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

David Moyes reacts to Idrissa Gueye's red card against Manchester United
  • 24 Nov 2025

Moyes’ stunning reaction to Idrissa Gueye red card: I LIKE my players fighting each other!

Gary Neville, Man Utd
  • 24 Nov 2025

‘Not conning anybody’ – Gary Neville slams Man Utd star who ‘bugged’ him in Everton defeat

Murillo, Arsenal, Transfer News Today
  • 24 Nov 2025

Arsenal Transfer News Today: Murillo deal ‘inevitable’ as Gunners make first bid

Hansi Flick, Barcelona, 2025/26
  • 24 Nov 2025

Barcelona signing announced in deal that will delight Hansi Flick

Mo Salah, Arne Slot, Liverpool
  • 24 Nov 2025

Slot sending the wrong message to Liverpool signings over LAZY Salah – Wayne Rooney

Rangers FC, 2025/26
  • 24 Nov 2025

Double Rangers sacking announced: Thelwell and Stewart dismissed following transfer turmoil

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd
  • 24 Nov 2025

Why it’s make-or-break for this Man Utd star against Everton

Andre Gomes, Wolves, 2025/26
  • 24 Nov 2025

Joao Gomes to Man Utd: Wolves make official statement in response to 'advanced talks' claim

Hansi Flick, Barcelona, Chelsea
  • 24 Nov 2025

Barcelona’s next superstar is a Chelsea player: Flick sees ‘immediate solution’ at Stamford Bridge

Kobbie Mainoo, Man Utd, 2025/26
  • 24 Nov 2025

Amorim reveals Mainoo’s Man Utd future with January transfer statement

Arne Slot, Liverpool, 2025/26
  • 24 Nov 2025

Liverpool launch stunning Real Madrid bid: Slot aiming to break Isak transfer record already

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2025/26
  • 24 Nov 2025

Arsenal’s ‘serious intent’ to sign Premier League star as record-breaking deal ‘inevitable’

Ruben Amorim, Casemiro, Man Utd, 2025/26
  • 24 Nov 2025

Amorim admits ‘surprise’ as Casemiro transfer demand issued at Man Utd

Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid, 2025/26
  • 22 Nov 2025

Xabi Alonso eyes ‘SURPRISE’ January signing at Real Madrid

Bukayo Saka, Arsenal, 2025/26
  • 22 Nov 2025

Arsenal Transfer News Today: Bukayo Saka contract update as Arteta eyes €80m winger deal

Pep Guardiola, Man City, 2025/26
  • 22 Nov 2025

Man City hit with INSANE fine for Pep Guardiola’s team talks

Benjamin Sesko, Man Utd, Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal, 2025/26
  • 22 Nov 2025

REVEALED: Why Man Utd picked Benjamin Sesko ahead of Viktor Gyokeres

Arne Slot, Alexander Isak, Liverpool, 2025/26
  • 22 Nov 2025

Arne Slot admits Liverpool have Alexander Isak problem and provides CONTROVERSIAL solution

Jose Mourinho, Benfica, 2025/26
  • 22 Nov 2025

Jose Mourinho fumes at ‘nine betrayers’ in stunning Benfica rant

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd transfer news, 2025/26
  • 22 Nov 2025

Man Utd Transfer News Today: Amorim gets wonderkid update as €30m deal confirmed