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

Bryan Mbeumo, Man Utd

News
6 Jun 2025

Mbeumo AGREES move as Man Utd meet Brentford’s asking price

Fabrizio Romano, transfer news

News
6 Jun 2025

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: Rodrygo to Arsenal, Cherki to Man City and Barcelona’s problem

Arne Slot, Liverpool, 2024/25

News
6 Jun 2025

Liverpool sent transfer warning by €70m star over Anfield EXIT

Luis Campos and Luis Enrique, PSG

Feature
6 Jun 2025

How to build a Champions League-winning team in one summer

Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid, 2024/25

News
6 Jun 2025

Real Madrid’s next signing announced

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal

News
6 Jun 2025

Arteta picks Arsenal’s next winger and bids €70m

Viktor Gyokeres, Man Utd, 2024/25

News
6 Jun 2025

Man Utd ready to splash out €100m with transfer ‘IMMINENT’

Jeremie Frimpong, Man Utd

News
5 Jun 2025

Man Utd cash in on Frimpong’s Liverpool move: €47.5m heading to Old Trafford

Mikel Arteta, Man Utd, 2024/25

News
5 Jun 2025

Arsenal set transfer TRAP for Man Utd: Arteta to blame for Red Devils’ most infamous deal

Florian Wirtz, Liverpool

News
5 Jun 2025

Florian Wirtz CONFIRMS 'box office' Liverpool move

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd

News
5 Jun 2025

Man Utd target ‘very keen’ on move as transfer expert sends POSITIVE Champions League message

Nemanja Matic, Lyon, LGBT, 2024/25

News
5 Jun 2025

Ex-Man Utd star gets FOUR-GAME ban following LGBT awareness day

Nick Woltemade, Lionel Messi

Analysis
26 Jun 2025

Two-metre Messi! The unlikely striker Arsenal and Liverpool are battling over

Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal, 2025

News
5 Jun 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo sends 'very clear' transfer message after being ‘RUN OVER’ by fan

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Man Utd, 2023/24

News
5 Jun 2025

Fabrizio Romano confirms ‘official’ Man Utd CHANGE in Sir Jim Ratcliffe shakeup

Franco Mastantuono, Real Madrid, 2025

News
5 Jun 2025

Real Madrid reach Mastantuono AGREEMENT: Xabi Alonso makes his mark with key role in deal

Viktor Gyokeres, Florian Wirtz

Analysis
4 Jun 2025

Transfer Window OPEN: Who the biggest teams in Europe will buy

Raheem Sterling, Arsenal

Analysis
4 Jun 2025

Raheem Sterling’s Arsenal loan COST Chelsea €35m

Hansi Flick, Barcelona, 2024/25

News
4 Jun 2025

Barcelona complete first summer signing: Five-year deal accepted for ‘best in the world’

Davide Ancelotti, Rangers

News
4 Jun 2025

Rangers get Davide Ancelotti HOPE as next manager announcement nears