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

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd, 2024/25

News
25 Sep 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo saves career of Man Utd transfer target

Mikel Arteta Arsenal squad

News
25 Sep 2025

Arsenal prepare £65m bids in La Liga double swoop

Kobbie Mainoo, Man Utd

News
25 Sep 2025

Kobbie Mainoo makes decision over Man Utd future

Barcelona's Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring against Newcastle in the Champions League, 2025/26

News
25 Sep 2025

Barcelona ‘delighted’ with Rashford as permanent transfer talks begin

Arne Slot Gravenberch Liverpool Achilles Heel

News
24 Sep 2025

Liverpool prepare long-term deal for star Arne Slot has transformed

Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino, FIFA World Cup

News
24 Sep 2025

FIFA discusses 64-team World Cup in Trump Tower summit

Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike was sent-off for his celebration against Southampton in the Carabao Cup

News
24 Sep 2025

Arne Slot slams 'stupid' new signing following Liverpool celebrations

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, Chelsea, 2024/25

News
24 Sep 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo fights Chelsea for Barcelona star

Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid, 2025/26

News
24 Sep 2025

Vinicius Junior sends clear contract message to Real Madrid

Ronald Araujo, Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal, Barcelona, 2025/26

News
17 Sep 2025

Liverpool launch $59 million offer to sign Barcelona star Mikel Arteta is obsessed with

Eduardo Camavinga, Real Madrid, 2024/25

News
17 Sep 2025

Real Madrid get record $177million offer as Chelsea target Camavinga

Rúben Amorim, Manchester United

News
17 Sep 2025

Ruben Amorim facing Man Utd sack threat – and an unlikely rival is piling on the pressure

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, 2025/26

News
15 Sep 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo pushes for $153 million Man City transfer

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2025/26

Analysis
15 Sep 2025

Ruben Amorim and the next FOUR managers to be sacked at big clubs

Roy Keane, pundit, 2024/25

News
15 Sep 2025

Roy Keane singles out Man Utd star after Man City defeat: He’s been getting away with murder!

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2025/26

News
15 Sep 2025

Man Utd curse is real: Ruben Amorim’s Bomb Squad shine as Red Devils thumped by City

Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona, 2025/26

News
14 Sep 2025

Arsenal in incredible January link for Barcelona star Arteta says can 'elevate' the Gunners

Jose Mourinho has been sacked by Fenerbahce

News
14 Sep 2025

Jose Mourinho sack decision explained amid 'disturbing' relationship rumours

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd

News
12 Sep 2025

Ruben Amorim risks wrath of Man Utd stars with ‘nonsense’ transfer decision

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd

News
12 Sep 2025

Amorim’s BROKEN RELATIONSHIP at Man Utd revealed: Exit inevitable