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

Gary Neville, Erik ten Hag, Man Utd

30 Sep 2024

‘Today shocked me’ - Gary Neville speaks for every Man Utd fan with Spurs assessment

Jose Mourinho, Fenerbahce, 2024/25

30 Sep 2024

Jose Mourinho receives most BIZARRE booking of his career

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24

30 Sep 2024

Man Utd give up on summer signing and target €50m replacement

Victor Osimhen, Chelsea, 2024/25

28 Sep 2024

Chelsea told what Osimhen ‘really wants’

Cole Palmer, Malo Gusto, Chelsea, 2024/25

28 Sep 2024

Cole Palmer closes in on Mo Salah record with Brighton quadruple

Joshua Zirkzee, Man Utd, 2024/25

26 Sep 2024

Joshua Zirkzee's eating habit that’s left Man Utd teammates stunned

Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea

26 Sep 2024

‘Absolutely not true’ - Fabrizio Romano on Chelsea transfer rumour

Nico Williams, Athletic Club, 2024/25

27 Sep 2024

Nico Williams bomb as superstar pledges ‘career’ to Athletic Bilbao

Neymar attends a Copa America 2024 match in the US

26 Sep 2024

Al-Hilal ‘angry’ with Neymar over Instagram images

Erik ten Hag, Joshua Zirkzee, Man Utd, Twente, Europa League

26 Sep 2024

Man Utd standards as low as ever as €400m starting XI fails to win Ten Hag’s banker

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal in LaLiga action against Getafe, 2024/25

26 Sep 2024

Lamine Yamal spotted injured: Serious worry in Barcelona

Mykhailo Mudryk, Chelsea, 2023/24

26 Sep 2024

Romano’s Mudryk warning

Wojciech Szczesny, Juventus, 2023-24

26 Sep 2024

Szczesny confirms Barcelona move with ‘disrespectful’ comment

Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray, 2024/25

26 Sep 2024

Angry Osimhen agent blasts Chelsea 'mistake'

Arne Slot, Liverpool, Nederland

25 Sep 2024

Liverpool target Arsenal star’s brother as Slot seeks his Frenkie de Jong

Pep Guardiola, Rodri, Man City, 2024/25

25 Sep 2024

Rodri injury costs Man City 13 points: Arsenal Premier League favourites

Kylian Mbappe

25 Sep 2024

Mbappe injury ROCKS Real Madrid ahead of Clasico

Lamine Yamal, Chelsea, 2024/25

25 Sep 2024

Romano reveals Chelsea's Lamine Yamal transfer secret

Raphael Varane, Man Utd, 2023/24

25 Sep 2024

Man Utd send Varane heartwarming retirement message

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd

25 Sep 2024

Ronaldo Man Utd exit: Huge secret revealed by club insider