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

Lamine Yamal, Spain

Nieuws
13 Nov 2025

Lamine Yamal's Spain fears revealed

Ivan Toney

News
12 Nov 2025

England star’s World Cup dream in the balance over tax issue

Moises Caicedo, Chelsea, 2025/26

News
12 Nov 2025

Chelsea make secret Moises Caicedo agreement

Joan Laporta, Lionel Messi, Barcelona

Nieuws
12 Nov 2025

Laporta risks Messi wrath with ‘no regrets’ claim over icon’s Barcelona exit

Scott McTominay, man Utd, Napoli, 2025/26

Nieuws
12 Nov 2025

McTominay to Man Utd: ‘Concrete interest’ in Napoli star confirmed

Man Utd transfer news today, Fabrizio Romano, Vitor Roque, Conor Gallagher

Nieuws
10 Nov 2025

Man Utd Transfer News Today: €100m star in contract talks, €50m wonderkid move, Romano update

Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins, Aston Villa

Nieuws
10 Nov 2025

OFFICIAL: Morgan Rogers signs new Aston Villa contract

Casemiro, Man Utd, 2025/26

Nieuws
10 Nov 2025

Why Casemiro is Man Utd's most important player and Amorim's biggest problem

Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid, 2025/26

Nieuws
10 Nov 2025

Vini Jr to quit Real Madrid as source reveals ‘complete breakdown’

Willian Estevao, Chelsea, 2025/26

Nieuws
10 Nov 2025

Estevao effect: Chelsea target another Brazilian wonderkid in major transfer push

Bryan Mbeumo, Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2025/26

News
8 Nov 2025

Amorim reveals Man Utd's Mbeumo ‘problem’ and what it means for January transfer window

Julian Alvarez, Transfer rumours, PSG, Barcelona

Nieuws
8 Nov 2025

Barcelona target Julian Alvarez confirms transfer rumours are true

Fabrizio Romano transfer news, 8 November

Nieuws
8 Nov 2025

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Liverpool extensions, shock Messi rumours, Endrick to Man Utd truth

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool reacts after the 2025/26 Champions League clash with Eintracht Frankfurt

Nieuws
8 Nov 2025

Mohamaed Salah to sign enormous new contract 'soon'

Bryan Mbeumo, Man Utd

Nieuws
7 Nov 2025

Man Utd Transfer News Today: Mbeumo replacement found, Rashford problem, dressing room secrets

William Saliba, Arsenal

Nieuws
7 Nov 2025

William Saliba tipped to leave Arsenal despite contract extension

Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid, Man City, 2025/26

Nieuws
7 Nov 2025

Guardiola demands Man City sign Vini Jr

Kobbie Mainoo, Man Utd, 2025/26

Nieuws
6 Nov 2025

Transfer Rumours: Chelsea chase Mainoo as €80m January signing prepared

Rúben Amorim, Manchester United

Nieuws
6 Nov 2025

Man Utd’s transfer plan: ‘Top source’ reveals Amorim primed to make January signing

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, Real Madrid

Analysis
6 Nov 2025

Kylian Mbappe vs PSG: Inside the €55m legal battle ahead of fresh court showdown