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

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

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea

News
12 Apr 2025

Chelsea get prolific striker update as PSG eye ‘DREAM’ BlueCo raid

Mason Greenwood, Roberto de Zerbi, Marseille

News
12 Apr 2025

Greenwood’s Marseille form has HUGE transfer implications for Man Utd as Barcelona watch on

Jonathan David, Canada, Lille, 2024/25

News
12 Apr 2025

Jonathan David makes €50m transfer demand

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool

News
12 Apr 2025

Liverpool gift Salah a €150m sidekick after mega new contract

Jude Bellingham, Chelsea, 2024/25

News
12 Apr 2025

Chelsea success story: New deal for €18m star becoming the next Jude Bellingham

Cristiano Ronaldo, net worth

News
12 Apr 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo worth €850m: Man Utd legend the greatest marketing phenomenon in history

Jorginho, Arsenal, 2024/25

News
12 Apr 2025

Arsenal star OVERRATED: I can’t believe he’s had such a career, say former team-mates

Rasmus Hojlund, Man Utd, 2024/25

News
12 Apr 2025

Man Utd on the brink of caving in Hojlund transfer saga

Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal, 2024/25

News
11 Apr 2025

CONFIRMED: Arsenal win Gyokeres race with €135m bid

Viktor Gyokeres

News
11 Apr 2025

Viktor Gyokeres: Sporting fined THOUSANDS in SOCK change controversy

Angel di Maria, gambling

News
11 Apr 2025

Man Utd flop, Newcastle star and USMNT ace investigated over illegal website activity

Salah, Van Dijk, Liverpool, Man City Comparison

Analysis
11 Apr 2025

Liverpool need to avoid Man City-style disaster after new Salah and Van Dijk deals