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

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, 2023/24

3 Jun 2024

Ronaldo wants ‘Real Madrid model’ after latest heartbreak

Benjamin Sesko, RB Leipzig

1 Jun 2024

Arsenal move on Sesko, Chelsea near first signing and concrete Eze move – FootballTransfers recap

Mikel Arteta, Barcelona, Arsenal, 2023/24

1 Jun 2024

Arsenal enquire over in-demand Barcelona star

Carlo Ancelotti speaks with his Real Madrid players before the Champions League final

1 Jun 2024

Mbappe gets UNWELCOME message from Ancelotti at Champions League final

Benjamin Sesko, RB Leipzig

31 May 2024

Is Sesko the new Haaland? What Arsenal fans can expect from €75m signing

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, 2023/24

31 May 2024

Mbappe takes important step to Real Madrid confirmation

Jose Mourinho, Champions League

31 May 2024

Mourinho’s Champions League return CONFIRMED as ex-Chelsea boss finds new job

Mikel Arteta, Declan Rice, Bruno Guimaraes, Arsenal, 2023/24

31 May 2024

Who can unleash Rice now? Three EXCITING Arsenal alternatives after Zubimendi snub

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Man Utd, 2023/24

31 May 2024

Man Utd prioritise €100m double swoop with Chelsea fan favourite also linked

Fabrizio Romano, Victor Osimhen, Chelsea

31 May 2024

Victor Osimhen to Chelsea: Romano drops transfer bomb that changes everything

Xavi, Barcelona

29 May 2024

Why did Barcelona sack Xavi?

Hansi Flick, Barcelona

29 May 2024

It's official! Flick replaces Xavi as Barcelona coach

Marcus Rashford, Arsenal, Man Utd, 2023/24

29 May 2024

Rashford wouldn’t survive Arsenal move

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea

29 May 2024

Enzo Maresca’s three transfer priorities for Chelsea revealed

Jarrad Branthwaite is close to signing for Man Utd

29 May 2024

Man Utd’s first summer signing: Ratcliffe closing in on cut-price star

Kylian Mbappe at the 2024 Monaco GP

29 May 2024

Mbappe and PSG locked in bitter €80m WAR as Real Madrid signing looms

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Man Utd, 2023/24

29 May 2024

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s five golden rules for Man Utd signings

Xavi, Barcelona. 2023/24

29 May 2024

Xavi BETRAYAL uncovered as Barcelona warned about ‘PROBLEMATIC’ star

Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea, here we go

29 May 2024

Romano confirms Chelsea transfer plans – including one ‘here we go’

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd

27 May 2024

Ten Hag sacked? Man Utd boss has hinted at the FOUR players who will suffer most