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

Goncalo Ramos, Benfica, Man Utd, 2022/23

8 Mar 2023

Man Utd given glowing Goncalo Ramos reference by Benfica coach Roger Schmidt

Mykhailo Mudryk, Chelsea, 2022/23

8 Mar 2023

The big loser from Chelsea’s brilliant Champions League victory over Dortmund

Victor Osimhen, Napoli, 2022/23

8 Mar 2023

Victor Osimhen to Arsenal: Fabrizio Romano gives major transfer update

Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool

6 Mar 2023

Liverpool told to axe SIX players in 'big reset'

Mikel Arteta, Gabriel Jesus, 2022/23

6 Mar 2023

‘More potential than Saliba’ – €42m Ligue 1 striker is perfect Gabriel Jesus backup

Cody Gakpo, Liverpool, 2022/23

6 Mar 2023

Cody Gakpo: From '006' to the catalyst of Liverpool's revival

Cristiano Ronaldo, Piers Morgan

6 Mar 2023

Ronaldo's friend Piers Morgan calls for Ten Hag to resign in incredible Twitter rant

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2022/23

6 Mar 2023

Arsenal reject last-gasp Galatasaray bid for Emile Smith Rowe

Erik ten Hag, Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd, 2022/23

6 Mar 2023

Ten Hag facing Ronaldo problem all over again after Liverpool crushing

Tammy Abraham

6 Mar 2023

Chelsea and Man Utd set for €80m battle over six-goal striker

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2022/23

4 Mar 2023

Mbappe faces Real Madrid question after breaking PSG scoring record

Beyonce, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, concert

4 Mar 2023

Beyoncé decision could foil Tottenham in Arsenal transfer battle over ‘assist king’

Glazers, Man Utd, 2022-23

4 Mar 2023

Man Utd edge closer to world-record sale

Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool, 2022/23

4 Mar 2023

Liverpool eye €45m Fabinho replacement

Reiss Nelson, Bukayo Saka, Arsenal, 2022/23

4 Mar 2023

‘Champions mentality!’ – Arsenal fans react to Reiss Nelson’s Bournemouth winner

Moises Caicedo, Chelsea, Arsenal, 2022/23

4 Mar 2023

Arsenal and Chelsea 'remain interested' in Caicedo but Romano drops contract bombshell

Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona, Man Utd, 2022/23

4 Mar 2023

Frenkie de Jong to Man Utd: Could Barcelona’s financial crisis force a transfer?

Alberto Moliero, Las Palmas, 2022/23

3 Mar 2023

Barcelona dealt Alberto Moliero transfer blow as Real Madrid and Liverpool hint dropped

Moises Caicedo, Graham Potter, Chelsea, 2022/23

3 Mar 2023

Chelsea’s perfect Premier League alternative as Caicedo signs new Brighton deal

Arsenal, Moises Caicedo, Alex Scott, Declan Rice

3 Mar 2023

Forget Caicedo and Rice! Here’s the young Englishman Arsenal really need