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

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, 2024/25

27 Oct 2024

WORST player on the pitch: Kylian Mbappe’s Clasico nightmare

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea

26 Oct 2024

Maresca ‘expected more’ from Chelsea star linked with Barcelona move

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2023/24

26 Oct 2024

REVEALED: The striker who tops Arsenal’s ‘WORLD-CLASS’ shortlist

Chido Obi-Martin, Man Utd U18, Nottingham Forest

27 Oct 2024

Chido Obi-Martin scores 14-minute HAT-TRICK in first Man Utd start

Erik ten Hag, Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hojlund, Man Utd

26 Oct 2024

Man Utd make EMBARRASSING Mainoo and Garnacho request to Man City

Josh Acheampong, Enzo Maresca, Chelsea

26 Oct 2024

Chelsea open agent talks to prevent transfer DISASTER

Lamine Yamal, Premier League

26 Oct 2024

Lamine Yamal: Premier League transfer options ranked as Arsenal and Liverpool ‘FANCY’ Barca star

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Real Madrid, Liverpool, 2023/24

26 Oct 2024

Alexander-Arnold in Real Madrid hint with ‘first ever’ message

Arne Slot, Erik ten Hag, Dutch

26 Oct 2024

Dutch managers don’t suit the Premier League, claims club owner

Lamine Yamal, Barcelona, 2024/25

26 Oct 2024

Lamine Yamal ANSWERS Arsenal and Liverpool rumours as Barcelona ‘NEED’ to sell

Tanner Tessmann, Lyon, 2024/25

25 Oct 2024

USMNT star Tanner Tessmann compared to Premier League great

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2024/25

25 Oct 2024

Ten Hag should have been sacked by now, says club owner

Cristiano Ronaldo, Georgina Rodriguez

25 Oct 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo’s APPEAL to find fan amid Georgina Rodriguez hospital drama

Alphonso Davies, Bayern Munich, 2024/25

25 Oct 2024

Decision time for Alphonso Davies: Man Utd or Real Madrid?

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, 2024/25

25 Oct 2024

Mbappe claims victory against PSG

Pep Guardiola, Man City, 2024/25

25 Oct 2024

CONFIRMED: Man City to complete striker signing

Alphonso Davies, Bayern, 2024/25

25 Oct 2024

CONFIRMED: Alphonso Davies to Man Utd is hotting up

Paul Pogba, Juventus, 2023/24

24 Oct 2024

Premier League title challenger told to make SENSATIONAL Pogba deal

Marcus Rashford, Man Utd

24 Oct 2024

Rashford DEMANDS to leave Man Utd and BLAMES Ineos

Vinicius Junior, Injury

24 Oct 2024

Real Madrid CONFIRM severity of Rodrygo injury: How long is he out for and what games will he miss?