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

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, Enzo Maresca, Chelsea

17 Aug 2024

‘Arsenal missed a trick!’ – Gunners legend jealous of Chelsea signing

Viktor Gyokeres, Sporting CP

17 Aug 2024

It’s not all about Osimhen! Gyokeres’ incredible finish a timely reminder to clubs

Amadou Onana, Aston Villa, 2024/25

17 Aug 2024

Amadou Onana’s ‘amazing’ Aston Villa debut: All the key stats and reaction

Fabrizio Romano, transfer news

17 Aug 2024

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Osimhen to Chelsea ‘ABSOLUTELY ON’, Merino FINAL STAGES, Sancho TALKS

Man Utd's Joshua Zirkzee celebrates scoring against Fulham in the Premier League

17 Aug 2024

It's official! Man Utd have a new star as Zirkzee makes astonishing debut

Victor Osimhen, Napoli, injury

17 Aug 2024

Victor Osimhen transfer twist: Serious injury changes everything for Napoli ace

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea manager

17 Aug 2024

Chelsea fail in swap deal attempt

Manuel Ugarte of PSG remains a target for Man Utd

16 Aug 2024

Man Utd Transfer News Today: Ugarte ‘ONE STEP’ away, De Jong DECISION, Van Nistelrooy BOMB

Manuel Ugarte, Man Utd, PSG

16 Aug 2024

Ugarte ‘one step’ from Man Utd as PSG midfielder dropped

Leny Yoro, Man Utd, 2024/25

16 Aug 2024

Stunning Yoro revelation proves Man Utd are still making the same mistakes

Mikel Merino, Arsenal

16 Aug 2024

Merino takes matters into his own hands as Arsenal get transfer timeline

Andrea Pirlo, Premier League

16 Aug 2024

Arsenal and Man Utd given chance to land midfield star compared to Pirlo

Victor Osimhen, Romelu Lukaku, Chelsea

16 Aug 2024

Osimhen told Chelsea should be his priority as Romano sends Lukaku ‘here we go’ message

Pep Guardiola, Manchester City, 2023/24

15 Aug 2024

Alvarez sold, Bobb injured – Five transfer options to solve Man City’s offensive crisis?

Todd Boehly, Chelsea

15 Aug 2024

Bats*** Boehly STRIKES AGAIN with Nicolas Jackson decision

Mason Greenwood, Roberto De Zerbi, Marseille

15 Aug 2024

‘Mason Greenwood was the first player I called’ – De Zerbi makes stunning Man Utd admission

Mikel Merino, Arsenal

15 Aug 2024

Mikel Merino: Arsenal bid rejected as Romano sends ‘really confident’ message

Vitor Roque, Barcelona

15 Aug 2024

Vitor Roque holds the key to the transfer window for Arsenal AND Liverpool

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