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

Antoine Griezmann, LAFC, 2024/25

News
16 Apr 2025

Griezmann makes MLS transfer decision as attacker agrees pay-cut

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2024/25

News
16 Apr 2025

Man Utd make ‘major breakthrough’ for striker some staff see as a 'massive risk'

Virgil van Dijk, Real Madrid

News
16 Apr 2025

Liverpool star follows Van Dijk example and rejects Real Madrid

Dean Huijsen, Real Madrid

News
16 Apr 2025

Arsenal land another blow to Real Madrid: €60m star makes transfer decision

Victor Osimhen, Chelsea

News
16 Apr 2025

Chelsea in 'DREAM' deal as Osimhen transfer edges closer

Tyler Dibling, Southampton, 2024/25

News
16 Apr 2025

Tyler Dibling to Man Utd: Move planned as €80m fee wide of the mark

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr

News
16 Apr 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo signs €400m Al-Nassr contract with a TWIST

Alejandro Garnacho, Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2024/25

News
14 Apr 2025

Man Utd SLASH Garnacho asking price as desperate Amorim pushes star out

Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe

FEATURE
14 Apr 2025

The footballers who have transferred for more than €100m

Rodrigo Mora, Porto, 2024/25

News
14 Apr 2025

Rodrigo Mora: Man Utd get transfer update on Porto wonderkid as ‘first summer signing’ picked

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal

News
14 Apr 2025

Arsenal talks with Champions League winner confirmed: Situation is positive

Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid, 2024/25

News
14 Apr 2025

Bellingham in FIGHT with Real Madrid team-mate: Stars pulled apart ahead of Arsenal showdown

Marcus Rashford, Aston Villa, 2024/25

Analysis
14 Apr 2025

Villa, Man Utd or Palace? Why Marcus Rashford is heading for a BIG summer problem

Ilkay Gundogan, Kevin De Bruyne, Man City, 2024/25

News
14 Apr 2025

Guardiola explains why Gundogan stays and De Bruyne could join Messi at Inter Miami

Luis Diaz, Liverpool, Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, 2024/25

News
14 Apr 2025

Luis Diaz set for Ronaldo hookup after €350m Saudi bid made

Rayan Cherki, Lyon, 2024/25

News
14 Apr 2025

Rayan Cherki: Man Utd make ‘SHAMEFUL’ transfer bid

Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray, 2024/25

News
14 Apr 2025

Osimhen makes official transfer announcement

Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring for Arsenal against PSG in the Champions League

News
14 Apr 2025

Bukayo Saka: Arsenal ace gets huge new contract update as ‘huge respect’ shown

Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray, 2024/25

News
12 Apr 2025

Osimhen transfer ‘certain’ as Liverpool find €150m Salah sidekick

Andy Carroll, flip flops

News
12 Apr 2025

Andy Carroll’s BIZARRE win bonus: Bordeaux striker secures unbelievable prize