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

Premier League, transfer window

News
27 Mar 2025

OFFICIAL: Premier League confirms THIRD transfer window in ‘exceptional’ move

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool, 2024/25

News
27 Mar 2025

Trent Alexander-Arnold: Gary Neville ‘taking the p***’ with stance over Liverpool exit

Joao Felix, Chelsea

News
27 Mar 2025

Joao Felix transfer announced by agent as Osimhen deal falls into place

Kobbie Mainoo, Man Utd

News
27 Mar 2025

Man Utd drop Mainoo bomb: It’s thought a transfer might be best for everyone

Marcus Rashford, Aston Villa, 2024/25

News
27 Mar 2025

Aston Villa’s Rashford replacement? Emery targets sharp-shooting attacker in blow to Man Utd

Todd Boehly, Chelsea, 2024/25

News
27 Mar 2025

Todd Boehly Vivid Seats scandal: Anger grows at Chelsea as Liverpool tickets on sale for crazy money

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd

News
27 Mar 2025

Amorim gets green light to make Man Utd’s first MAJOR summer signing with 'clear' transfer message

Alexander Isak

News
27 Mar 2025

Arsenal open talks with striker Gooners believe is better than Isak: ‘The new Thierry Henry’

Taylor Swift, Barcelona, El Clasico, 2024/25

News
27 Mar 2025

Taylor Swift close to Barcelona deal, set to appear at El Clasico

Kobbie Mainoo, Tyler Dibling, Lamine Yamal

Analysis
26 Mar 2025

The most valuable teenagers in the world: Where does ‘£100m’ Tyler Dibling rate?

Tyler Dibling, Southampton, 2024/25

News
26 Mar 2025

Tyler Dibling: ‘STAGGERING’ price tag set as Premier League giants circle for Southampton star

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