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

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

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Arsenal transfer blow as midfielder ruled out for THREE months

Erling Haaland, Man City, Jude Bellingham, Borussia Dortmund, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Bellingham agrees Real Madrid deal to avoid Haaland’s Man City problem

Josip Maria Bartomeu, Barcelona

23 May 2023

Barcelona receive MASSIVE fine in fresh scandal

Bukayo Saka, Arsenal, 2022/23, Instagram

23 May 2023

How much is Bukayo Saka’s life-changing new Arsenal contract worth?

Glazer brothers, Man Utd, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Man Utd takeover twist: Glazers set to STAY as preferred bidder becomes clear

Victor Osimhen, Man Utd, Chelsea, 2022/23

23 May 2023

'BIG RISK!' - Man Utd and Chelsea warned over €150 million Osimhen

Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal, Chelsea

23 May 2023

Arsenal and Chelsea chasing shock midfield target, Fabrizio Romano reveals

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, Instagram

23 May 2023

Man Utd in club-record bid to land Cristiano Ronaldo’s heir

Victor Osimhen, Man Utd, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Victor Osimhen to Man Utd: Fabrizio Romano gives encouraging update