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

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd, 2022-23

30 Sep 2023

Why Cristiano Ronaldo left Man Utd: CR7’s turmoil revealed

Kylian Mbappe's Real Madrid transfer hinges on Man City star

29 Sep 2023

Mbappe to Real Madrid hinges on Man City star

Neymar, Al-Hilal, masion

29 Sep 2023

Neymar ‘upset’ about new home in Saudi Arabia

Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal, 2023

29 Sep 2023

Sporting's special tribute to seduce Ronaldo into return

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal

29 Sep 2023

Arsenal’s ‘No.1 target’ revealed but face THREE rivals

Jurgen Klopp, Mohamed Salah, Liverpool

29 Sep 2023

Liverpool launch bid for ‘IDEAL’ Salah successor

Victor Osimhen, Napoli, TikTok

29 Sep 2023

Osimhen TikTok crisis: Napoli REFUSE to apologise for videos

Mykhailo Mudryk, Mohamed Salah, Chelsea

29 Sep 2023

Chelsea told to avoid Salah mistake with 'phenomenal' Mudryk

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal

29 Sep 2023

Arsenal star sends ‘nothing to lose’ message to Mikel Arteta

Rayan Cherki celebrates scoring against Monaco for Lyon

28 Sep 2023

How Rayan Cherki has become Lyon's biggest problem

Antony, Man Utd, 2023/24

28 Sep 2023

Where is Antony? Man Utd star returns to UK

Xavi, Barcelona

28 Sep 2023

Barca's shortlist revealed: Man Utd and Arsenal stars wanted by Xavi

Eduardo Camavinga, Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid, 2023/24

28 Sep 2023

Real Madrid star who can become world's best 'on verge' of new deal - Romano

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea

28 Sep 2023

Chelsea’s €27m wonderkid backs Pochettino with ‘100%’ comment

Erik ten Hag, Jadon Sancho, Man Utd

28 Sep 2023

Man Utd ‘vulnerable’ to FIFA charge over Sancho as Keane tells winger to show ‘humility’

Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid, 2023/24

28 Sep 2023

Real Madrid target Premier League boss to replace Ancelotti

Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, Real Madrid, 2023/24

27 Sep 2023

'Vini Jr and Rodrygo not good enough for Real Madrid'

Sean Dyche, Everton, 2022/23

27 Sep 2023

Everton can save the career of three England stars

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, PSG

27 Sep 2023

Real Madrid ‘will not wait’ for Mbappe to fill Benzema’s No.9 shirt

Which club with Victor Osimhen sign for?

27 Sep 2023

Arsenal over Chelsea? AI reveals which club suits Osimhen best