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

Could the bromance between Carlos Alcaraz and Jude Bellingham put Kylian Mbappe's Real Madrid move in doubt?

7 Sep 2023

Bellingham's Alcaraz bromance puts Mbappe to Real Madrid in doubt

Erik ten Hag, Jadon Sancho, Man Utd

7 Sep 2023

Ten Hag’s reaction to Sancho’s Man Utd TREASON revealed

Antoine Griezmann, World Cup trophy

7 Sep 2023

World Cup winner rejects €50m-a-year Saudi Pro League offer

Graham Potter, Chelsea, 2022/23

7 Sep 2023

Potter ‘in talks’ for managerial return after Chelsea sacking

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24

7 Sep 2023

Man Utd sent transfer bid from Saudi Pro League for €85m star

Chelsea, Champions League winners, 2012

7 Sep 2023

Chelsea legend agrees ‘STUNNING’ Saudi Pro League move

Mason Greenwood, rejected

6 Sep 2023

Brest turned down Greenwood proposal

Saudi Pro League interest in Kylian Mbappe

6 Sep 2023

PSG president breaks Mbappe silence with comment to worry Real Madrid

Sofyan Amrabat, Manchester United

6 Sep 2023

Man Utd get Amrabat alternative option for January but face Bayern bid

Fabrizio Romano's latest Arsenal transfer news

6 Sep 2023

Romano reveals TRUTH behind Arsenal’s €58m January transfer target

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal

6 Sep 2023

Arteta ACCEPTS €77m loss as forgotten man heads for Saudi Pro League

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, Glazer protests

6 Sep 2023

WORST DAY EVER! Man Utd shares plunge by record figure after Glazers takeover revelation

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24

6 Sep 2023

Man Utd offer former outcast NEW DEAL in twist that will alarm fans

Brighton's Evan Ferguson celebrates scoring against Newcastle in the Premier League

6 Sep 2023

Ferguson wanted by his perfect club as Man Utd and Chelsea learn prospects of landing Brighton teen

lozano napoli osimhen

4 Sep 2023

Man Utd and Arsenal target ‘MIGHT’ be sold for €500m amid Saudi Pro League interest

Malo Gusto Chelsea

4 Sep 2023

New Chelsea signing among THREE stars branded 'little b*tches' after defeat

Jurgen Klopp and the Liverpool badge, in front of a panorama of Anfield in red

4 Sep 2023

New Liverpool signing REJECTS international call up

Andre Onana and the Manchester United badge on a red abstract background

4 Sep 2023

Onana makes shock RETIREMENT announcement that will frustrate Man Utd

Jadon Sancho, Man Utd, 2023/24

4 Sep 2023

Romano reveals TRUTH behind Sancho to Chelsea transfer rumours

Axel Disasi, Chelsea, 2023/24

4 Sep 2023

Chelsea told €45m signing ‘NOT READY’ for step up