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

Matheus Cunha, Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2024/25
  • 25 May 2025

CONFIRMED: Cunha agrees Man Utd move and is handed ICONIC shirt number

Graham Potter, West Ham
  • 24 May 2025

Potter’s perfect signing: West Ham can land leading Bundesliga star to solve big problem

Ruben Amorim, Alejandro Garnacho, Man Utd
  • 24 May 2025

Alejandro Garnacho transfer listed by Ruben Amorim – David Ornstein

Gianni Infantino, Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, 2024/25
  • 24 May 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo could sign for a new club NEXT WEEK: FIFA president drops transfer bombshell

Jurgen Klopp, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool
  • 24 May 2025

Jurgen Klopp reveals why he was ‘DISAPPOINTED’ by Liverpool fans

Liam Delap, Man Utd, Ipswich
  • 24 May 2025

Man Utd need to forget Delap: Five BETTER and CHEAPER options

Jonathan David, Canada, Lille, 2024/25
  • 24 May 2025

Jonathan David’s next club revealed

Lamine Yamal Barcelona
  • 24 May 2025

CONFIRMED: Lamine Yamal given iconic Messi honour at Barcelona

Emiliano Martinez, Aston Villa, 2024/25
  • 24 May 2025

Unai Emery picks Emi Martinez replacement: World’s best young keeper heads to Aston Villa

Alejandro Garnacho, Kevin De Bruyne, Florian Wirtz, Fabrizio Romano, transfer news
  • 24 May 2025

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Garnacho U-TURN, Wirtz signing CLOSE, De Bruyne LATEST

Bruno Fernandes reacts after Man Utd lose the 2024/25 Europa League final to Tottenham
  • 24 May 2025

Bruno Fernandes offered €230m to LEAVE Man Utd

Steven Gerrard, Rangers
  • 23 May 2025

Steven Gerrard picks first Rangers signing: Liverpool legend heading to Ibrox

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, 2024/25
  • 23 May 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo: Spanish businessman takes control of CR7’s future with Club World Cup ticket

Neymar, Santos, 2025
  • 23 May 2025

Neymar future plunged into doubt after clashing with fans: He’s going off the rails

Bruno Fernandes, Man Utd
  • 23 May 2025

Bruno Fernandes ‘deal expected’ as Man Utd scenario never seen before unfolds

Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba, Man Utd
  • 24 May 2025

Man Utd told to sign Pogba: There’s a lot to like about the transfer

Luka Modric, Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, 2024/25
  • 23 May 2025

Modric sparks Real Madrid BATTLE between Mbappe and Bellingham

Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray, 2024/25
  • 23 May 2025

Victor Osimhen Transfer News Today: Chelsea in the blood as contract talks step up

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Real Madrid, 2024/25
  • 23 May 2025

Trent Alexander-Arnold: Liverpool boss Arne Slot gives Real Madrid and Xabi Alonso a ‘GIFT’

Deco, Liverpool, Barcelona
  • 23 May 2025

Barcelona go ‘ALL OUT’ to sign Liverpool star after Deco admission