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

Alejandro Garnacho, Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd

News
26 Mar 2025

Garnacho ‘letting his family down’ with Cristiano Ronaldo obsession

The Premier League's biggest salaries: Mo Salah, Raheem Sterling, Erling Haaland

Confirmed
26 Mar 2025

REVEALED: The best paid Premier League players, including Haaland, Salah and Sterling

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea, Mikel Arteta, Arsenal

News
26 Mar 2025

Mudryk all over again? Chelsea race to beat Arsenal to Osimhen alternative

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Real Madrid, 2024/25

News
26 Mar 2025

CONFIRMED: Real Madrid reach another ‘GALACTIC’ agreement to add to Trent signing

Jadon Sancho, Chelsea

News
26 Mar 2025

Chelsea in surprise Sancho deal as Man Utd star nears move he’s been dreaming of

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Florentino Perez, Real Madrid

Analysis
26 Mar 2025

Trent Alexander-Arnold: The facts show he’d be a FOOL to leave Liverpool for Real Madrid

Jadon Sancho, Chelsea, Man Utd

Analysis
24 Mar 2025

Jadon Sancho: Future of Man Utd flop is staring everyone in the face

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Man Utd, INEOS

Analysis
24 Mar 2025

Ineos’ best decision since buying Man Utd as manager told: I’m ashamed to have hired you!

Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool, 2024/25

News
24 Mar 2025

Van Dijk makes Liverpool decision after Champions League and Carabao Cup failure

Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool, 2024/25

News
24 Mar 2025

Van Dijk makes Liverpool decision after Champions League and Carabao Cup failure

Man Utd, Jim Ratcliffe

News
24 Mar 2025

Man Utd set AMBITIOUS summer transfer target: Ineos’ big goal assessed

Ademola Lookman, Chelsea

Analysis
24 Mar 2025

Ademola Lookman: Ranking the SEVEN Premier League clubs that want Africa’s best player

Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal, 2024/25

News
24 Mar 2025

Portugal turns against Cristiano Ronaldo! ‘Why is he playing?’

Sandro Tonali, Newcastle, 2024/25

News
24 Mar 2025

Man Utd target shock Newcastle deal as Tonali rumours heat up

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, Barcelona, 2024/25

News
24 Mar 2025

Arsenal ready to spend €200m as Arteta ‘OBSESSED’ with Barcelona star

Renato Sanches, Roma, PSG, 2024/25

News
21 Mar 2025

PSG to complete deal for INFAMOUS Premier League star

Jonathan David, Lille, 2024/25

News
21 Mar 2025

Jonathan David in 'concrete negotiations' as Premier League transfer twist revealed

Millie Turner, Pongo, Man Utd, 2024/25

News
21 Mar 2025

Man Utd praised as dog joins star for contract renewal: Best signing ever!

Ibrahima Konate, William Saliba, Liverpool, Arsenal

News
21 Mar 2025

Saliba and Konate branded ‘centre-back pairing from HELL’

Kaoru Mitoma, Brighton, 2024/25

News
21 Mar 2025

Brighton CONFIRM signing of their next Mitoma: ‘One of the best young talents’