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

Arsenal squad, Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid, 2023/24

18 Apr 2024

Arsenal player a ‘STANDOUT in world football’ – Real Madrid scouts rave over Gunners star

Georgiy Sudakov, Mykhailo Mudryk, Ukraine, 2023/24

17 Apr 2024

Arsenal and Chelsea told the next Mudryk will ‘DEFINITELY’ move

Kylian Mbappe celebrates for PSG against Barcelona in the Champions League, 2023/24

17 Apr 2024

Real Madrid sent Mbappe THREAT after PSG striker DESTROYS Barcelona

Kobbie Mainoo, Man Utd, 2023/24

17 Apr 2024

Fabrizio Romano issues Mainoo contract update Man Utd fans will love

Victor Osimhen, Arsenal, Fabrizio Romano

19 Apr 2024

Osimhen to Arsenal: Fabrizio Romano issues SURPRISING update

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, Instagram

17 Apr 2024

How an Instagram post sealed Man Utd’s Champions League fate

Mykhailo Mudryk, Chelsea, 2023/24

17 Apr 2024

Chelsea frustration as Mudryk replacement lights up Champions League

Fabrizio Romano, Man Utd, 2023/24

15 Apr 2024

Fabrizio Romano confirms Man Utd’s first summer exit

Jack Grealish, Sasha Attwood, Manchester City, 2023/24

15 Apr 2024

Grealish reveals STEAMY new nighttime ritual as he turns his Man City career around

Mikky Kiemeney, Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona, PSG

15 Apr 2024

Barcelona used De Jong to ‘RIDICULE’ PSG

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2023/24

15 Apr 2024

Ex-Man Utd defender set for Arteta hook up at Arsenal

Ivan Toney, Man Utd, Brentford, 2023/24

15 Apr 2024

Toney is the perfect striker for Man Utd on ONE condition

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, 2023/24

15 Apr 2024

Chelsea seal transfer for teen star: Blues’ first deal of the summer is an EXCELLENT one

Pau Cubarsi, Barcelona, 2023/24

29 Apr 2024

Barcelona prepare EXTRAORDINARY Cubarsi contract: Teen rewarded for shutting out Mbappe

Kai Havertz. Mykhailo Mudryk, Arsenal, 2023/24

12 Apr 2024

Mudryk trap dodged! Havertz patience has saved Arsenal from €100m mistake

Victor Osimhen, Chelsea

12 Apr 2024

Five Osimhen alternatives for Chelsea as PSG aim to complete transfer hijack

Raphael Varane, Anthony Martial, Man Utd, 2023/24

12 Apr 2024

Man Utd to free €400,000 per week star along with Martial

Victor Osimhen, Chelsea, 2023/24

11 Apr 2024

Osimhen to Chelsea faces breakdown! Blues face €50m problem as Toney talk heats up

Edon Zhegrova, Lille, 2023/24

11 Apr 2024

Who is Edon Zhegrova? Lille’s Bukayo Saka clone following in Hazard’s footsteps

Mohamed Salah, Luis Diaz, Liverpool, 2023/24

11 Apr 2024

Liverpool left SHOCKED by star’s contract demand