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

Alexander Isak, Arsenal

21 Aug 2024

Arsenal’s bargain alternative to Osimhen and Gyokeres? Isak clone Arteta’s perfect solution

Victor Osimhen, Chelsea, Napoli, 2023/24

21 Aug 2024

Chelsea's Osimhen plan after completing Joao Felix deal: Blues ‘WILL SIGN’ striker

Pep Guardiola, Barcelona, 2024/25

19 Aug 2024

Barcelona star wants Guardiola reunion being FORCED OUT

Erik ten Hag, Jadon Sancho, Man Utd

19 Aug 2024

Sancho under threat: Man Utd's likely Premier League squad

Gary Neville, Erik ten Hag, Man Utd

19 Aug 2024

Neville sends SACK warning to Ten Hag after Fulham win

Aaron Ramsdale, Arsenal, 2023/24

19 Aug 2024

Ramsdale suffers setback as bid launched for €6m keeper

Fabrizio Romano, Man Utd

19 Aug 2024

Man Utd Transfer News Today: Romano next MOVES, Neville’s DOUBTS, Toney stance CONFIRMED

Fabrizio Romano, Raheem Sterling, Victor Osimhen

19 Aug 2024

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: Arsenal fans GET READY, Sterling, Osimhen and McTominay rumours

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe against Real Mallorca, 2024/25

19 Aug 2024

Kylian Mbappe’s LaLiga debut: Key stats and reaction as Rodrygo outshines Real Madrid star

Raheem Sterling, Chelsea

19 Aug 2024

Sterling slammed for ‘absolutely rubbish’ Chelsea statement

Victor Osimhen, Napoli, 2024/25

19 Aug 2024

Napoli give Osimhen transfer hope with ‘best solution’ message

Victor Osimhen, Napoli, 2024/25

17 Aug 2024

Osimhen TWIST, Chelsea and Arsenal CLOSE to big deals, Ten Hag Sancho DIG – FootballTransfers recap

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

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