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

Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray, 2024/25

News
5 Apr 2025

Victor Osimhen receives two ‘official’ offers from Premier League clubs

Kevin De Bruyne, Manchester City

Analysis
4 Apr 2025

Shock Premier League move or Saudi switch: What’s next for Kevin De Bruyne after Man City goodbye?

Mo Salah, Liverpool, 2024/25

News
4 Apr 2025

Ornstein sends Salah renewal message and says ‘decent chance’ Liverpool ace leaves

Mohammed Kudus, West Ham, Arsenal, Liverpool, 2024/25

News
4 Apr 2025

Mohammed Kudus: Scramble for West Ham ace who has THREE release clauses

Facundo Medina, Lens, Argentina, 2024

News
4 Apr 2025

Argentina star comes on the market: Man Utd rekindle old flame as European giants hover

Ruud van Nistelrooy, Leicester City, 2024/25

News
4 Apr 2025

Ruud van Nistelrooy in ‘HEATED’ training ground bust up with Leicester City star

Ruben Amorim, Viktor Gyokeres, Man Utd, 2024/25

Analysis
4 Apr 2025

Man Utd target 10-goal Serie A hitman: Amorim finds his Gyokeres 2.0

Andrea Berta, Mikel Arteta, Arsenal

News
4 Apr 2025

Arsenal pick their striker as Berta makes €100m hitman transfer priority

Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea, 2024/25

News
4 Apr 2025

Chelsea send Real Madrid a €70m offer as Enzo Fernandez swap possibility emerges

Ruben Amorim, Rasmus Hojlund, Man Utd

Analysis
3 Apr 2025

Man Utd could trade Hojlund for the Premier League striker Amorin dreams of

Kevin De Bruyne, Pep Guardiola, Man City, 2024/25

News
3 Apr 2025

De Bruyne heads Saudi second division as Man City axe TEN in massive overhaul

Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea, 2024/25

News
3 Apr 2025

Chelsea sent Enzo Fernandez transfer warning amid €100m bid rumours

Unai Emery, Aston Villa, 2024/25

News
3 Apr 2025

Aston Villa in ‘HISTORIC’ contract offer as Real Madrid star targeted

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, Albert Docks, 2024/25

News
3 Apr 2025

Salah signs new Liverpool deal? TRUTH behind Albert Dock photo emerges as ‘full agreement’ reached

Rayan Cherki, Arsenal, 2024/25

News
3 Apr 2025

Cherki holds the keys to bargain €15m Arsenal signing of fast-rising star

Marcus Rashford, Aston Villa, Man Utd, 2024/25

News
3 Apr 2025

Man Utd sent glowing Rashford loan report by Aston Villa: Everything is getting better

Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea

News
3 Apr 2025

Chelsea in surprise deal for ‘best player in the world’ after Romano message

Nico Williams, Arsenal

News
3 Apr 2025

Berta has Arsenal in ‘POLE POSITION’ for winger after Nico Williams meeting

Pep Guardiola, Man City, 2024/25

News
2 Apr 2025

Guardiola faces 'DECISIVE HOURS': Pep tipped to quit Man City for another crisis club

Mikel Arteta, Ruben Amorim

News
2 Apr 2025

Arsenal reignite interest in Man Utd’s most IN-FORM player – report