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

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, 2024/25

15 Aug 2024

Kylian Mbappe sends ‘NO LIMIT’ message after scoring on Real Madrid debut

Victor Osimhen, Enzo Maresca, Chelsea, 2024/25

15 Aug 2024

Maresca ‘desperately wants’ Osimhen but Chelsea face triple challenge to land Napoli ace

Enhanced, Victor Osimhen, Napoli, 2023/24

10 Aug 2024

Osimhen transfer request, Man Utd deal accepted, Arsenal’s Zubimendi bomb – FootballTransfers recap

Victor Osimhen, Napoli, 2023/24

10 Aug 2024

Arsenal Transfer News Today: Osimhen deal ALIVE, Zubimendi AGREEMENT, Adingra RUMOUR

Pedro Neto, Chelsea

10 Aug 2024

Chelsea Transfer News Today: Neto MEDICAL, Osimhen wants MOVE, Chalobah EXILED

Sofyan Amrabat, Man Utd

10 Aug 2024

Man Utd target Amrabat praised for admirable stance Osimhen could learn from

VIctor Osimhen, Arsenal, 2024/25

10 Aug 2024

Arsenal back in for Osimhen as Napoli striker DROPPED by Conte

Romelu Lukaku, Chelsea

10 Aug 2024

Chelsea BAN first-team trio

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2024/25

10 Aug 2024

Man Utd Transfer News Today: TRIPLE deal AGREED, Hermoso SWOOP, Toney price SLASHED, Berge HEADSTART

Nico Williams, Spain v Italy, Euro 2024

10 Aug 2024

New Nico Williams DEADLINE: Club ‘not throwing the towel in’ over summer transfer

Manuel Ugarte of PSG remains a target for Man Utd

10 Aug 2024

Man Utd turn attention to Ugarte alternative who left Liverpool ‘SHOCKED’

Fabrizio Romano Liverpool

10 Aug 2024

Liverpool ‘will do everything’ to land top target – Fabrizio Romano

Hansi Flick, Barcelona

10 Aug 2024

Barcelona make Chelsea star new ‘Plan A’ after completing Dani Olmo signing

Pedro Neto, Chelsea

9 Aug 2024

Neto in shock Chelsea deal, Solanke heads for Spurs, Nketiah wage cut – FootballTransfers Recap

Fabrizio Romano, transfer news

9 Aug 2024

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Man Utd TRIPLE move, Chelsea SECRET deal, Liverpool OBSESSION

Dominic Solanke, Bournemouth, 2023/24

9 Aug 2024

The Transfers Podcast: PSG’s Sancho contact, inside Solanke to Tottenham and are Chelsea crazy?

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24

8 Aug 2024

Did Man Utd accidentally reveal next signing with huge gaffe?

Sander Berge, Man Utd, Burnley, 2023/24

8 Aug 2024

Man Utd offer Berge BUMPER contract as talks confirmed

Martin Zubimendi Spain 2024

8 Aug 2024

Liverpool ‘GO BIG’ on ‘SPECIAL’ signing for Arne Slot – Fabrizio Romano

Rasmus Hojlund, Man Utd, 2023/24

8 Aug 2024

Man Utd should turn to €50m striker as Hojlund support