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

Roy Keane, Casemiro, Man Utd, 2024/25

6 Sep 2024

Casemiro can star for Man Utd again if Ten Hag listens to Keane’s genius tactical tweak

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal manager

6 Sep 2024

Arteta told the transfer mistake that 'predictable' Arsenal will regret

Todd Boehly, Chelsea

6 Sep 2024

Chelsea star admits Boehly's transfer policy 'difficult' to deal with

Nico Williams, Spain v Italy, Euro 2024

5 Sep 2024

Nico Williams rejects FOUR offers as ‘leak’ reveals Spain ace’s next move

Victor Osimhen, Napoli, 2024/25

6 Sep 2024

Osimhen deal done ‘one minute after midnight’ on Deadline Day

Anthony Martial, Man Utd, 2023/24

5 Sep 2024

Romano reveals DARING offer for ex-Man Utd striker Martial

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, AC Milan, 2023/24

5 Sep 2024

The truth behind Ibrahimovic's incredible 'PUNCH' claim

Antony, Man Utd, 2024/25, focussed

5 Sep 2024

Romano reveals truth behind exit rumours for Man Utd star whose value has plummeted €50m

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2023/24

5 Sep 2024

€100m striker admits he wants Arsenal move

Casemiro, Man Utd, 2024/25, Galatasaray

5 Sep 2024

Casemiro makes Galatasaray transfer decision

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, 2024/25

5 Sep 2024

Salah ‘DESPERATE’ to sign new Liverpool contract

Jadon Sancho, Chelsea

5 Sep 2024

Man Utd ripped off? Chelsea 'delighted' with Sancho transfer

Arne Slot, Liverpool

4 Sep 2024

Liverpool open contract talks with star attacker in response to exit rumours

Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray

4 Sep 2024

Osimhen to Galatasaray CONFIRMED as Romano reveals striker’s shirt number

Mohamed Salah, Neymar, free agents 2025

6 Sep 2024

From Salah to Neymar: The 15 most expensive stars on expiring contracts

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24

4 Sep 2024

Man Utd to dump £300k-per-week star

Fabrizio Romano, Latest news

4 Sep 2024

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: Ten Hag sack update, Chelsea want Osimhen, De Bruyne to Saudi bomb

Kobbie Mainoo, Man Utd, 2024/25

4 Sep 2024

‘Mainoo should certainly not be starting’ – Man Utd’s lack of midfield quality slammed

Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze celebrates scoring against Chelsea

4 Sep 2024

'Genuinely astounded' - Crystal Palace stunned by Eberechi Eze interest

Fabrizio Romano, Victor Osimhen, Chelsea

4 Sep 2024

Chelsea ‘for sure’ still keen on Osimhen as Napoli striker makes two demands - Romano