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

William Saliba, Newcastle, 2023/24

29 Mar 2024

Newcastle chasing Man Utd target who can become their Saliba

Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool, Jarrod Bowen, 2023/24

29 Mar 2024

Klopp’s last wish at Liverpool? Reds target manager’s ‘favourite player’

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd

29 Mar 2024

Man Utd next manager odds: Southgate and Potter favourites to replace Ten Hag

David Moyes, Albert Gudmundsson, West Ham, 2023/24

29 Mar 2024

West Ham could land PROLIFIC former Arsenal striker for €25m – and he’s PERFECT

Ivan Toney, Ollie Watkins, Aston Villa, 2023/24

29 Mar 2024

Watkins vs Toney: Why the winner is OBVIOUS and what it means for Aston Villa

Robert Lewandowski, Barcelona, 2023/24

28 Mar 2024

Atletico Madrid want Luis Suarez repeat with Lewandowski raid on Barca

Alphonso Davies, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid

28 Mar 2024

Real Madrid transfer is GO as Davies FUMES at Bayern Munich ultimatum

Kylian Mbappe, Arsenal, 2023/24

28 Mar 2024

Mbappe has forced Arsenal to CHANGE transfer plans

Kobbie Mainoo, Thomas Tuchel, Chelsea

28 Mar 2024

Thomas Tuchel cost Chelsea their own Kobbie Mainoo

Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool, 2023/24

28 Mar 2024

Romano’s Liverpool transfer update as Ajax target Lijnders

Youri Tielemans, Aston Villa, Man Utd, 2023/24

28 Mar 2024

Stars aligning for Man Utd to finally sign long-term target

Viktor Gyokeres, Victor Osimhen, Arsenal, 2023/24

28 Mar 2024

Not just Gyokeres and Osimhen! Arsenal target TEN strikers

Neymar, Barcelona, 2023/24

27 Mar 2024

Neymar wants Barcelona transfer after Laporta talks

Kendry Paez, Chelsea, strip club

27 Mar 2024

Chelsea wonderkid faces SEVERE punishment over strip club scandal

Fabrizio Romano

27 Mar 2024

Man Utd owner Ratcliffe ready to sell star player to Liverpool, Romano reveals

Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea

27 Mar 2024

Romano reveals transfer priority Chelsea are ‘BUSY’ working on

Rafaela Pimenta, Erling Haaland, Barcelona, 2023/24

27 Mar 2024

Barcelona have ALREADY held Haaland transfer talks

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Man Utd, 2023/24

27 Mar 2024

How Man Utd can solve major problem for UNDER €40m

Mykhailo Mudryk, Arsenal, Chelsea, 2023/24

27 Mar 2024

Mudryk all over again: Arsenal match Chelsea offer for rising star

Ivan Toney, West Ham, 2023/24

25 Mar 2024

Toney picking West Ham over Spurs should be an EASY decision