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

Mo Salah, Sadio Mane, Liverpool, 2020/21
  • 24 Jan 2025

Liverpool legend responds to Saudi transfer rumours amid shock Duran interest

Graham Potter, West Ham, 2024/25
  • 24 Jan 2025

West Ham striker TWIST: Brobbey second choice as talks for top target confirmed

Marcus Rashford, Man Utd, 2024/25
  • 24 Jan 2025

Rashford SAVED by ex-Man Utd boss after dream CRUSHED

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2024/25
  • 24 Jan 2025

Arsenal star discusses SURPRISE exit after Gunners contract offer

Neymar, Barcelona
  • 24 Jan 2025

Barcelona discuss SENSATIONAL Neymar return

Alejandro Garnacho, Man Utd, 2024/25
  • 24 Jan 2025

Napoli make OFFICIAL Garnacho statement

Jhon Duran, Aston Villa, 2024/25
  • 23 Jan 2025

€100m deal coming! SUPER RICH club target Jhon Duran

Erling Haaland, Man City, 2024/25
  • 23 Jan 2025

Haaland’s SECRET clauses in Man City contract put Real Madrid and Liverpool on alert

Viktor Gyokeres, Sporting CP, 2024/25
  • 23 Jan 2025

Gyokeres FEAR behind shock Sporting decision

Ruben Amorim, Alejandro Garnacho, Man Utd
  • 23 Jan 2025

OFFICIAL: Man Utd beaten to Garnacho replacement by IPSWICH

Marcus Rashford, Man Utd, 2024/25
  • 23 Jan 2025

Rashford receives CRUSHING transfer news

Fabrizio Romano, Man Utd, transfer news
  • 23 Jan 2025

Fabrizio Romano announces NEW Man Utd transfer bid

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea, 2024/25
  • 26 Jan 2025

CONFIRMED: Chelsea complete surprise January deal

Omar Marmoush, Pep Guardiola, Man City, 2024/25
  • 23 Jan 2025

OFFICIAL: Man City complete Omar Marmoush transfer as January spend hits €150m

Jhon Duran, Aston Villa, 2024/25
  • 23 Jan 2025

Chelsea told chances of landing €100m striker

Naomi Girma, Chelsea, 2024/25
  • 22 Jan 2025

Naomi Girma: Chelsea sign the best defender EVER

Neymar, Santos, 2025
  • 22 Jan 2025

Neymar sacrifices €65m to make EMOTIONAL return

Garnacho, Cunha, Rashford
  • 22 Jan 2025

Man Utd Transfer News Today: Garnacho DEMAND, Rashford ULTIMATUM, Cunha HIJACK

Nuri Sahin, Erik ten Hag, Dortmund, 2024/25
  • 22 Jan 2025

Dortmund sack Sahin: Ten Hag makes QUICK decision

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
  • 22 Jan 2025

Man Utd HIJACK of Arsenal deal ‘one to watch’ – Fabrizio Romano