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

Victor Osimhen, Man Utd, 2024/25

26 Feb 2025

Man Utd FORCED to make Osimhen move

Fabrizio Romano, Ruben Amorim, Carlo Ancelotti, Man Utd, Real Madrid

26 Feb 2025

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: Man Utd star’s 'different direction' as Real Madrid OBSESSED

Cole Palmer, Chelsea

26 Feb 2025

Maresca FINALLY finds Chelsea’s No.9 and praises ‘PERFECT’ Palmer after Southampton misses

Victor Osimhen, Man Utd, 2024/25

24 Feb 2025

Man Utd to move for Osimhen on one condition as Romano confirms U-turn

Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal, 2024/25

24 Feb 2025

Arsenal finally get positive Gyokeres update as Sporting make transfer confession

Mohamed Salah

24 Feb 2025

Salah ‘VERY CLOSE’ to new Liverpool contract

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2024/25

24 Feb 2025

Man Utd ‘losing patience’ with €74m star

Lamine Yamal Barcelona

24 Feb 2025

Lamine Yamal sparks contract PANIC at Barcelona

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Ruben Amorim, Man Utd

24 Feb 2025

Man Utd line up Amorim replacement as top boss prepares SENSATIONAL return

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, 2024/25

24 Feb 2025

Controversial Mo Salah contract theory revealed

Antony, Ruben Amorim, Marcus Rashford, Man Utd, 2024/25

24 Feb 2025

Amorim tells Man Utd to sign €42m teen: Rashford and Antony to be sacrificed

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd

22 Feb 2025

The smart Man Utd decision that could be worth MILLIONS to Amorim

SM Caen owner Kylian Mbappe visits the club

22 Feb 2025

Mbappe accused of letting club ‘DIE’

Kevin De Bruyne, Manchester City

22 Feb 2025

Huge announcement made on De Bruyne’s future

Ruben Amorim, Rio Ferdinand, Man Utd, 2024/25

22 Feb 2025

Rio Ferdinand makes ‘UNFORGIVEABLE’ claim as Man Utd salvage Everton draw

Hansi Flick, Barcelona

22 Feb 2025

Barcelona transfer to be made OFFICIAL in next 48 hours

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea

22 Feb 2025

Chelsea to repeat transfer mistake in €100m LaLiga splurge

Matheus Cunha, Wolves, 2024/25

22 Feb 2025

Cunha makes brutal transfer admission amidst exit rumours

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, Enzo Maresca, Chelsea

22 Feb 2025

Chelsea lead Arsenal for Ajax star who can become the new Declan Rice

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Man Utd, INEOS

22 Feb 2025

INEOS ‘deserve credit’ after making €45m signing Man Utd didn’t want