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

Ruben Amorim, Pedri, Man Utd

Analysis
20 Nov 2025

Man Utd move first as ‘mega transfer’ talks start for the ‘next Pedri’

Lionel Messi, Barcelona

Nieuws
20 Nov 2025

Leo Messi makes Barcelona return announcement: It’s my home

Marc Guehi, Crystal Palace, Transfer Rumours

Nieuws
19 Nov 2025

Transfer Rumours: Man Utd drop Guehi bomb as Arsenal make signing breakthrough

Bukayo Saka, Arsenal, new contract

Nieuws
19 Nov 2025

Bukayo Saka in ‘full agreement’ over new Arsenal contract

Marc Guehi, Man Utd, Crystal Palace

Nieuws
19 Nov 2025

Man Utd enter race to sign Marc Guehi from under the noses of Liverpool

Viktor Gyokeres, Transfer Rumours

Nieuws
17 Nov 2025

Transfer Rumours: Man Utd launch €200m bid as Gyokeres status put in danger

Pedri, Liverpool, 2025/26

Nieuws
17 Nov 2025

Arne Slot plans mega transfer for the ‘next Pedri’

Nicolas Jackson, Chelsea, Bayern Munich

Nieuws
17 Nov 2025

Nicolas Jackson loan is costing Chelsea millions despite Bayern loan

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2025/26

News
16 Nov 2025

Man Utd offered Barcelona star in position Amorim wants to strengthen

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2025/26

News
16 Nov 2025

Arsenal lead race for Europe’s HOTTEST young striker as €30m bid confirmed

Arne Slot, Liverpool, Anfield

News
16 Nov 2025

Liverpool star makes major contract announcement

Moises Caicedo, Chelsea, 2025/26

News
16 Nov 2025

Chelsea face new problem after Moises Caicedo transfer demand

Robert Lewandowski, Poland, Barcelona, 2025/26

News
15 Nov 2025

Fabrizio Romano confirms Robert Lewandowski transfer plan amid Barcelona exit links

Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid, 2025/26

News
15 Nov 2025

Man City launch RECORD-BREAKING transfer bid for unhappy Real Madrid ace

Kobbie Mainoo, Man Utd, 2025/26

Nieuws
15 Nov 2025

Mainoo set for surprise January move to European giants

Vinicius Junior, transfer rumours

Nieuws
15 Nov 2025

Transfer Rumours: Man Utd profit from ‘bust up’ as Vini Jr issues Real Madrid ultimatum

Todd Boehly, Chelsea

Nieuws
14 Nov 2025

Chelsea face potential Champions League ban: It’s time for BlueCo to act

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo is sent off against Ireland in World Cup qualifying

Nieuws
14 Nov 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo faces extended World Cup ban: Portugal ace pays the penalty after Ireland red card

Karim Adeyemi, Man Utd, Dortmund

News
14 Nov 2025

Man Utd Transfer News Today: Amorim makes Adeyemi approach after decision over January deal

Premier League, FFP Vote

Analysis
13 Nov 2025

Explained: Why Premier League clubs are divided over FFP revolution