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

Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal, 2023/24

5 Jun 2024

Romano announces Arsenal target’s astonishing U-turn

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid

5 Jun 2024

Why are Real Madrid not selling Kylian Mbappe shirts?

Thierry Henry, Arsenal, 2024

5 Jun 2024

Arsenal ‘hurt’ legend Thierry Henry with rejection

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, PSG, Nasser Al-Khelaifi

5 Jun 2024

Bitter PSG hit out at Real Madrid’s Mbappe: ‘He’s got absolutely no class’

Benjamin Sesko, Arsenal, Chelsea

5 Jun 2024

Chelsea advance Sesko and Olise talks as transfer target admits ‘fun’ rumours

Joao Neves, Man Utd

5 Jun 2024

Man Utd get Arsenal SHOCK over €120m star as two 'ENDORSED' targets revealed

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea

3 Jun 2024

Who is Enzo Maresca’s assistant manager? Chelsea’s new backroom staff revealed

Bruno Fernandes, Bayern Munich, Man Utd, 2023/24

4 Jun 2024

Bruno Fernandes to leave Man Utd? What Bayern Munich transfer rumours are really about

Nasser Al-Khelaifi, Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2023/24

3 Jun 2024

Crisis at PSG! Squad REVOLTS as Real Madrid announce Mbappe deal

Mohamed Elneny, Martin Odegaard, Arsenal, 2023/24

3 Jun 2024

Arsenal’s released list revealed: 22 players to leave

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd

3 Jun 2024

Ronaldo spearheads Saudi charge for €100m Man Utd star

Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, 2023/24

3 Jun 2024

'The new Bellingham' - The plan for Real Madrid's next signing after Mbappe

Jadon Sancho, Donyell Malen, Erik ten Hag, Man Utd

3 Jun 2024

Sancho makes Man Utd demand as Dortmund make U-TURN with contract offer

Mike Maignan, Chelsea, 2023/24

3 Jun 2024

Chelsea sleeping as Man City move for star who could transform Maresca's squad

Bruno Fernandes celebrates Man Utd's 2023/24 FA Cup win (enhanced)

3 Jun 2024

Bruno Fernandes’ agent IN TALKS with ‘top clubs’ – Fabrizio Romano

Victor Osimhen, Napoli, 2023/24

3 Jun 2024

Osimhen ‘waits’ on Arsenal transfer in ‘monstrous’ deal that Chelsea will love

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, 2023/24

3 Jun 2024

Ronaldo wants ‘Real Madrid model’ after latest heartbreak

Benjamin Sesko, RB Leipzig

1 Jun 2024

Arsenal move on Sesko, Chelsea near first signing and concrete Eze move – FootballTransfers recap

Mikel Arteta, Barcelona, Arsenal, 2023/24

1 Jun 2024

Arsenal enquire over in-demand Barcelona star

Carlo Ancelotti speaks with his Real Madrid players before the Champions League final

1 Jun 2024

Mbappe gets UNWELCOME message from Ancelotti at Champions League final