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

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Ruben Amorim, Man Utd

News
30 Jun 2025

New Man Utd manager announced: Old Trafford legend returns for U18 role

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, 2024/25

News
30 Jun 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
30 Jun 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

Feature
30 Jun 2025

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

Bukayo Saka, Arsenal, 2024/25

News
30 Jun 2025

Arsenal in BARGAIN bid for €75m-rated Bukayo Saka backup

Bryan Mbeumo, Man Utd

News
30 Jun 2025

Man Utd given deadline for Mbeumo Plan B as CUT-PRICE deal confirmed

Fabrizio Romano, transfer news

News
30 Jun 2025

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: Chelsea SIGNING, Gyokeres BETRAYED, Man Utd ADVANCING

Ines Aguiar, Viktor Gyokeres, Sporting CP

News
30 Jun 2025

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

Paul Pogba, Monaco

DONE DEALS
28 Jun 2025

DONE DEALS: Every official completed transfer around Europe today

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

Christopher Nkunku, Chelsea

News
28 Jun 2025

CONFIRMED: Chelsea open talks with €60m Nkunku replacement

Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray, 2024/25

News
28 Jun 2025

Victor Osimhen transfer news today: ‘DONE DEAL’ announcement as monstrous contract offer made

Alexander Isak

News
28 Jun 2025

Alexander Isak: Transfer verdict on Newcastle star lands as club in ‘strong position’ revealed

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

Hamza Igamane, Rangers, 2024/25

News
28 Jun 2025

Rangers agree ‘major transfer coup’ as Igamane deal develops