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

Angel Gomes, Lille, 2024/25

Analysis
20 Mar 2025

Angel Gomes has made a HUGE transfer mistake

Matheus Cunha, Arsenal

Analysis
19 Mar 2025

Matheus Cunha to Arsenal: Wolves ace a SPECTACULAR signing if he can answer one doubt

Victor Osimhen, Ruben Amorim, Man Utd

News
19 Mar 2025

Osimhen heading for Man Utd after Premier League move CONFIRMED

Ayyoub Bouaddi, Lille, 2024/25

Analysis
19 Mar 2025

France’s answer to Kobbie Mainoo: The teen GENIUS making the Premier League dream

Luis Suarez, Marcelo Bielsa, 2024/25

News
19 Mar 2025

Marcelo Bielsa ignores Luis Suarez criticism and stuns Uruguay with World Cup decision

Marco Asensio, Marcus Rashford, Aston Villa, 2024/25

News
19 Mar 2025

CONFIRMED: Aston Villa to complete first summer transfer as Rashford bombshell lands

Mohamed Salah, Barcelona

News
19 Mar 2025

Barcelona ‘BET EVERYTHING’ on Mohamed Salah

Alexander Isak

News
19 Mar 2025

Isak contract offer SHATTERS wage structure

Dean Huijsen, Bournemouth, 2024/25

News
19 Mar 2025

Dean Huijsen gives green light to €60m summer move

Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea

News
17 Mar 2025

'Best player in the world' heading to Chelsea this summer, Romano confirms

Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona, 2024/25

News
17 Mar 2025

Frenkie de Jong’s Barcelona future TWIST after serious knee ligament injury

Antony, Real Betis, Manchester United

News
17 Mar 2025

Antony finds a new club: Talks open for Man Utd star

Jeremie Frimpong, Bayer Leverkusen, 2024/25

Analysis
17 Mar 2025

Frimpong’s ideal destination revealed after Romano revelation

Darwin Nunez, Liverpool, Arsenal, 2024/25

Analysis
17 Mar 2025

Darwin Nunez to Arsenal: A deal so crazy it just might work

Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray, 2024/25

News
17 Mar 2025

CONFIRMED: Osimhen is moving to the Premier League

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd

News
17 Mar 2025

Man Utd launch ASTONISHING bid for Ballon d’Or candidate

Martin Zubimendi, Arsenal

Analysis
16 Mar 2025

Martin Zubimendi: Arsenal sign the most rounded central midfielder in the world

Ruben Amorim, Geovany Quenda

News
15 Mar 2025

Man Utd’s Quenda revenge as Arsenal ‘ADVANCED TALKS’ confirmed

Viktor Gyokeres, Sporting CP

News
15 Mar 2025

Viktor Gyokeres: Sporting make transfer admission after Real Madrid decision

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2023/24

15 Mar 2025

PSG's 10 best transfers of all time