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

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr

1 Feb 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo’s €100m hopes RUINED by European giants

Benjamin Sesko, Arsenal

1 Feb 2025

Benjamin Sesko: Arsenal get ‘very big chance of transfer’ message from Fabrizio Romano

Ayden Heaven, Arsenal, 2024/25

1 Feb 2025

OFFICIAL: Man Utd sign top Arsenal wonderkid with first-team promise

Axel Disasi, Enzo Maresca, Chelsea, 2024/25

1 Feb 2025

Chelsea DOUBLE DEAL talks as Disasi option emerges

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd

1 Feb 2025

Man Utd in ‘CRAZY three-way operation’ to sign striker

Fabrizio Romano, Mathys Tel, Alejandro Garnacho

1 Feb 2025

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Tel DECISION, Garnacho U-TURN, NEW Man City target

Marcus Rashford, Man Utd, 2024/25

31 Jan 2025

Barcelona turn their back on Rashford to make transfer hijack

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2023/24

31 Jan 2025

Arteta issues ‘VERY CONFIDENT’ message over Arsenal striker hunt

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2024/25

31 Jan 2025

CONFIRMED: Amorim makes €60m Man Utd signing

Axel Disasi, Unai Emery, Aston Villa, Chelsea, 2024/25

31 Jan 2025

Aston Villa ROCKED as priority transfer blocked at the last minute

Pep Guardiola, Man City, 2024/25

31 Jan 2025

One more signing for Man City! Guardiola gets GREEN LIGHT for another transfer

Chloe Kelly Manchester City 2024-25

31 Jan 2025

Arsenal Women sign Man City star after 'messy break up'

Ollie Watkins, Mikel Arteta, Arsenal

31 Jan 2025

Arsenal get ‘CRAZY’ Watkins message as striker transfer confirmed

Arne Slot, Liverpool

31 Jan 2025

CONFIRMED: Liverpool star delights Slot with SHOCK decision to stay

Mathys Tel, Fabrizio Romano, Ollie Watkins

31 Jan 2025

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: NEW Tel bid, CRAZY Arsenal offer, Dorgu DELAY

Kobbie Mainoo, Man Utd, 2024/25

31 Jan 2025

Mainoo needs to leave Man Utd because of Amorim

Jhon Duran, Aston Villa, 2024/25

30 Jan 2025

Aston Villa pick Duran replacement as €77m deal confirmed

Benjamin Sesko, Xavi Simons, Rasenballsport Leipzig, 2024/25

30 Jan 2025

Xavi Simons: What €80m deal means for Sesko

Fabrizio Romano, Man Utd, 2023/24

30 Jan 2025

Romano announces DELAY to Man Utd transfer amid fears of deal COLLAPSE

Arne Slot, Liverpool

30 Jan 2025

Liverpool SHOCK as star sent home with Club World Cup decision made