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

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, 2024/25

17 Feb 2025

Mbappe transfer SECRET revealed as Casemiro backs ace to hit 40 goals a season

Fabrizio Romano, Man Utd, transfer news

17 Feb 2025

Romano announces Man Utd star preparing to leave in move that does Amorim no favours

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal

17 Feb 2025

Arsenal’s THREE players out of contract in 2026: Keep or sell?

Antony, Man Utd, Real Betis, 2024/25

17 Feb 2025

Antony completes INCREDIBLE hat-trick at Real Betis

James Maddison, Tottenham, 2024/25

17 Feb 2025

Maddison steps up Keane feud: I hope he enjoyed the goal!

Ruben Amorim, Gary Neville, 2024/25

17 Feb 2025

Neville slams 'absolute madness' Amorim tactic

Enzo Maresca, Cole Palmer, Chelsea

15 Feb 2025

Caicedo’s transfer request as Palmer departure warning sent – Chelsea Transfer News Today

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2024/25

15 Feb 2025

€150m bid on the table as Amorim takes DRASTIC action – Man Utd transfer news today

Alexander Isak, Arsenal, Newcastle

15 Feb 2025

‘Contact’ with MONSTER striker as Arteta faces Isak accusation – Arsenal Transfer News Today

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2024/25

15 Feb 2025

Man Utd transfer BOMBSHELL: €150m bid put on the table that will break Pep’s heart

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2024/25

15 Feb 2025

Amorim takes DRASTIC action: Chido Obi leads Man Utd revolution against Spurs

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea

15 Feb 2025

Chelsea’s prayers answered as €72m star paves way to DREAM signing

Alexander Isak, Arsenal, Newcastle

15 Feb 2025

Arteta ‘SCARED’ of Isak as Arsenal face accusations of PR stunt

Antony, Man Utd, Real Betis, 2024/25

15 Feb 2025

Antony’s Man Utd future CONFIRMED as Brazil star picks his next destination

Cole Palmer in action for Chelsea against Brighton

15 Feb 2025

Cole Palmer tipped to LEAVE Chelsea after Brighton disaster

Ian Wright, Arsenal

14 Feb 2025

Arteta made an ‘ASTOUNDING’ decision to sell the ‘next Ian Wright’

Jamal Musiala, Bayern Munich, 2024/25

14 Feb 2025

Man Utd dream shattered as €120m deal signed

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, 2024/25

14 Feb 2025

‘Mo Salah has done more for the Premier League than Cristiano Ronaldo’

Graham Potter

14 Feb 2025

Potter reveals mental anguish of being Chelsea manager and what he needs for West Ham success

Bukayo Saka, Arsenal

14 Feb 2025

Arteta gives POSITIVE Saka injury update but sends ‘BIG TROUBLE’ message