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

Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid, 2025/26

News
29 Oct 2025

‘My passion got the better of me’ – Vini Jr issues El Clasico apology to Real Madrid

Arne Slot, Liverpool, Anfield

Analysis
29 Oct 2025

‘Too many duels lost’ – Slot calls out Liverpool squad amid Premier League slump

Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid, 2025/26

News
29 Oct 2025

Vini Jr at Real Madrid BREAKING POINT as Alonso feud escalates

Pep Guardiola, Man City, 2024/25

News
29 Oct 2025

Man City block €150m Real Madrid signing with big offer: ‘Huge piece in jigsaw’ to sign

Fabrizio Romano, Tottenham

News
29 Oct 2025

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Vini Jr DECISION, Slot SACK latest, Rogers TALKS

Max Dowman, Arsenal

News
29 Oct 2025

Arteta drops big hint on Arsenal wonderkid deal after ‘very positive’ talks

Neymar, Santos, 2025

News
27 Oct 2025

Neymar camp responds to stunning transfer rumour

Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, 2024/25

News
27 Oct 2025

Salah and Van Dijk letting Liverpool down – Wayne Rooney

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool

Analysis
27 Oct 2025

The €57m Mo Salah transfer mistake Liverpool can’t afford

Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid, 2025/26

Analysis
27 Oct 2025

Inside Vini Junior’s Clasico explosion – and why it could cost him at Real Madrid

Lamine Yamal of Barcelona reacts after El Clasico

News
27 Oct 2025

Raphinha criticises Lamine Yamal after El Clasico: He gave Real Madrid extra motivation

Joshua Zirkzee, Manchester United

News
27 Oct 2025

Zirkzee makes transfer decision as ‘serious possibility’ becomes reality for Man Utd star

Moises Caicedo, Chelsea

News
27 Oct 2025

Chelsea legend issues surprise Moises Caicedo transfer verdict

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, finances

News
27 Oct 2025

Man Utd set for major transfer windfall after Barcelona scouting mission

Nuno Espirito Santo, West Ham, Joshua Zirkzee

News
26 Oct 2025

West Ham make Nuno sack decision as Hammers admit ‘MISTAKE’ made

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2025/26

Analysis
26 Oct 2025

Man Utd’s midfield shortlist ranked: Who fits Ruben Amorim’s plan best?

Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea

News
26 Oct 2025

Fabrizio Romano gives Chelsea GOOD NEWS over €100m deal

Jobe Bellingham, Man Utd, 2025/26

News
26 Oct 2025

Man Utd make surprise Bellingham offer as Amorim targets January deal

Arne Slot, Richard Hughes, Liverpool, 2025/26

News
26 Oct 2025

Liverpool summer signings ranked as €470m spend brings a 32-year low

Carlos Baleba, Man Utd, 2025/26

News
26 Oct 2025

Baleba vs Casemiro: The Old Trafford battle that raised a €100m question