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, Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2024/25

Analysis
26 May 2025

Alejandro Garnacho: The Premier League club where Man Utd's 'new Ronaldo' can unlock his potential

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

News
26 May 2025

Real Madrid agree to pay Liverpool MILLIONS to sign Trent early

Fabrizio Romano, Florian Wirtz, Matheus Cunha

News
26 May 2025

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Cunha SIGNS at Man Utd, Liverpool DOUBLE deal, BIG De Bruyne bid

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

News
25 May 2025

CONFIRMED: Cunha agrees Man Utd move and is handed ICONIC shirt number

Graham Potter, West Ham

Analysis
24 May 2025

Potter’s perfect signing: West Ham can land leading Bundesliga star to solve big problem

Ruben Amorim, Alejandro Garnacho, Man Utd

News
24 May 2025

Alejandro Garnacho transfer listed by Ruben Amorim – David Ornstein

Gianni Infantino, Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, 2024/25

News
24 May 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo could sign for a new club NEXT WEEK: FIFA president drops transfer bombshell

Jurgen Klopp, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool

News
24 May 2025

Jurgen Klopp reveals why he was ‘DISAPPOINTED’ by Liverpool fans

Liam Delap, Man Utd, Ipswich

Analysis
24 May 2025

Man Utd need to forget Delap: Five BETTER and CHEAPER options

Jonathan David, Canada, Lille, 2024/25

News
24 May 2025

Jonathan David’s next club revealed

Lamine Yamal Barcelona

News
24 May 2025

CONFIRMED: Lamine Yamal given iconic Messi honour at Barcelona

Emiliano Martinez, Aston Villa, 2024/25

Analysis
24 May 2025

Unai Emery picks Emi Martinez replacement: World’s best young keeper heads to Aston Villa

Alejandro Garnacho, Kevin De Bruyne, Florian Wirtz, Fabrizio Romano, transfer news

News
24 May 2025

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Garnacho U-TURN, Wirtz signing CLOSE, De Bruyne LATEST

Bruno Fernandes reacts after Man Utd lose the 2024/25 Europa League final to Tottenham

News
24 May 2025

Bruno Fernandes offered €230m to LEAVE Man Utd

Steven Gerrard, Rangers

News
23 May 2025

Steven Gerrard picks first Rangers signing: Liverpool legend heading to Ibrox

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, 2024/25

News
23 May 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo: Spanish businessman takes control of CR7’s future with Club World Cup ticket

Neymar, Santos, 2025

News
23 May 2025

Neymar future plunged into doubt after clashing with fans: He’s going off the rails

Bruno Fernandes, Man Utd

News
23 May 2025

Bruno Fernandes ‘deal expected’ as Man Utd scenario never seen before unfolds

Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba, Man Utd

News
24 May 2025

Man Utd told to sign Pogba: There’s a lot to like about the transfer

Luka Modric, Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, 2024/25

News
23 May 2025

Modric sparks Real Madrid BATTLE between Mbappe and Bellingham