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, 2025/26

News
29 Sep 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr successor picked amid £17m pay dispute

Xabi Alonso, Atletico Madrid v Real Madrid

News
27 Sep 2025

Alonso reacts to ‘total catastrophe’: Real Madrid boss pinpoints one reason for derby disaster

Rúben Amorim, Manchester United

News
27 Sep 2025

Amorim 'not concerned' by sack as £21m Man Utd decision looms

Eddie Howe, Newcastle

News
27 Sep 2025

Eddie Howe admits failed transfer actually helped Newcastle

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, 2024/25

Analysis
27 Sep 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo in pay dispute worth millions

Fabrizio Romano, Man City

News
27 Sep 2025

Man City agree six-year deal with £61m attacker – Fabrizio Romano

Graham Potter, West Ham United, 2025/26

News
27 Sep 2025

Official: Graham Potter sacked by West Ham

Didier Drogba, Chelsea, Champions League trophy

Analysis
27 Sep 2025

Chelsea find their next Drogba: The wonderkid who could become Blues’ next striking sensation

Didier Drogba, Chelsea, Champions League trophy

News
27 Sep 2025

Chelsea find their next Drogba: The wonderkid who could become Blues’ next striking sensation

Tanner Tessmann, Lyon, 2025/26

News
26 Sep 2025

USMNT’s next midfield star? Tanner Tessmann is proving he belongs on the biggest stage

Karl Hein, Arsenal

News
26 Sep 2025

Arsenal keeper set for impossibly difficult debut on Friday

Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid, 2025/26

News
26 Sep 2025

Bellingham's return at Real Madrid could pave the way for exciting Arsenal transfer

Federico Chiesa Giovanni Leoni Liverpool UCL

News
26 Sep 2025

Liverpool take advantage of new Champions League rule as Chiesa in from the cold

Scott Arfield

News
26 Sep 2025

What Canada team-mate told Derek Cornelius ahead of Rangers transfer

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea

News
25 Sep 2025

Chelsea’s transfer disaster sparks brutal Premier League verdict

Harry Kane, Man Utd, Tottenham

News
25 Sep 2025

Harry Kane: The transfer verdict that could shock Man Utd and Tottenham

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd, 2024/25

News
25 Sep 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo saves career of Man Utd transfer target

Mikel Arteta Arsenal squad

News
25 Sep 2025

Arsenal prepare £65m bids in La Liga double swoop

Kobbie Mainoo, Man Utd

News
25 Sep 2025

Kobbie Mainoo makes decision over Man Utd future

Barcelona's Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring against Newcastle in the Champions League, 2025/26

News
25 Sep 2025

Barcelona ‘delighted’ with Rashford as permanent transfer talks begin