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

Virgil van Dijk, Borussia Dortmund

29 Apr 2024

Van Dijk to Dortmund? Liverpool captain sparks transfer rumours

Xavi, Barcelona. 2023/24

29 Apr 2024

Barcelona primed to make first mistake of the transfer window

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2023/24

29 Apr 2024

Arsenal dealt blow as SENSATIONAL talent has ‘no intention’ of staying

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, 2023/24

29 Apr 2024

Chelsea came close to signing Man Utd star

Jadon Sancho, Donyell Malen, Erik ten Hag, Man Utd

29 Apr 2024

Jadon Sancho to Dortmund: Romano reveals why everything CHANGED this weekend

Viktor Gyokeres, Sporting CP, 2023/24

29 Apr 2024

Gyokeres makes Arsenal statement with 'LIGHTNING BOLT' moment for Sporting

Kylian Mbappe, Nordi Mukiele, Goncalo Ramos, Vitinha, PSG, 2023/24

28 Apr 2024

Barcola, Vitinha and Zaire-Emery: The future of PSG after Kylian Mbappe

Frenkie de Jong, Erik ten Hag, Manchester United

26 Apr 2024

Barcelona transfer list De Jong! Ten Hag’s dream could become Man Utd’s nightmare

Bruno Guimaraes, Arsenal, 2023/24

26 Apr 2024

Arsenal get Bruno Guimaraes CONFIRMATION Arteta was waiting on

Graham Potter

26 Apr 2024

‘He cost Chelsea €92m in six months!’ – Potter mocked by pundits amid Ajax rumours

Jarrad Branthwaite, Man Utd, Everton, 2023/24

26 Apr 2024

Man Utd ‘CONFIDENT’ for Branthwaite deal on this condition

Graham Potter, Ajax, Deniz Undav

26 Apr 2024

Potter to Man Utd HEATS UP as ex-Chelsea boss rejects Ajax

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal

26 Apr 2024

Arsenal’s biggest transfer headache is a fan favourite

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24

26 Apr 2024

Man Utd sweat on Real Madrid star as agent 'considers proposals'

Darwin Nunez, Lionel Messi

25 Apr 2024

Darwin Nunez turns to Messi method to save Liverpool career

Xavi, Barcelona

25 Apr 2024

Barcelona board vote to SACK Xavi - here is why they can't

Joshua Zirkzee, Arsenal, 2023/24

25 Apr 2024

Arsenal make BREAKTHROUGH in €60m transfer

Victor Osimhen, Chelsea

25 Apr 2024

Chelsea get new Osimhen HOPE after PSG signing rumours

Ivan Toney, Man Utd, Brentford, 2023/24

25 Apr 2024

Man Utd’s Ivan Toney thinking is WRONG

Kendry Paez, Independiente, Chelsea, 2024

25 Apr 2024

Paez v Endrick: Chelsea kid scores wondergoal but Real Madrid prodigy prevails