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

Unai Emery, Aston Villa, 2024/25

News
3 Apr 2025

Aston Villa in ‘HISTORIC’ contract offer as Real Madrid star targeted

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, Albert Docks, 2024/25

News
3 Apr 2025

Salah signs new Liverpool deal? TRUTH behind Albert Dock photo emerges as ‘full agreement’ reached

Rayan Cherki, Arsenal, 2024/25

News
3 Apr 2025

Cherki holds the keys to bargain €15m Arsenal signing of fast-rising star

Marcus Rashford, Aston Villa, Man Utd, 2024/25

News
3 Apr 2025

Man Utd sent glowing Rashford loan report by Aston Villa: Everything is getting better

Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea

News
3 Apr 2025

Chelsea in surprise deal for ‘best player in the world’ after Romano message

Nico Williams, Arsenal

News
3 Apr 2025

Berta has Arsenal in ‘POLE POSITION’ for winger after Nico Williams meeting

Pep Guardiola, Man City, 2024/25

News
2 Apr 2025

Guardiola faces 'DECISIVE HOURS': Pep tipped to quit Man City for another crisis club

Mikel Arteta, Ruben Amorim

News
2 Apr 2025

Arsenal reignite interest in Man Utd’s most IN-FORM player – report

Andrea Cambiaso, Liverpool, Man City

News
2 Apr 2025

Liverpool or Man City? Cambiaso agent reveals transfer decision

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, Sunderland, 2024/25

News
2 Apr 2025

Kylian Mbappe slammed over failed Sunderland transfer

Lionel Messi, FC Barcelona

News
2 Apr 2025

€100m scandal throws Barcelona transfer plans into chaos: Messi homecoming SHATTERED

Anthony Elanga celebrates scoring against Man Utd for Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, 2024/25

News
2 Apr 2025

Man Utd’s ‘ONLY’ mistake with Anthony Elanga revealed

Rasmus Hojlund, Ruben Amorim, Jacob Harry Maguire, Man Utd, 2024/25

Analysis
2 Apr 2025

Harry Maguire FINISHES Rasmus Hojlund’s Man Utd career in 8 minutes

Mo Salah, Nicolas Jackson, Chelsea, 2024/25

News
2 Apr 2025

Chelsea make Nicolas Jackson repeat: €40m striker to follow in Salah’s footsteps

Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid, 2024/25

News
2 Apr 2025

Jude Bellingham ENDS €100m Man Utd rumour with emphatic message

Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid, Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2024/25

News
31 Mar 2025

Real Madrid in ‘decisive meeting’ to take €60m star from Arsenal

Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal

News
31 Mar 2025

Gyokeres signing a mistake – Arteta told to move for alternative with ‘Arsenal DNA’

Nico Williams, Chelsea, 2024/25

News
31 Mar 2025

Fresh Nico Williams contact as attacker’s Chelsea move confirmed

Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid, Man City, 2024/25

News
31 Mar 2025

Man City hijack Real Madrid bid for ‘Bellingham of defenders’ after Alexander-Arnold warning

Ruben Amorim, Bruno Fernandes, Man Utd, 2024/25

Analysis
31 Mar 2025

Amorim ends two Man Utd careers with €100m Bruno Fernandes decision