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

Darwin Nunez, Liverpool, 2024/25

News
31 Mar 2025

Newcastle in €110m Liverpool deal as Darwin Nunez decision made

On-loan Man Utd winger Antony celebrates Real Betis' win over Sevilla, 2024/25

News
31 Mar 2025

Real Betis tell Man Utd they ‘DEVALUED’ Antony as ‘CROWDFUNDING’ plea made

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Man Utd, INEOS

News
29 Mar 2025

Ratcliffe makes ALARMING Ineos admission as Man Utd struggles continue

Lamine Yamal and Jules Kounde of Barcelona celebrate scoring against Getafe, 2024/25

News
29 Mar 2025

Chelsea to ‘BREAK THE BANK’ and sign Barcelona star due to Real Madrid threat

Moonbeam, Erling Haaland, Man City, mascot, 2024/25

News
29 Mar 2025

Haaland accused of leaving mascot Moonbeam with head injury: Man City cover up claims

Victor Osimhen, Nigeria, 2024

News
29 Mar 2025

CONFIRMED: Victor Osimhen makes Premier League transfer admission

Enzo Maresca, Cole Palmer, Chelsea, 2024/25

News
29 Mar 2025

Chelsea face Champions League BAN: UEFA could block Blues from playing next season’s competition

Jadon Sancho, Chelsea, 2024/25

News
28 Mar 2025

Sancho ‘Plan B’ revealed as Chelsea winger tipped as Chiesa replacement

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, 2024/25

News
28 Mar 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo to be replaced by €100m Premier League star

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Celtic

News
28 Mar 2025

Liverpool send MILLIONS to Celtic as Alexander-Arnold replacement found

Neymar, Kylian Mbappe, Aston Villa, 2024/25

Analysis
28 Mar 2025

‘A mix of Mbappe and Neymar’ – Aston Villa in position to beat Arsenal and Liverpool to €80m striker

Jonathan David, Lille, 2024/25

News
28 Mar 2025

Jonathan David: Six Premier League clubs pushing after Lille striker drops transfer hint

Nico Williams, Arsenal

News
28 Mar 2025

Major Arsenal deal to be announced TODAY in move that has huge Nico Williams implications

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea

News
28 Mar 2025

REVEALED: Chelsea have secret weapon to beat Real Madrid to €50m transfer

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, 2024/25

News
28 Mar 2025

Salah in ‘ADVANCED’ contract talks as Trent helps Liverpool tie down superstar

Arne Slot, Liverpool

News
27 Mar 2025

Liverpool to SMASH transfer record with €180m signing - report

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool, 2024/25

News
27 Mar 2025

Trent Alexander-Arnold: Gary Neville ‘taking the p***’ with stance over Liverpool exit

Joao Felix, Chelsea

News
27 Mar 2025

Joao Felix transfer announced by agent as Osimhen deal falls into place

Kobbie Mainoo, Man Utd

News
27 Mar 2025

Man Utd drop Mainoo bomb: It’s thought a transfer might be best for everyone

Marcus Rashford, Aston Villa, 2024/25

News
27 Mar 2025

Aston Villa’s Rashford replacement? Emery targets sharp-shooting attacker in blow to Man Utd