyne bid

Matheus Cunha, Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2024/25
  • 25 May 2025

CONFIRMED: Cunha agrees Man Utd move and is handed ICONIC shirt number

Graham Potter, West Ham
  • 24 May 2025

Potter’s perfect signing: West Ham can land leading Bundesliga star to solve big problem

Ruben Amorim, Alejandro Garnacho, Man Utd
  • 24 May 2025

Alejandro Garnacho transfer listed by Ruben Amorim – David Ornstein

Gianni Infantino, Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, 2024/25
  • 24 May 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo could sign for a new club NEXT WEEK: FIFA president drops transfer bombshell

Jurgen Klopp, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool
  • 24 May 2025

Jurgen Klopp reveals why he was ‘DISAPPOINTED’ by Liverpool fans

Liam Delap, Man Utd, Ipswich
  • 24 May 2025

Man Utd need to forget Delap: Five BETTER and CHEAPER options

Jonathan David, Canada, Lille, 2024/25
  • 24 May 2025

Jonathan David’s next club revealed

Lamine Yamal Barcelona
  • 24 May 2025

CONFIRMED: Lamine Yamal given iconic Messi honour at Barcelona

Emiliano Martinez, Aston Villa, 2024/25
  • 24 May 2025

Unai Emery picks Emi Martinez replacement: World’s best young keeper heads to Aston Villa