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

Newcastle celebrate Harvey Barnes' goal against Marseille in the Champions League, November 2025

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27 Nov 2025

Newcastle to make formal UEFA complaint after fans 'indiscriminately assaulted' by police

Arne Slot reacts to Liverpool's Champions League defeat to PSV

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27 Nov 2025

Slot makes Liverpool sack statement: The board still trust me

Benjamin Sesko, Man Utd, 2025/26

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26 Nov 2025

Man Utd boss Amorim warns Sesko: I’m willing to do anything

Joshua Zirkzee, Man Utd, 2025/26

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26 Nov 2025

Man Utd close in on first January deal: Zirkzee agrees to leave

Neymar, injury history

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26 Nov 2025

Neymar suffers ‘serious’ injury in fresh blow to World Cup hopes

Celtic are linked with a move for Shamrock Rovers striker Michael Noonan, seen playing for Ireland U17

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26 Nov 2025

Celtic ‘optimistic’ of beating Man Utd to sign Irish striking sensation

Vinicius, Xabi Alonso

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26 Nov 2025

Xabi Alonso sack date announced: Real Madrid manager's exit a matter of time, expert claims

Erling Haaland, Pep Guardiola, Man City

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26 Nov 2025

Guardiola’s Haaland concern prompts Man City to launch £65m move for Semenyo

Willian Estevao, Chelsea, 2025/26

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26 Nov 2025

‘Believe the hype!’ – Estevao shines as Lamine Yamal can’t get out Cucurella’s pocket

David Moyes reacts to Idrissa Gueye's red card against Manchester United

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24 Nov 2025

Moyes’ stunning reaction to Idrissa Gueye red card: I like my players fighting each other!

Gary Neville, Man Utd

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24 Nov 2025

‘Not conning anybody’ – Gary Neville slams Man Utd star who ‘bugged’ him in Everton defeat

Murillo, Arsenal, Transfer News Today

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24 Nov 2025

Arsenal Transfer News Today: Murillo deal ‘inevitable’ as Gunners make first bid

Mo Salah, Arne Slot, Liverpool

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24 Nov 2025

Slot sending the wrong message to Liverpool signings over Salah – Wayne Rooney

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd

Analysis
24 Nov 2025

Why it’s make-or-break for this Man Utd star against Everton

Rangers FC, 2025/26

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24 Nov 2025

Double Rangers sacking announced: Thelwell and Stewart dismissed following transfer turmoil

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2025/26

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24 Nov 2025

Arsenal have ‘serious intent’ to sign Murillo from Forest in record-breaking deal

Andre Gomes, Wolves, 2025/26

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24 Nov 2025

Joao Gomes to Man Utd: Wolves make statement in response to 'advanced talks' claim

Kobbie Mainoo, Man Utd, 2025/26

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24 Nov 2025

Amorim reveals Mainoo’s Man Utd future with January transfer statement

Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid, 2025/26

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22 Nov 2025

Xabi Alonso eyes ‘surprise’ January signing at Real Madrid

Pep Guardiola, Man City, 2025/26

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22 Nov 2025

Why Man City have been fined £3m for Pep Guardiola’s team talks