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

Rayan Cherki, Lyon, 2024/25

News
11 Apr 2025

Cherki rules out Man Utd move by calling Amorim a COWARD

Todd Boehly, Chelsea, 2024/25

News
11 Apr 2025

Why Todd Boehly may need to find another loophole if Chelsea win the Conference League

Ryan Gravenberch, Liverpool, Real Madrid

News
10 Apr 2025

Liverpool star wants Real Madrid move: Agent drops transfer bombshell

William Saliba, Arsenal, Real Madrid, 2024/25

News
10 Apr 2025

Real Madrid launch world-record transfer bid as Arsenal fears realised

Gio Reyna, Premier League, 2024/25

Analysis
10 Apr 2025

Reyna told to leave Dortmund: USMNT star can be reborn at this Premier League club

Andrea Berta, Mikel Arteta, Arsenal

News
10 Apr 2025

Arsenal set up talks to secure €90m worth of talent: Berta makes important moves

Jarrad Branthwaite, Everton, 2024/25

News
10 Apr 2025

Everton have ‘ACCEPTED’ transfer for Branthwaite

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

News
10 Apr 2025

Pep to make MAJOR Man City change with surprise €60m De Bruyne replacement

Liam Delap, Chelsea

Analysis
10 Apr 2025

Delap wanted by ‘half the Premier League’: Here are his best options

Nico Williams, Athletic Club, 2024/25

News
10 Apr 2025

Nico Williams agreement ‘closer than ever’: Arsenal target gets INCREDIBLE contract

Mo Salah, Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool, 2024/25

News
10 Apr 2025

New deals ANNOUNCED: Salah and Van Dijk staying at Liverpool

Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal

News
9 Apr 2025

Arsenal win Gyokeres race with sensational contract offer: Chelsea and Man Utd beaten

Nico Williams, Viktor Gyokeres, Martin Zubimendi, 2024/25

Analysis
9 Apr 2025

How Arsenal will line up for 2025/26 after THRILLING €230m investment

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, Real Madrid, 2024/25

Analysis
9 Apr 2025

Mbappe has made Real Madrid the new PSG

Divine Mukasa, Pep Guardiola, Man City, 2024/25

News
9 Apr 2025

Man City losing next Cole Palmer: Goal-crazy wonderkid threatens to follow Sancho example

Kylian Mbappe, Arsenal v Real Madrid, Champions League, 2024/25

News
9 Apr 2025

All change at Real Madrid after Arsenal capitulation: SIX stars slammed as Vini gets 1/10

Fabrizio Romano, Jadon Sancho, Chelsea, Man Utd, 2024/25

News
9 Apr 2025

Fabrizio Romano makes ‘crazy turnaround’ announcement in Jadon Sancho case

Arsenal's Declan Rice celebrates scoring a free kick against Real Madrid in the Champions League, 2024/25

News
9 Apr 2025

Declan Rice helping Arsenal sign €175m attacker after Real Madrid heroics

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea

News
9 Apr 2025

Chelsea ‘aim high’: €120m offer for ‘remarkable’ Real Madrid star

Vinícius Júnior, Real Madrid

News
9 Apr 2025

Man Utd make €200m Vinicius Jr bid as shock resignation changes everything for Real Madrid star