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

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool, Real Madrid, 2024/25

News
24 Apr 2025

Alexander-Arnold considers stunning Liverpool contract U-turn as Reds put €100m on the table

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, Enzo Maresca, Chelsea, 2024/25

News
24 Apr 2025

Arsenal make shock Chelsea transfer raid for UNSETTLED star: Gunners eye ‘best player in the world’

Matheus Cunha, Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2024/25

News
24 Apr 2025

CONFIRMED: Man Utd reach €75m agreement to make first major summer signing

Marcus Rashford, Melissa Reddy, Aston Villa, 2024/25

News
24 Apr 2025

Marcus Rashford’s Man Utd future revealed: Scenario that ‘suits everyone’ close

Kevin de Bruyne, Man City, 2023/24

News
24 Apr 2025

Kevin De Bruyne: Premier League giants join Aston Villa in race for Man City star

Victor Osimhen, Man Utd

News
24 Apr 2025

Victor Osimhen bomb dropped that changes EVERYTHING

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea

News
24 Apr 2025

REVEALED: Every name on Chelsea’s big transfer shortlist, including Osimhen, Garnacho and Huijsen

Paul Pogba, Matheus Cunha, Marcus Rashford, Man Utd, 2024/25

News
23 Apr 2025

Man Utd Transfer News Today: Cunha LOVE, Rashford stance REVEALED, Pogba deal REPEAT

Enzo Maresca, Carlo Ancelotti, Chelsea, Real Madrid, 2024/25

News
23 Apr 2025

Chelsea knock Real Madrid out with €60m bid

Rayan Cherki, Lyon, 2024/25

News
23 Apr 2025

Rayan Cherki: Major transfer development as €15m deal secured

Raphinha, Barcelona, Saudi Pro League, 2024/25

News
23 Apr 2025

Saudi reacts to Vini Jr contract bomb: €300m offer for Raphinha

Ruben Amorim, axe, Man Utd

News
23 Apr 2025

Amorin axes SIX! Man Utd boss targets €200m sales to fund spending spree

Pep Guardiola, Jorge Mendes, Man City, 2024/25

News
23 Apr 2025

Man City close in on first summer signing: Super agent fuels €75m deal

Leroy Sane, Bayern Munich, 2024/25

News
23 Apr 2025

Leroy Sane: Arsenal target turns down ‘HUGE’ offer with €45m contract still on the table

Victor Osimhen, Ruben Amorim, Man Utd

News
23 Apr 2025

Victor Osimhen: Amorim sees Napoli striker as ‘PERFECT’ as Man Utd transfer agreement reached

Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid

News
23 Apr 2025

Vini Jr BOMB! Real Madrid star agrees contract after €1 BILLION Saudi offer

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2024/25

News
23 Apr 2025

REVEALED: Man Utd target ‘LOVES’ the club as transfer desire made clear

Victor Osimhen, Man Utd, 2024/25

Analysis
21 Apr 2025

Man Utd find Osimhen’s perfect partner: €155m double deal will light up Old Trafford

Pep Guardiola and Lionel Messi in Barcelona

21 Apr 2025

What is Barcelona’s biggest loss of all time?

Raphinha

News
21 Apr 2025

Raphinha targeted by THREE Premier League clubs as €95m transfer battle erupts