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

Lamine Yamal, Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe

5 Feb 2025

Haaland strengthens hold as world’s most valuable footballer as Yamal jumps Mbappe into second

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea, Ruben Amorim, Man Utd

5 Feb 2025

Chelsea and Man Utd ready to blow transfer strategy apart to sign €22m Premier League striker

Ange Postecoglou, Enzo Maresca, 2024/25

5 Feb 2025

Chelsea and Spurs involved in dramatic airport transfer HIJACK

Neymar, Santos, 2025

5 Feb 2025

Neymar APPROVES two signings but FAILS first sporting director test

Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid, 2024/25

5 Feb 2025

Ancelotti declares ‘EMERGENCY SITUATION’ at Real Madrid

Todd Boehly, Chelsea, 2024/25

5 Feb 2025

Chelsea ROCKED by Boehly scandal: Fans fume over ‘DISHONEST’ owner

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2024/25

5 Feb 2025

Man Utd in unexpected WIN-WIN situation over transfer misfit

Martin Odegaard, Sverre Nypan, Arsenal, Rosenborg, 2024

5 Feb 2025

Odegaard 2.0 makes transfer call after ‘OVERWHELMING’ interest: Not going to wait until the summer

Nico Gonzalez, Alejandro Garnacho, Joao Felix

LIVE
4 Feb 2025

Transfer Deadline Day LIVE! Tel deal done but Disasi faces nervy wait

Lautaro Martinez, Emmanuel Latte Lath, MLS, Atlanta United

3 Feb 2025

MLS transfer record broken as Lautaro Martinez clone joins Atlanta United

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, 2024/25

3 Feb 2025

Carragher calls out two Liverpool stars who need to support Salah more

Unai Emery, Aston Villa

3 Feb 2025

Emery FINALLY gets his man! Aston Villa sign Chelsea star

Marcus Rashford, Man Utd, 2024/25

3 Feb 2025

Will Marcus Rashford play for Man Utd again?

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd

3 Feb 2025

CONFIRMED: Man Utd to complete Deadline Day transfer

Neymar, West Ham

3 Feb 2025

West Ham miss out on €40m striker compared to Neymar

Ollie Watkins, Aston Villa, Arsenal, 2024/25

3 Feb 2025

REVEALED: Ollie Watkins reaction as Arsenal launch HUGE late bid

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2024/25

3 Feb 2025

Amorim told to QUIT Man Utd after transfer shambles

Nico Gonzalez, Man City, Porto

3 Feb 2025

Man City signing confirmed as Guardiola sends Barcelona €24m

Mathys Tel, Man Utd

3 Feb 2025

Man Utd issue ‘PANIC BUY’ message amid Tel rumours

Alejandro Garnacho, Chelsea

3 Feb 2025

Garnacho to Chelsea: Deal close as Romano confirms interest in Man Utd ace