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

Riccardo Calafiori, Arsenal

25 Jul 2024

Surprise ‘NEW PLAN’ for Calafiori ahead of Arsenal move – Fabrizio Romano

Marcos Alonso, David Hancko, Tyrick Mitchell

25 Jul 2024

The veteran, the England star or the wildcard – Man Utd have three options for key signing

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal manager

25 Jul 2024

Arteta all-but confirms record transfer after Bournemouth friendly

Fabrizio Romano, Man Utd, transfer news

24 Jul 2024

Man Utd Transfer News Today: Romano SURPRISE, Ugarte ALTERNATIVE, €200m bid REJECTED

Victor Osimhen, Antonio Conte, Napoli

24 Jul 2024

‘Prisoner’ Osimhen makes dramatic transfer U-turn

Mikel Merino, Arsenal

24 Jul 2024

Barcelona PUSHING Mikel Merino to Arsenal

Jadon Sancho, Man Utd, PSG

24 Jul 2024

Man Utd name Jadon Sancho’s transfer fee: How much is the PSG target REALLY worth?

Nico Williams, Arsenal

24 Jul 2024

Arsenal reignite Nico Williams deal as Arteta confirms transfer plan

Fabrizio Romano

24 Jul 2024

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Osimhen to Chelsea, Man Utd’s midfield TARGETS, Sancho SURPRISE

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea

24 Jul 2024

Enzo Maresca’s Dirty Dozen: The TWELVE players ‘ready to leave Chelsea’

Fabrizio Romano, De Ligt, Calafiori

22 Jul 2024

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: FINAL STEP for Calafiori, Nico Williams OBSESSION, Osimhen deal OPEN

Richard Rios, Colombia, Man Utd

22 Jul 2024

Richard Rios: Man Utd bid for Copa America star – but is he the Casemiro replacement Ten Hag needs?

Jadon Sancho playing for Man Utd in a pre-season friendly against Rangers, 2024/25

22 Jul 2024

Sancho agreement 'CLOSE': Man Utd winger close to shock PSG transfer

Victor Osimhen, Chelsea, Napoli, 2023/24

22 Jul 2024

Osimhen says ‘YES’ to transfer that unlocks Chelsea’s summer

Riccardo Calafiori, Arsenal, 2023/24

22 Jul 2024

Riccardo Calafiori to Arsenal: Vicious legal battle ERUPTS as Italy legend Bonucci ‘sorry’

Ivan Toney, Man Utd, Brentford, 2023/24

22 Jul 2024

Man Utd sent Ivan Toney warning by Brentford boss

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24

20 Jul 2024

Man Utd RAID Arsenal wonderkid, Osimhen AGREEMENT, Chelsea SHOCK – FootballTransfers recap

Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal, Man Utd

19 Jul 2024

Man Utd trying to steal Arsenal’s best academy player – Fabrizio Romano

Xavi Simons, Man Utd, Uno

19 Jul 2024

Simons drops Man Utd hint? Red Devils close in on €60m PSG deal

Victor Osimhen, Antonio Conte, Napoli

19 Jul 2024

Osimhen deal AGREED as Conte makes SURPRISE request that unlocks Lukaku