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

Jhon Duran, Aston Villa

Analysis
3 May 2025

Aston Villa have Darwin Nunez-style problem in search for Jhon Duran’s long-term replacement

Antony, Man Utd, Real Betis

News
3 May 2025

Arsenal launch Antony bid after claims agreement is ‘very close’

Pep Guardiola, Man City, 2024/25

News
3 May 2025

Man City close in on De Bruyne replacement as major update drops on €250m mega deal

Victor Osimhen, Liverpool, 2024/25

News
3 May 2025

Liverpool planning for Osimhen signing as ‘DREAM’ transfer nears

Frenkie de Jong, FC Barcelona

News
3 May 2025

€40m De Jong bid lands as Premier League giants eye Barcelona star

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, PSG

News
3 May 2025

Real Madrid superstar to leave as PSG plot Mbappe revenge

Jamie Gittens, Chelsea

News
3 May 2025

Jamie Gittens to Chelsea: Truth revealed amid swap deal rumours

Lamine Yamal, Man Utd, 2024/25

News
3 May 2025

Man Utd star compared to Lamine Yamal wants to sign a contract for life

Pep Guardiola, Man City, 2024/25

News
3 May 2025

Real Madrid’s next manager announced as Pep Guardiola makes shock Man City exit decision

Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal

News
3 May 2025

Arsenal 'PUSHING' for Gyokeres as Man Utd make U-turn on Sporting hitman

Victor Osimhen, Chelsea

News
1 May 2025

Chelsea Transfer News Today: Osimhen discount as Blues finally land major deal

Viktor Gyokeres, Man Utd, 2024/25

News
1 May 2025

Man Utd Transfer News Today: Gyokeres bomb as striker jets in for medical

Todd Boehly, Chelsea, 2024/25

News
1 May 2025

Chelsea’s DNA is GONE: Todd Boehly and BlueCo face criticism from Blues legend

Raphinha, Barcelona, 2024/25

Analysis
1 May 2025

The INSANE Raphinha transfer that Rio Ferdinand doesn't know about

Unai Emery, Aston Villa, 2024/25

News
1 May 2025

Aston Villa DOUBLE DEAL: Saudi Pro League aims for Duran repeat

Vinícius Júnior, Money

News
1 May 2025

Saudi plot new €800m Vini Junior raid: Secret weapon revealed

Arne Slot, Liverpool

News
1 May 2025

€50m Liverpool star confesses exit fears: There’s always going to be a lot of talk

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2024/25

News
1 May 2025

Man Utd hijack Barcelona’s first summer signing in dramatic U-turn

Lamine Yamal celebrates winning the Copa del Rey with Barcelona, 2024/25

Analysis
1 May 2025

Lamine Yamal: How much is the Barcelona attacker worth?

Amadou Kone, Man Utd

Analysis
30 Apr 2025

Who is Amadou Kone? The next Caicedo being chased by Man Utd and Liverpool