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

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, Liverpool, 2023/24

19 Jan 2024

PSG make Mbappe €400m contract offer - but hope remains for Liverpool and Real Madrid

Xavi, Pedri, Barcelona, 2023/24

19 Jan 2024

Barcelona in humiliating transfer link that is ‘very damaging’ for Pedri

Jordan Henderson, Transfer Ajax

19 Jan 2024

Henderson beats ex-Man Utd pair and Bob Marley to set extraordinary Ajax record

Jose Mourinho, Roma, 2023/24

19 Jan 2024

Mourinho set for surprising new role as Roma fans revolt over sacking

Erling Haaland, Karim Benzema, Man Utd

19 Jan 2024

Man Utd have a future Hojlund but need a Benzema now

Jordan Henderson, Ajax

19 Jan 2024

Jordan Henderson's salary and signing fee at Ajax are announced

Karim Benzema, Arsenal, 2023/24

19 Jan 2024

Benzema to Arsenal latest: Striker takes decisive action over transfer rumours

Xavi, Kalvin Phillips, Barcelona

18 Jan 2024

Barcelona working on ‘BIG SURPRISE’ transfer as Phillips wants deal

Sean Dyche, Everton, 2023/24

18 Jan 2024

Everton close to new signing as ‘frustrated’ £100,000pw star nears deal

Armando Broja, Chelsea, 2023/24

18 Jan 2024

Openda, Gimenez and six forwards better value than rip-off Broja

Pedri, Barcelona, Arsenal, Man Utd, 2023/24

18 Jan 2024

Barcelona put Pedri up for sale as Arsenal and Man Utd rumours swirl

Roberto Firmino, Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea

18 Jan 2024

Saudi flop Firmino makes transfer decision, Romano announces

Jadon Sancho, Youssoufa Moukoko, Man Utd, Borussia Dortmund

18 Jan 2024

Dortmund surprised by ‘Jadon Sancho madness’

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, Liverpool, 2023/24

18 Jan 2024

Mbappe makes surprise PSG confession Liverpool and Real Madrid fans will love

Victor Osimhen, Todd Boehly, Chelsea, 2023/24

18 Jan 2024

Chelsea put outrageous price tag on star who could unlock Osimhen deal

Antony, Man Utd, 2023/24

18 Jan 2024

Antony offered spectacular Man Utd escape route

Karim Benzema, Arsenal, Chelsea, 2023/24

18 Jan 2024

Arsenal rival Chelsea in ‘BLOCKBUSTER’ Benzema deal

Xavi Simons, RB Leipzig, Arsenal, 2023/24

17 Jan 2024

Arsenal's new Ozil? Gunners leading contenders for Bundesliga assist machine

Jose Mourinho, Roma, 2023/24

17 Jan 2024

Chelsea sent Mourinho message with Pochettino under pressure

Xavi, Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2023/24

17 Jan 2024

PSG make move for €115m Premier League star in ‘TERRIBLE’ blow to Barcelona