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

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal

26 Apr 2024

Arsenal’s biggest transfer headache is a fan favourite

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24

26 Apr 2024

Man Utd sweat on Real Madrid star as agent 'considers proposals'

Darwin Nunez, Lionel Messi

25 Apr 2024

Darwin Nunez turns to Messi method to save Liverpool career

Xavi, Barcelona

25 Apr 2024

Barcelona board vote to SACK Xavi - here is why they can't

Joshua Zirkzee, Arsenal, 2023/24

25 Apr 2024

Arsenal make BREAKTHROUGH in €60m transfer

Victor Osimhen, Chelsea

25 Apr 2024

Chelsea get new Osimhen HOPE after PSG signing rumours

Ivan Toney, Man Utd, Brentford, 2023/24

25 Apr 2024

Man Utd’s Ivan Toney thinking is WRONG

Kendry Paez, Independiente, Chelsea, 2024

25 Apr 2024

Paez v Endrick: Chelsea kid scores wondergoal but Real Madrid prodigy prevails

Jarrad Branthwaite, Man Utd

25 Apr 2024

Branthwaite’s dominant Liverpool display leaves just one question for Man Utd

Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona, 2023/24

24 Apr 2024

Barcelona face €200m PSG threat as De Jong poses familiar problem

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24

24 Apr 2024

Man Utd target best defender in the world as part of summer spending spree

Xavi Simons, Arsenal, 2023/24

24 Apr 2024

‘BIG TURNAROUND’ in Xavi Simons’ future creates dream scenario for Arsenal

Fabrizio Romano, wow

24 Apr 2024

Romano reveals truth behind Man Utd links to 21-goal striker

Mikel Arteta says Mauricio Pochettino should not be sacked

24 Apr 2024

Agent Arteta! Chelsea fans claim Arsenal boss is trying to keep Pochettino in a job

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, 2023/24

24 Apr 2024

Pochettino makes incredible comment about Chelsea stars after ‘SO BAD’ Arsenal lesson

Mauricio Pochettino, Todd Boehly, Chelsea

23 Apr 2024

How much will it cost for Chelsea to sack Pochettino?

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