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

Leny Yoro, Man Utd, 2024/25

16 Aug 2024

Stunning Yoro revelation proves Man Utd are still making the same mistakes

Mikel Merino, Arsenal

16 Aug 2024

Merino takes matters into his own hands as Arsenal get transfer timeline

Andrea Pirlo, Premier League

16 Aug 2024

Arsenal and Man Utd given chance to land midfield star compared to Pirlo

Victor Osimhen, Romelu Lukaku, Chelsea

16 Aug 2024

Osimhen told Chelsea should be his priority as Romano sends Lukaku ‘here we go’ message

Pep Guardiola, Manchester City, 2023/24

15 Aug 2024

Alvarez sold, Bobb injured – Five transfer options to solve Man City’s offensive crisis?

Todd Boehly, Chelsea

15 Aug 2024

Bats*** Boehly STRIKES AGAIN with Nicolas Jackson decision

Mason Greenwood, Roberto De Zerbi, Marseille

15 Aug 2024

‘Mason Greenwood was the first player I called’ – De Zerbi makes stunning Man Utd admission

Mikel Merino, Arsenal

15 Aug 2024

Mikel Merino: Arsenal bid rejected as Romano sends ‘really confident’ message

Vitor Roque, Barcelona

15 Aug 2024

Vitor Roque holds the key to the transfer window for Arsenal AND Liverpool

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, 2024/25

15 Aug 2024

Kylian Mbappe sends ‘NO LIMIT’ message after scoring on Real Madrid debut

Victor Osimhen, Enzo Maresca, Chelsea, 2024/25

15 Aug 2024

Maresca ‘desperately wants’ Osimhen but Chelsea face triple challenge to land Napoli ace

Enhanced, Victor Osimhen, Napoli, 2023/24

10 Aug 2024

Osimhen transfer request, Man Utd deal accepted, Arsenal’s Zubimendi bomb – FootballTransfers recap

Victor Osimhen, Napoli, 2023/24

10 Aug 2024

Arsenal Transfer News Today: Osimhen deal ALIVE, Zubimendi AGREEMENT, Adingra RUMOUR

Pedro Neto, Chelsea

10 Aug 2024

Chelsea Transfer News Today: Neto MEDICAL, Osimhen wants MOVE, Chalobah EXILED

Sofyan Amrabat, Man Utd

10 Aug 2024

Man Utd target Amrabat praised for admirable stance Osimhen could learn from

VIctor Osimhen, Arsenal, 2024/25

10 Aug 2024

Arsenal back in for Osimhen as Napoli striker DROPPED by Conte

Romelu Lukaku, Chelsea

10 Aug 2024

Chelsea BAN first-team trio

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2024/25

10 Aug 2024

Man Utd Transfer News Today: TRIPLE deal AGREED, Hermoso SWOOP, Toney price SLASHED, Berge HEADSTART

Nico Williams, Spain v Italy, Euro 2024

10 Aug 2024

New Nico Williams DEADLINE: Club ‘not throwing the towel in’ over summer transfer

Manuel Ugarte of PSG remains a target for Man Utd

10 Aug 2024

Man Utd turn attention to Ugarte alternative who left Liverpool ‘SHOCKED’