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

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd

News
7 Jun 2025

Man Utd striker search takes TWIST as contract talks confirmed

Victor Osimhen, Paris

News
7 Jun 2025

Victor Osimhen transfer news: 'JAW-DROPPING' €195m deal as striker jets to PARIS after agreement

Florian Wirtz, Fabrizio Romano, Bryan Mbeumo

News
7 Jun 2025

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: Arsenal striker BREAKTHROUGH, Wirtz BOOM, Mbeumo PROGRESS

Jose Mourinho, Man Utd

News
7 Jun 2025

Jose Mourinho RETURNS to Man Utd to save star from Amorim

Ange Postecolgou, Tottenham

News
7 Jun 2025

Postecoglou replacement found: Tottenham deal with experienced Premier League boss 'almost done'

Tijjani Reijnders, Manchester City

News
7 Jun 2025

Reijnders to Man City transfer CONFIRMED by manager

Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray, 2024/25

News
6 Jun 2025

CONFIRMED: Victor Osimhen accepts contract offer ahead of Club World Cup

Jean-Clair Todibo, France, Nice, 2023/24

News
6 Jun 2025

DONE DEALS: Every official transfer around Europe today

Jarrad Branthwaite, Chelsea

News
6 Jun 2025

Chelsea ‘interest’ CONFIRMED as Branthwaite transfer rumour addressed

Rayan Cherki, Man City, 2024/25

Analysis
6 Jun 2025

Rayan Cherki to Man City is Pep Guardiola’s latest crime against football

Bryan Mbeumo, Man Utd

News
6 Jun 2025

Mbeumo AGREES move as Man Utd meet Brentford’s asking price

Fabrizio Romano, transfer news

News
6 Jun 2025

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: Rodrygo to Arsenal, Cherki to Man City and Barcelona’s problem

Arne Slot, Liverpool, 2024/25

News
6 Jun 2025

Liverpool sent transfer warning by €70m star over Anfield EXIT

Luis Campos and Luis Enrique, PSG

Feature
6 Jun 2025

How to build a Champions League-winning team in one summer

Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid, 2024/25

News
6 Jun 2025

Real Madrid’s next signing announced

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal

News
6 Jun 2025

Arteta picks Arsenal’s next winger and bids €70m

Viktor Gyokeres, Man Utd, 2024/25

News
6 Jun 2025

Man Utd ready to splash out €100m with transfer ‘IMMINENT’

Jeremie Frimpong, Man Utd

News
5 Jun 2025

Man Utd cash in on Frimpong’s Liverpool move: €47.5m heading to Old Trafford

Mikel Arteta, Man Utd, 2024/25

News
5 Jun 2025

Arsenal set transfer TRAP for Man Utd: Arteta to blame for Red Devils’ most infamous deal

Florian Wirtz, Liverpool

News
5 Jun 2025

Florian Wirtz CONFIRMS 'box office' Liverpool move