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

Enzo Maresca, Carlo Ancelotti, Chelsea, Real Madrid, 2024/25

News
23 Apr 2025

Chelsea knock Real Madrid out with €60m bid

Rayan Cherki, Lyon, 2024/25

News
23 Apr 2025

Rayan Cherki: Major transfer development as €15m deal secured

Raphinha, Barcelona, Saudi Pro League, 2024/25

News
23 Apr 2025

Saudi reacts to Vini Jr contract bomb: €300m offer for Raphinha

Ruben Amorim, axe, Man Utd

News
23 Apr 2025

Amorin axes SIX! Man Utd boss targets €200m sales to fund spending spree

Pep Guardiola, Jorge Mendes, Man City, 2024/25

News
23 Apr 2025

Man City close in on first summer signing: Super agent fuels €75m deal

Leroy Sane, Bayern Munich, 2024/25

News
23 Apr 2025

Leroy Sane: Arsenal target turns down ‘HUGE’ offer with €45m contract still on the table

Victor Osimhen, Ruben Amorim, Man Utd

News
23 Apr 2025

Victor Osimhen: Amorim sees Napoli striker as ‘PERFECT’ as Man Utd transfer agreement reached

Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid

News
23 Apr 2025

Vini Jr BOMB! Real Madrid star agrees contract after €1 BILLION Saudi offer

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2024/25

News
23 Apr 2025

REVEALED: Man Utd target ‘LOVES’ the club as transfer desire made clear

Victor Osimhen, Man Utd, 2024/25

Analysis
21 Apr 2025

Man Utd find Osimhen’s perfect partner: €155m double deal will light up Old Trafford

Pep Guardiola and Lionel Messi in Barcelona

21 Apr 2025

What is Barcelona’s biggest loss of all time?

Raphinha

News
21 Apr 2025

Raphinha targeted by THREE Premier League clubs as €95m transfer battle erupts

Lionel Messi, Arsenal

News
21 Apr 2025

Arsenal Transfer News Today: Gyokeres deal SOON, Messi comparisons and ‘mini-Salah’ move

Pep Guardiola, Man CIty, Barcelona, 2024/25

News
21 Apr 2025

Man City ‘break the market’ with €200m transfer bid

Jonathan Tah, Bayer Leverkusen, 2024/25

News
21 Apr 2025

CONFIRMED: Jonathan Tah transfer decision as Barcelona rumours build

Marcus Rashford, Aston Villa, 2024/25

News
21 Apr 2025

Barcelona launch Rashford bid as star rejects chance to double his wage in the Premier League

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Real Madrid, 2024/25

News
21 Apr 2025

Trent Alexander-Arnold to make Real Madrid announcement this week, claims top pundit

Pedro Neto and Jadon Sancho of Chelsea celebrate scoring against Fulham in the Premier League, 2024/25

News
21 Apr 2025

CONFIRMED: Chelsea’s Fulham win triggers major summer transfer

Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal

News
19 Apr 2025

Fabrizio Romano announces the major Arsenal signing that is only ‘a matter of time’

Ruben Amorim, Rayan Cherki, Man Utd, 2024/25

News
19 Apr 2025

Man Utd left STUNNED by ‘disrespectful’ transfer target's X-rated gesture