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

Jonathan David, Canada, Lille, 2024/25

News
24 May 2025

Jonathan David’s next club revealed

Lamine Yamal Barcelona

News
24 May 2025

CONFIRMED: Lamine Yamal given iconic Messi honour at Barcelona

Emiliano Martinez, Aston Villa, 2024/25

Analysis
24 May 2025

Unai Emery picks Emi Martinez replacement: World’s best young keeper heads to Aston Villa

Alejandro Garnacho, Kevin De Bruyne, Florian Wirtz, Fabrizio Romano, transfer news

News
24 May 2025

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Garnacho U-TURN, Wirtz signing CLOSE, De Bruyne LATEST

Bruno Fernandes reacts after Man Utd lose the 2024/25 Europa League final to Tottenham

News
24 May 2025

Bruno Fernandes offered €230m to LEAVE Man Utd

Steven Gerrard, Rangers

News
23 May 2025

Steven Gerrard picks first Rangers signing: Liverpool legend heading to Ibrox

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, 2024/25

News
23 May 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo: Spanish businessman takes control of CR7’s future with Club World Cup ticket

Neymar, Santos, 2025

News
23 May 2025

Neymar future plunged into doubt after clashing with fans: He’s going off the rails

Bruno Fernandes, Man Utd

News
23 May 2025

Bruno Fernandes ‘deal expected’ as Man Utd scenario never seen before unfolds

Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba, Man Utd

News
24 May 2025

Man Utd told to sign Pogba: There’s a lot to like about the transfer

Luka Modric, Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, 2024/25

News
23 May 2025

Modric sparks Real Madrid BATTLE between Mbappe and Bellingham

Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray, 2024/25

News
23 May 2025

Victor Osimhen Transfer News Today: Chelsea in the blood as contract talks step up

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Real Madrid, 2024/25

News
23 May 2025

Trent Alexander-Arnold: Liverpool boss Arne Slot gives Real Madrid and Xabi Alonso a ‘GIFT’

Deco, Liverpool, Barcelona

News
23 May 2025

Barcelona go ‘ALL OUT’ to sign Liverpool star after Deco admission

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2024/25

News
23 May 2025

Man Utd have already made decision over €85m signing

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2024/25

Analysis
22 May 2025

Man Utd: Who stays and who goes after Europa League final disaster?

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea

News
22 May 2025

Chelsea send PSG €20m in striker deal

Arne Slot, Liverpool, 2024/25

News
22 May 2025

€85m star says ‘YES’ to Liverpool transfer

Thomas Partey, Arsenal, contract

News
22 May 2025

Mikel Arteta targets ‘BEST’ in the world and makes Thomas Partey stance clear

Lamine Yamal, Barcelona

News
22 May 2025

Barcelona confirm PSG’s Lamine Yamal interest amid ‘highest-paid’ player claims