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

Nicolas Jackson, Chelsea, Gary Neville, 2023/24
  • 25 Aug 2023

Gary Neville makes OUTRAGEOUS Darwin Nunez comparison with Chelsea star

Marcus Rashford, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 25 Aug 2023

Man Utd to sell Rashford favourite after HUGE U-turn

Neymar, Los Angeles, MLS
  • 25 Aug 2023

Neymar’s friend reveals why PSG star REALLY made Saudi Pro League transfer

Jean-Clair Todibo, Nice, 2032/24
  • 25 Aug 2023

Jean-Clair Todibo: The bad boy gone good who Man Utd fans will love

Romelu Lukaku, Chelsea, 2023/24
  • 25 Aug 2023

Chelsea take DESPERATE Lukaku decision with Mourinho to benefit

Kieran Tierney playing against FC Zurich for Arsenal in the Europa League
  • 25 Aug 2023

Fabrizio Romano announces 'Here We Go' on UNEXPECTED Tierney transfer

Mary Earps, Man Utd, 2022/23
  • 25 Aug 2023

Man Utd reject WORLD-RECORD transfer bid

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, 2023/24
  • 25 Aug 2023

Chelsea take CONTROVERSIAL wonderkid decision

Jurgen Klopp, Kylian Mbappe, Man City
  • 24 Aug 2023

Man City land €60m star Mbappe loves and Klopp sees as the next Mane

Headshot of Mikel Arteta with the Arsenal badge, against a backdrop of a panorama of the Emirates Stadium in red
  • 24 Aug 2023

Arsenal have FOUR-MAN shortlist ahead of transfer deadline

Saudi Pro League interest in Kylian Mbappe
  • 24 Aug 2023

Mbappe makes transfer decision that will SHOCK Real Madrid

Raphael Varane, Man Utd, 2022/23
  • 24 Aug 2023

Varane Man Utd's secret weapon to land Ten Hag's top priority

Fabrizio Romano's latest transfer news
  • 24 Aug 2023

Romano announces HERE WE GO for ‘HISTORICAL’ Man City transfer

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 24 Aug 2023

Man Utd to complete ESSENTIAL signing

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, rejection
  • 24 Aug 2023

Mbappe suffers ‘ENORMOUS REJECTION’ at PSG amid Real Madrid transfer rumours

Mikel Arteta and the Arsenal badge in front of a red and white checked background
  • 24 Aug 2023

Arsenal to FINALLY complete transfer every Gooner has been waiting for

Romelu Lukaku, Chelsea, Inter
  • 24 Aug 2023

Lukaku transfer TWIST changes things for Chelsea completely

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 23 Aug 2023

‘F***ing wake up!’ – Man Utd legend reveals which player will fix BROKEN Red Devils

Mohammed Kudus
  • 23 Aug 2023

Romano tips Arsenal and Chelsea to complete SHOCK transfer

Erik ten Hag and the Manchester United badge, on a background of a panorama of Old Trafford in red
  • 23 Aug 2023

Man Utd move ‘IN SIGHT’ for ex-Barcelona star