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

Jose Mourinho, The Transfers Podcast

Exclusive
30 Aug 2025

EXCLUSIVE: Jose Mourinho’s next move after Fenerbahce sacking revealed

Oleksandr Zinchenko, Fenerbahce

News
29 Aug 2025

SURPRISE Arsenal transfer announced as former Arteta favourite set to leave

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2024/25

News
29 Aug 2025

Man Utd's next big transfer market deal CONFIRMED

José Mourinho, Fenerbahçe, Feyenoord

News
29 Aug 2025

Mourinho hits €100m ($116m) milestone as legendary manager SACKED by Fenerbahce

Brendan Rodgers, Celtic

News
28 Aug 2025

Celtic near ‘multimillion dollar’ striker deal as Scottish giants react to Champions League exit

Xavi Simons, Chelsea

News
29 Aug 2025

CONFIRMED: Chelsea agree €45m deal as Xavi Simons finally unlocked

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2025/26

News
28 Aug 2025

Arsenal transfer AGREEMENT: Seventh major signing close

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2024/25

Analysis
28 Aug 2025

Man Utd must solve its biggest problem - and it isn't coach Ruben Amorim

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd

Analysis
28 Aug 2025

How much will it cost Man Utd to sack Ruben Amorim after Grimsby HUMILIATION?

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2024/25

News
27 Aug 2025

If Ruben Amorim leaves Man Utd he ALREADY has an offer on the table

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Real Madrid, 2025/26

News
27 Aug 2025

Trent’s Real Madrid adventure could be OVER already – Indykaila

Todd Boehly, BlueCo, owners of Strasbourg and Chelsea

News
27 Aug 2025

Chelsea surrendering MILLIONS to seal two transfer exits

Alejandro Garnacho, Chelsea

News
27 Aug 2025

Chelsea WILL sign Alejandro Garnacho from Man Utd before deadline day

Nico Paz, Como, Real Madrid

Analysis
25 Aug 2025

Why Como rejected €70m for Nico Paz – but will sell him back to Real Madrid for €10m

Bayer Leverkusen's Piero Hincapie is wanted by Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham

Analysis
25 Aug 2025

Arsenal target 'WARRIOR' Piero Hincapie who could become world-class

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal

News
24 Aug 2025

Arsenal break transfer RECORD with exciting new deal

Bruno Fernandes, Man Utd

News
24 Aug 2025

Bruno Fernandes subject of MAMMOTH $134m offer as Saudi bid again

Gio Reyna, Dortmund, 2025/26

News
23 Aug 2025

‘DONE DEAL!’ – USMNT star Gio Reyna’s new club confirmed

Arne Slot, Liverpool

News
23 Aug 2025

Liverpool open talks to sign one of the world's best footballers - and it's not Isak

Jose Mourinho, Fenerbahce

News
23 Aug 2025

Man Utd Transfer News Today: Next signing REVEALED, $93m deal BLOCKED, Mourinho’s RETURN?