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

Cole Palmer hugged by Mauricio Pochettino as he is replaced during Brighton vs Chelsea, 2023/24

16 May 2024

Palmer makes thoughts on Chelsea sacking Pochettino clear

Eden Hazard, Carlo Ancelotti, 2023/24

15 May 2024

Real Madrid forced to pay Chelsea more money for RETIRED €100m flop

Ollie Watkins, Man Utd, 2023/24

15 May 2024

Ollie Watkins’ three reasons for accepting ‘audacious’ Man Utd transfer offer

Anthony Martial, Man Utd, 2023/24

15 May 2024

Man Utd say goodbye to €55m ace who joins Varane and Martial in leaving Old Trafford

Kylian Mbappe, Luis Enrique, PSG, 2023/24

15 May 2024

One last insult? Why Mbappe isn’t in PSG squad to play Nice

Premier League, free agents, Anthony Martial, Tosin Adarabioyo

15 May 2024

The 10 best Premier League stars out of contract in the summer

Tosin Adarabioyo, Fulham, 2023/24

15 May 2024

Chelsea and Man Utd join race to sign Premier League’s most wanted free agent – Fabrizio Romano

Xavi, Liverpool, Luis Diaz, 2023/24

15 May 2024

Liverpool stunned as €85m star seeks Barcelona transfer

Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal

15 May 2024

Fabrizio Romano reveals ‘TRUTH’ behind Arsenal pair

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Erik ten Hag, Man Utd

15 May 2024

Man Utd make contact with ‘SURPRISE’ Ten Hag replacement

Rasmus Hojlund, Man Utd, 2023/24

13 May 2024

Man Utd stars ‘UNCONVINCED’ by €74m Hojlund and ready to ignore him

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2023/24

13 May 2024

Arsenal to turbo-charge transfer kitty with €270m sales

Rio Ferdinand

13 May 2024

Rio Ferdinand savages Ten Hag’s treatment of Man Utd star: We look like an uncoached team!

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, 2023/24

13 May 2024

Real Madrid’s next Galactico signing after Mbappe revealed

Andrey Santos celebrates scoring the winning goal against Metz for Strasbourg

13 May 2024

Chelsea youngsters Andrey Santos and Kendry Paez shine with match-winning performances

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Man Utd, 2023/24

13 May 2024

Man Utd’s first summer transfer? Agent of €60m Chelsea target spotted at Old Trafford

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2023/24

13 May 2024

Romano reveals the truth behind Mbappe to Premier League rumours

Greenwood, Mbappe, Osimhen

11 May 2024

Mbappe’s Real Madrid shirt number, Osimhen worry and Greenwood shock – FootballTransfers recap

Bukayo Saka, Newcastle, 2023/24

11 May 2024

Newcastle have a perfect opportunity to sign their answer to Bukayo Saka

Reece James celebrates Chelsea's 3-2 Premier League win over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground, 2023/24

11 May 2024

Mudryk’s promise, James is BACK and Caicedo shines – Who was Chelsea’s key man in Forest win?