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

Ethan Nwaneri, Arsenal, 2024/25

2 Jan 2025

Sensational Ethan Nwaneri transfer claim made by Arsenal legend

Ruben Amorim, Marcus Rashford, Man Utd, 2024/25

27 Dec 2024

Amorim sends CLEAR Rashford message

Fabrizio Romano, Victor Osimhen, 2024/25

26 Dec 2024

Romano reveals Osimhen to Man Utd transfer secret

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea, 2024/25

26 Dec 2024

Chelsea asked transfer question over star labelled ‘embarrassing’ after Fulham defeat

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, Mikel Arteta, Arsenal

26 Dec 2024

Man Utd and Arsenal hold talks for BEST transfer of 2025

Nico Williams, Athletic Club, 2024/25

26 Dec 2024

€60m January Nico Williams bid PREPARED

Fabrizio Romano, transfer news, Raheem Sterling, Antony

26 Dec 2024

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: Antony and Sterling DECISIONS, FOUR Barca deals, Pogba LATEST

Ben White, Arsenal, 2024/25

26 Dec 2024

Arsenal fight Chelsea and Spurs for left-sided Ben White

Randal Kolo Muani, PSG, France, 2024

26 Dec 2024

CONFIRMED: Kolo Muani talks as ‘strong chance’ message sent

Ruben Amorim, Manchester United, Charalampos Kostoulas, Bart van Rooij

26 Dec 2024

Man Utd star confirms January transfer possibility

Marcus Rashford, Man Utd, 2024/25

21 Dec 2024

THREE clubs in for Rashford, Barca’s ‘best deal ever’, Nkunku future: FootballTransfers Recap

Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring his first Premier League goal of the season for Arsenal against Crystal Palace

21 Dec 2024

Five goals in two games as Saka limps off – how Gabriel Jesus has SAVED his Arsenal career

Arsenal celebrate scoring against Crystal Palace in the Premier League

21 Dec 2024

Surprise star watches Arsenal demolish Crystal Palace to confirm January transfer

Joan Laporta, Hansi Flick, Barcelona

21 Dec 2024

Barcelona complete ‘best deal in the history of football’

Marcus Rashford, Man Utd, 2024/25

22 Dec 2024

Marcus Rashford: Three clubs preparing everything to strike a deal

West Ham, Julen Lopetegui

21 Dec 2024

West Ham close in on €20m January deal

Kylian Mbappe, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, PSG, 2024/25

21 Dec 2024

Mbappe and PSG could ‘blow up the whole system’

Fabrizio Romano, transfer news, Enzo Maresca, Paul Pogba

21 Dec 2024

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: Chelsea moves CONFIRMED, Real Madrid DEAL, Pogba REVELATION

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea

20 Dec 2024

CONFIRMED: Who Chelsea will sell in January

Diego Simeone, Atletico Madrid, 2024/25

20 Dec 2024

Man Utd’s golden opportunity to land long-term target as Atleti put wanted man up for sale