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

Rasmus Hojlund, Man Utd, 2024/25
  • 12 Apr 2025

Man Utd on the brink of caving in Hojlund transfer saga

Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal, 2024/25
  • 11 Apr 2025

CONFIRMED: Arsenal win Gyokeres race with €135m bid

Viktor Gyokeres
  • 11 Apr 2025

Viktor Gyokeres: Sporting fined THOUSANDS in SOCK change controversy

Angel di Maria, gambling
  • 11 Apr 2025

Man Utd flop, Newcastle star and USMNT ace investigated over illegal website activity

Salah, Van Dijk, Liverpool, Man City Comparison
  • 11 Apr 2025

Liverpool need to avoid Man City-style disaster after new Salah and Van Dijk deals

Andre Onana, Man Utd, 2024/25
  • 11 Apr 2025

Man Utd star COOKED more than Onana after Lyon draw

Fabrizio Romano, Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, 2024/25
  • 11 Apr 2025

Romano announces MORE good news for Liverpool after Salah signs new contract

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool
  • 11 Apr 2025

OFFICIAL: Mo Salah signs new Liverpool contract

Fabrizio Romano, Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyokeres
  • 11 Apr 2025

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: Man Utd, Chelsea in Delap BATTLE, Gyokeres CONFIRMATION, Isak PROBLEM

Rayan Cherki, Lyon, 2024/25
  • 11 Apr 2025

Cherki rules out Man Utd move by calling Amorim a COWARD

Todd Boehly, Chelsea, 2024/25
  • 11 Apr 2025

Why Todd Boehly may need to find another loophole if Chelsea win the Conference League

Ryan Gravenberch, Liverpool, Real Madrid
  • 10 Apr 2025

Liverpool star wants Real Madrid move: Agent drops transfer bombshell

William Saliba, Arsenal, Real Madrid, 2024/25
  • 10 Apr 2025

Real Madrid launch world-record transfer bid as Arsenal fears realised

Gio Reyna, Premier League, 2024/25
  • 10 Apr 2025

Reyna told to leave Dortmund: USMNT star can be reborn at this Premier League club

Andrea Berta, Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
  • 10 Apr 2025

Arsenal set up talks to secure €90m worth of talent: Berta makes important moves

Jarrad Branthwaite, Everton, 2024/25
  • 10 Apr 2025

Everton have ‘ACCEPTED’ transfer for Branthwaite

Pep Guardiola, Kevin De Bruyne, Man City, 2024/25
  • 10 Apr 2025

Pep to make MAJOR Man City change with surprise €60m De Bruyne replacement

Liam Delap, Chelsea
  • 10 Apr 2025

Delap wanted by ‘half the Premier League’: Here are his best options

Nico Williams, Athletic Club, 2024/25
  • 10 Apr 2025

Nico Williams agreement ‘closer than ever’: Arsenal target gets INCREDIBLE contract

Mo Salah, Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool, 2024/25
  • 10 Apr 2025

New deals ANNOUNCED: Salah and Van Dijk staying at Liverpool