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

Mohammed Kudus, West Ham, Erik ten Hag

15 Mar 2024

Ten Hag's biggest blunder: How did Man Utd boss make brutal error?

Unai Emery, Aston Villa, 2023/24

15 Mar 2024

The world-class player Emery is not getting the best out of

Thibaut Courtois, Mishel Gerzig, Real Madrid, 2024

15 Mar 2024

Courtois heading for retirement? Real Madrid keeper brands coach a LIAR

Victor Osimhen, Napoli, 2023/24

15 Mar 2024

Chelsea THREATENED! What Blues can offer Osimhen that Arsenal and PSG can’t

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal

15 Mar 2024

Arteta confirms decision to sell TWO high-profile stars

Mason Greenwood, Getafe, 2023/24

15 Mar 2024

Mason Greenwood update: Man Utd sent ‘IMPOSSIBLE’ message over Getafe outcast

Mason Mount, Antony, Man Utd, 2023/24

14 Mar 2024

Arsenal's Mount contact and Antony exit talk – Romano on the latest Man Utd transfer rumours

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, PSG, 2023/24

14 Mar 2024

Mbappe's once-in-a-lifetime dream means 'ABSOLUTELY NOTHING' to Real Madrid

Boehly, Osimhen, Pochettino

14 Mar 2024

How Chelsea can sell €250m worth of REJECTS to fund Osimhen deal

Mauricio Pochettino, Ivan Toney, Chelsea, 2023/24

14 Mar 2024

Pochettino to raid Brentford for set-piece specialist in ‘significant coup’

Fabrizio Romano, Mikel Arteta, Arsenal

14 Mar 2024

Arsenal COMPLETE three deals for next season including €30m signing, Romano confirms

Marcus Rashford, Man Utd, PSG, 2023/24

14 Mar 2024

Rashford to PSG: The truth behind the transfer rumour

Alejandro Balde, Barcelona, Fabrizio Romano

13 Mar 2024

Five players Chelsea and Man Utd could sign after Romano revelation

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Man Utd, 2023/24

13 Mar 2024

Todibo to Man Utd: Sir Jim Ratcliffe refuses to offer discount on Nice defender

Deco, Barcelona, 2023/24

13 Mar 2024

Deco spotted FLIRTING! Out of work manager watches Barcelona

Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea, Man Utd

13 Mar 2024

Chelsea vs Man Utd: Romano predicts summer transfer war between Premier League giants

Fabrizio Romano

13 Mar 2024

Romano reveals TRUTH behind major Liverpool transfer rumour after Edwards' return

Jadon Sancho, Dortmund, 2023/24

13 Mar 2024

How Dortmund can get Sancho for FREE

Victor Osimhen misses a chance against Barcelona in the 2023/24 Champions League

13 Mar 2024

Osimhen sounds ALARM at Chelsea as Napoli crash to Barcelona

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal,, 2023/24

13 Mar 2024

Arteta’s tactical gamble that sent Arsenal to Porto penalty shootout glory