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

Jamie Carragher, Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, 2024/25
  • 9 Dec 2024

Carragher fights back after Liverpool fans slam pundit over Salah stance

Dan Ashworth, Man Utd
  • 9 Dec 2024

REVEALED: Why Dan Ashworth was sacked by Manchester United

Sporting CP's Viktor Gyokeres celebrates completing his Champions League hat-trick against Manchester City
  • 7 Dec 2024

€100m Gyokeres BID, Barcelona CLOSE to signing, Trent to CITY? – FootballTransfers Recap

Viktor Gyokeres, Sporting CP, 2024/25
  • 7 Dec 2024

€100m January Gyokeres bid PREPARED

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2024/25
  • 7 Dec 2024

Amorim’s first Man Utd signing has made a NIGHTMARE Old Trafford start

Kobbie Mainoo, Lisandro Martinez, Manchester United, 2024/25
  • 7 Dec 2024

Ratcliffe’s MEDIOCRE comments vindicated as Amorim suffers Ten Hag hangover

Carlo Ancelotti, Ruben Amorim, Real Madrid, Man Utd
  • 7 Dec 2024

Real Madrid eye possible Man Utd transfer – and Amorim won’t be happy

Hansi Flick, Barcelona, 2024/25
  • 7 Dec 2024

Barcelona’s first signing of 2025/26: Blaugrana close to securing superstar free agent

Fabrizio Romano, Enzo Fernandez, Cristiano Ronaldo, transfer news
  • 7 Dec 2024

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: Man Utd free agent MESSAGE, Ronaldo RUMOURS, Enzo Fernandez TRUTH

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2024/25
  • 7 Dec 2024

Arsenal can profit from ‘WAR’ to sign €50m star

Alphonso Davies, Bayern, 2024/25
  • 7 Dec 2024

Alphonso Davies agent FURIOUS – and it’s good news for Man Utd

Nico Williams, Athletic Club, Spain, 2024/25
  • 6 Dec 2024

Nico Williams chooses a Premier League club

Viktor Gyokeres
  • 6 Dec 2024

Man Utd OPEN Gyokeres talks as Sporting plunge into crisis

Neymar, Lionel Messi, Inter Miami, 2024/25
  • 6 Dec 2024

Messi reunion! Inter Miami owner teases Neymar signing

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, 2024/25
  • 6 Dec 2024

Mbappe TRANSFORMS to save Real Madrid career

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, PSG, 2024/25
  • 6 Dec 2024

Salah transfer stance CONFIRMED by PSG boss: I love him!

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd
  • 6 Dec 2024

Man Utd transfer news today: Romano REVEAL, Amorim RAID for Spain ace, €90m midfielder BATTLE

Fabrizio Romano, Latest news
  • 6 Dec 2024

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: Man Utd’s January PLAN, Van Dijk LATEST, Endrick’s FUTURE

Erling Haaland, Barcelona
  • 5 Dec 2024

Barcelona activate lever to UNLOCK Haaland as €200m deal CONFIRMED

Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona
  • 5 Dec 2024

Frenkie de Jong wanted by PERFECT Premier League club amid Man Utd rumours