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

Erik ten Hag, Jadon Sancho, Man Utd

30 Aug 2024

Sancho U-turn! Man Utd star offered SHOCK ‘last-minute rescue package’

Manuel Ugarte, The Transfers Podcast

29 Aug 2024

The Transfers Podcast: Real Madrid want Rodri, Ugarte ‘fight’ and truth behind Sancho-Sterling swap

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea, 2024/25

29 Aug 2024

Chelsea send former first-team starter to Strasbourg

Darwin Nunez, Arsenal, Liverpool, 2023/24

29 Aug 2024

Romano reveals truth behind Darwin Nunez to Arsenal and ‘CRAZY’ Barcelona saga

Ben Chilwell, Chelsea, Man UTd, 2023/24

29 Aug 2024

Chilwell to Man Utd? Truth behind rumour as ‘all documents signed’ for €30m deal

Victor Osimhen, Enzo Maresca, Chelsea, 2024/25

29 Aug 2024

Romano makes Osimhen guarantee to Chelsea as striker demands €30m-per-year contract

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, Chelsea

28 Aug 2024

Sterling forgotten? Man Utd ‘STEP UP’ talks with another Chelsea star

Vitor Roque, Dayana Lis, Barcelona, 2023/24

28 Aug 2024

Vitor Roque’s wife posts cryptic ‘EVIL’ message after Barcelona exit

Victor Osimhen, Chelsea, 2024/25

28 Aug 2024

Chelsea close in on Osimhen! Transfer fee ‘no issue’ as Napoli ace ‘eager’ to sign

Raheem Sterling, Jadon Sancho, Chelsea, Man Utd

28 Aug 2024

Romano drops Sancho bomb as Chelsea face £70m Sterling problem

Rio Ferdinand, Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24

28 Aug 2024

Rio Ferdinand hits out at Man Utd transfer 'gamble'

Darwin Nunez, Liverpool, 2023/24

28 Aug 2024

Darwin Nunez to Arsenal: Fans react to stunning rumour

Erik ten Hag, Jadon Sancho, Man Utd

28 Aug 2024

Ugarte IN, Sancho OUT: Six deals Man Utd will do before Deadline Day

Todd Boehly, Chelsea

27 Aug 2024

Which teams have spent the most on transfers this summer?

Victor Osimhen, Saudi Pro League, 2024/25

26 Aug 2024

Osimhen and Vini Jr threaten to escalate Saudi Pro League civil war

Mikel Arteta, Evan Ferguson, Victor Osimhen

26 Aug 2024

Arsenal Transfer News Today: Ferguson BID, Osimhen HOPE, Merino AT LAST!

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Man Utd, Nice

26 Aug 2024

Man Utd trial? Ratcliffe set to sign much-hyped wonderkid for Nice

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, 2024/25

26 Aug 2024

Mbappe under fire! Does Real Madrid striker deserve early criticism?

Vitor Roque, Barcelona, 2023/24

26 Aug 2024

Vitor Roque to Real Betis confirmed as Barcelona throw TWO shocks into loan agreement

Victor Osimhen, Fabrizio Romano

26 Aug 2024

Romano confirms Osimhen bid as Chelsea ‘make progress’ in talks