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

Amadou Kone, Man Utd

Analysis
30 Apr 2025

Who is Amadou Kone? The next Caicedo being chased by Man Utd and Liverpool

Enzo Maresca, Todd Boehly, Chelsea

News
30 Apr 2025

Chelsea take SHOCK striker option: Boehly makes shrewd transfer decision

Erik ten Hag, Xavi, Bayer Leverkusen

News
30 Apr 2025

Ten Hag to beat Xavi to top job: Sacked Man Utd boss told deal is ‘WELL ADVANCED’

Paul Pogba, 2025

News
30 Apr 2025

REVEALED: MLS club in Pogba talks as Adidas factor tipped to count

Matheus Cunha, Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2024/25

News
30 Apr 2025

Man Utd to make striker signing TODAY as Cunha sent transfer message

Arsenal's Martin Odegaard reacts during the Champions League semi-final against PSG

Analysis
30 Apr 2025

Odegaard is being hung out to dry by Arsenal

Alejandro Garnacho, Arsenal

News
30 Apr 2025

Man Utd CHANGE Garnacho transfer stance in move no one saw coming

Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid

News
30 Apr 2025

Alonso’s demands Real Madrid signing as €200m renovation planned

Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid

News
28 Apr 2025

Real Madrid make three INCREDIBLE gestures as Perez prepares to sack Ancelotti

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

News
28 Apr 2025

Man City 2025 transfer spending hits €250m as super agent steps in to seal first summer signing

Fabrizio Romano, Man Utd, 2023/24

News
28 Apr 2025

Fabrizio Romano: Man Utd to complete major signing ‘VERY SOON’

Graham Potter, Barcelona, 2024/25

News
28 Apr 2025

West Ham send millions to Barcelona as transfer CONFIRMED

Lionel Messi, Barcelona, 2024

News
28 Apr 2025

Messi planning Barcelona return as contract signing nears

Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal

News
28 Apr 2025

Gyokeres sends transfer message to Arsenal and eclipses Salah in Golden Shoe race

Ancelotti, Romano, Amorim

News
28 Apr 2025

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: Man Utd deal CLOSE, Man City MOVE, Ancelotti gets HUGE contract

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool, Real Madrid, 2024/25

News
28 Apr 2025

Alexander-Arnold to stay! Gakpo drops BOMBSHELL Liverpool transfer hint

Darwin Nunez, Liverpool, 2024/25

News
28 Apr 2025

‘F***ing idiot!’ – Darwin Nunez BLOWS chance of a big move at Liverpool title party, fans fear

Victor Osimhen, Fabrizio Romano, Nico WIlliams

News
27 Apr 2025

Romano drops Osimhen bomb as Chelsea send Nico Williams to Arsenal

Christopher Nkunku, Chelsea, 2024/25

Analysis
26 Apr 2025

The Chelsea outcast who’s PERFECT for Arsenal

Max Dowman, Arsenal, UEFA Youth League, 2024/25

News
26 Apr 2025

Arsenal’s own Lamine Yamal scores FOUR and called the best Hale End prospect ever