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

Paulo Fonseca, Lille, 2023/24

22 Apr 2024

Liverpool hold talks with Paulo Fonseca as Ruben Amorim deal looks in doubt

Iga Swiatek, Robert Lewandowski, 2021

22 Apr 2024

Iga Swiatek ‘BETRAYS’ Robert Lewandowski during El Clasico

Jose Mourinho, Man Utd, 2017/18

22 Apr 2024

‘Man Utd still have players I didn’t want!’ – Who is Jose Mourinho talking about?

The law in Madrid is set to change to benefit Kylian Mbappe

22 Apr 2024

What is the Mbappe Law? Real Madrid signing to get tax break from government

Antony, Man Utd, 2023/24

22 Apr 2024

Pathetic Antony is a DISGRACE to Man Utd

Michael Olise, Crystal Palace, 2023/24

22 Apr 2024

Michael Olise is a €65m risk worth taking

Ian Maatsen, Borussia Dortmund, 2023/24

22 Apr 2024

Chelsea CRUSH wonderkid's dream by blocking transfer

Bernardo Silva, Man City, Arsenal, 2023/24

22 Apr 2024

Bernardo Silva to Arsenal: Fabrizio Romano reveals the truth behind transfer rumour

Erik ten Hag, Manchester United

22 Apr 2024

Ten Hag close to sack as Man Utd contact Champions League winner to step in

Joshua Zirkzee, Arsenal, 2023/24

20 Apr 2024

Arsenal offer breakout star €30m contract

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

20 Apr 2024

Man Utd set for multimillion-pound Sancho windfall if transfer clause triggered

Joao Cancelo, Barcelona, 2023/24

20 Apr 2024

Joao Cancelo reveals VILE threats: Barca transfer put in doubt over SHOCKING comments

Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid, 2023/24

20 Apr 2024

Real Madrid abandon major transfer in shock change of policy

Mikel Arteta, Emile Smith Rowe, 2023/24

20 Apr 2024

Arsenal’s outcasts: The four players Mikel Arteta doesn’t trust

Victor Osimhen, Chelsea, 2023/24

20 Apr 2024

Chelsea to sign a striker BETTER than Osimhen? Blues told ace ‘wants to come home’

Erik ten Hag, Manchester United

19 Apr 2024

Ten Hag explains why Man Utd star has had a CATASTROPHIC season

Bruno Guimaraes, Arsenal, 2023/24

19 Apr 2024

Ornstein CONFIRMS Arsenal’s Bruno Guimaraes interest amid REVOLUTION rumours

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal

19 Apr 2024

How Arsenal will line up with Arteta’s two transfer priorities

Fabrizio Romano

19 Apr 2024

‘Everything going right on that deal’ – Romano hints at Man Utd’s first summer transfer

Victor Osimhen, Chelsea

19 Apr 2024

Chelsea wonderkid ‘wants to leave’ as Blues take step towards Osimhen with €40m sale