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

Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid, 2024/25

News
9 May 2025

Xabi Alonso announces Bayer Leverkusen exit ahead of Real Madrid move

Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray, 2024/25

News
9 May 2025

Osimhen gets his dream: €35m wage on the table

Todd Boehly, Chelsea, Champions League

News
9 May 2025

Chelsea face Champions League ban: Boehly takes EMERGENCY action

Bruno Fernandes, Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2024/25

News
9 May 2025

Man Utd STUNNED by Real Madrid transfer rumour

Xavi Alonso, Real Madrid, 2024/25

News
9 May 2025

CONFIRMED: Real Madrid sell €100m star as Xabi Alonso's 'striker of the future' revealed

Mason Mount, Man Utd, 2024/25

Analysis
9 May 2025

Man Utd star pays off MONSTER transfer fee with a single goal

Fabrizio Romano, transfer news

News
9 May 2025

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: CRAZY Man Utd bid, Arsenal and Chelsea AGGRESSIVE, De Bruyne TRUTH

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd

Analysis
9 May 2025

Man Utd give ‘mature’ and ‘committed’ star SECOND CHANCE – but he’s better suited to Arsenal

Kylian Mbappe, Chelsea, 2024/25

News
8 May 2025

Chelsea take transfer action: Talks begin for Mbappe’s heir

Morten Frendrup, Genoa, West Ham, Wolves

Confirmed
8 May 2025

CONFIRMED: West Ham and Wolves target ball-winning machine

Antonio Conte, Scott McTominay, Napoli

Analysis
8 May 2025

McTominay all over again: Napoli raid Manchester for €120m star PERFECT for Conte

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2024/25

News
8 May 2025

Man Utd’s first major signing announced: It would a surprise if it doesn’t materialise

Mikel Arteta, Pep Guardiola, Tony Pulis

Analysis
8 May 2025

Mikel Arteta dreams of being Pep Guardiola: Why did he end up becoming Tony Pulis?

Bruno Fernandes, Man Utd

News
9 May 2025

Bruno Fernandes agent rocked by MATCH FIXING investigation: €135m transfer under threat

Jobe Bellingham, Sunderland, 2024/25

News
8 May 2025

Bellingham deal heats up as European giants jet in to GATECRASH Premier League talks

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal

News
8 May 2025

Did Mikel Arteta LEAK surprise Arsenal transfer deal after PSG clash?

Ansu Fati, Barcelona

News
7 May 2025

Barcelona star’s neighbours ‘EXPLODE’ over crazy parties

Julian Alvarez, Atletico Madrid

News
7 May 2025

Liverpool transfer bomb ‘SHAKES UP’ market ahead of Julian Alvarez deal

Bruno Fernandes, Cristiano Ronaldo, Saudi Pro League, 2024/25

Analysis
7 May 2025

REVEALED: How Bruno Fernandes’ Saudi offer compares to Ronaldo’s world-record contract

Martin Zubimendi, Arsenal

News
7 May 2025

Arsenal to sign world’s most rounded midfielder after GLOWING Real Madrid reference