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

Harry Maguire and Donny van de Beek are set to leave Man Utd

23 May 2023

Ten Hag to AXE 13 at Man Utd, including ‘best young player’

Marcel Sabitzer, Man Utd, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Ten Hag to save £25m with CHEAPER and BETTER Sabitzer alternative

Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Liverpool aim to repeat Van Dijk transfer trick with £8.5m deal

Graham Potter, Frank Lampard, Chelsea, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Potter vs Lampard: Who is Chelsea’s WORST manager of the season?

Ugarte

23 May 2023

Who is Manuel Ugarte? The Sporting ace wanted by Chelsea, Liverpool and Aston Villa

Darwin Nunez celebrates with Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp

23 May 2023

Klopp offers Nunez excuse as striker faces brutal 'KARMA' claim

Frenkie de Jong, Mikky Kiemeney, Barcelona Instagram

23 May 2023

Barcelona send HUGE transfer message to De Jong amid Man Utd clamour

Smiling Mauricio Pochettino in front of Chelsea badge

23 May 2023

Mauricio Pochettino: Key detail of Chelsea manager’s contract revealed by Fabrizio Romano

Graham Potter, Chelsea, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Chelsea tell Brighton how much they will pay for Graham Potter protégé

Jude Bellingham, Gavi, Malo Gusto

14 May 2023

FIFA U20 World Cup: Who are the most valuable teenagers in the world?

Kylian Mbappe laughing after Harry Kane's penalty miss at World Cup 2022

23 May 2023

Ex-Barcelona, Arsenal and Man Utd star compared to Haaland, Ronaldo, Messi and Mbappe

Bernardo Silva with girlfriend Ines Tomaz

23 May 2023

Bernardo Silva admits it’s ‘BORING’ playing for Man City

Tim Sherwood, Tottenham, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Tottenham star branded ‘absolute liability’ by Sherwood in Aston Villa loss

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, Chelsea, Man Utd

23 May 2023

Man Utd and Chelsea transfer target available over Mbappe fears

Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea

23 May 2023

Pochettino to Chelsea: Fabrizio Romano drops update that will divide Blues fans

David de Gea, Bruno Fernandes, Man Utd, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Think De Gea’s bad? Ten Hag’s alternative is even WORSE

Jorge Mendes, Xavi, Barcelona, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Barcelona in CIVIL WAR over Ruben Neves transfer

Thiago Silva has experienced a frustrating season at Chelsea

12 May 2023

Thiago Silva willing to TEAR UP Chelsea contract after Todd Boehly criticism

Oranje, Nederland, Nederlands elftal

23 May 2023

Liverpool working on signing Netherlands star for more than €40m

Romelu Lukaku, Inter, 2022/23, Instagram

23 May 2023

Lukaku will LOVE going back to Chelsea for one reason, claims Arsenal legend