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

Mo Salah, Nicolas Jackson, Chelsea, 2024/25

News
2 Apr 2025

Chelsea make Nicolas Jackson repeat: €40m striker to follow in Salah’s footsteps

Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid, 2024/25

News
2 Apr 2025

Jude Bellingham ENDS €100m Man Utd rumour with emphatic message

Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid, Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2024/25

News
31 Mar 2025

Real Madrid in ‘decisive meeting’ to take €60m star from Arsenal

Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal

News
31 Mar 2025

Gyokeres signing a mistake – Arteta told to move for alternative with ‘Arsenal DNA’

Nico Williams, Chelsea, 2024/25

News
31 Mar 2025

Fresh Nico Williams contact as attacker’s Chelsea move confirmed

Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid, Man City, 2024/25

News
31 Mar 2025

Man City hijack Real Madrid bid for ‘Bellingham of defenders’ after Alexander-Arnold warning

Ruben Amorim, Bruno Fernandes, Man Utd, 2024/25

Analysis
31 Mar 2025

Amorim ends two Man Utd careers with €100m Bruno Fernandes decision

Bukayo Saka, Arsenal, Fabrizio Romano, 2024/25

News
31 Mar 2025

Fabrizio Romano drops Bukayo Saka bomb as Berta takes quick decision

Darwin Nunez, Liverpool, 2024/25

News
31 Mar 2025

Newcastle in €110m Liverpool deal as Darwin Nunez decision made

On-loan Man Utd winger Antony celebrates Real Betis' win over Sevilla, 2024/25

News
31 Mar 2025

Real Betis tell Man Utd they ‘DEVALUED’ Antony as ‘CROWDFUNDING’ plea made

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Man Utd, INEOS

News
29 Mar 2025

Ratcliffe makes ALARMING Ineos admission as Man Utd struggles continue

Lamine Yamal and Jules Kounde of Barcelona celebrate scoring against Getafe, 2024/25

News
29 Mar 2025

Chelsea to ‘BREAK THE BANK’ and sign Barcelona star due to Real Madrid threat

Moonbeam, Erling Haaland, Man City, mascot, 2024/25

News
29 Mar 2025

Haaland accused of leaving mascot Moonbeam with head injury: Man City cover up claims

Victor Osimhen, Nigeria, 2024

News
29 Mar 2025

CONFIRMED: Victor Osimhen makes Premier League transfer admission

Enzo Maresca, Cole Palmer, Chelsea, 2024/25

News
29 Mar 2025

Chelsea face Champions League BAN: UEFA could block Blues from playing next season’s competition

Jadon Sancho, Chelsea, 2024/25

News
28 Mar 2025

Sancho ‘Plan B’ revealed as Chelsea winger tipped as Chiesa replacement

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, 2024/25

News
28 Mar 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo to be replaced by €100m Premier League star

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Celtic

News
28 Mar 2025

Liverpool send MILLIONS to Celtic as Alexander-Arnold replacement found

Neymar, Kylian Mbappe, Aston Villa, 2024/25

Analysis
28 Mar 2025

‘A mix of Mbappe and Neymar’ – Aston Villa in position to beat Arsenal and Liverpool to €80m striker

Jonathan David, Lille, 2024/25

News
28 Mar 2025

Jonathan David: Six Premier League clubs pushing after Lille striker drops transfer hint