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

Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid, 2024/25
  • 4 Oct 2024

Real Madrid’s secret transfer weapon

Hansi Flick, Barcelona, 2024/25
  • 4 Oct 2024

Barcelona star: I’m the best in history!

Erling Braut Haaland, Barcelona, Manchester City
  • 4 Oct 2024

Haaland £100m demand prompts Man City panic as Barcelona circle

Lassana Diarra
  • 4 Oct 2024

Lassana Diarra case: FIFA transfer rules are illegal, says EU court

Erik ten Hag, Marcus Rashford, Man Utd, 2024/25
  • 4 Oct 2024

Ten Hag's Rashford rotation claim rubbished as Man Utd face 'CONFLICT'

Samu Omorodion celebrates scoring for Porto against Man Utd in the Europa League
  • 4 Oct 2024

‘That kid’s a player’ – Chelsea wonderkid target caused Man Utd ‘nightmares’

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2024/25
  • 4 Oct 2024

Ten Hag’s list of problems to solve after Porto ‘mess’

Nico Williams, Athletic Club, 2024/25
  • 3 Oct 2024

Nico Williams ‘overtaken’ on Barcelona’s shortlist

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, 2024/25
  • 3 Oct 2024

Real Madrid get more GREAT Mbappe news

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2023/24
  • 3 Oct 2024

Arsenal scout ‘PERFECT’ striker

Fabrizio Romano, Lamine Yamal, Reece James
  • 3 Oct 2024

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: CRUCIAL Ten Hag days, CRAZY Yamal bid, Reece James GUARANTEE

Erik ten Hag, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Man Utd
  • 3 Oct 2024

Ratcliffe turns the heat up on Ten Hag with Aston Villa decision

Joan Laporta, Hansi Flick, Barcelona
  • 3 Oct 2024

What a waste of money! Barcelona plan BOMBSHELL signing of star who cost €300m

Mason Greenwood, Marseille
  • 3 Oct 2024

Man Utd fume over £100m Greenwood mistake

Carlo Ancelotti during Real Madrid's Champions League semi-final with Bayern Munich, May 2024
  • 3 Oct 2024

Ancelotti reveals why he’s WORRIED about Real Madrid

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal manager
  • 3 Oct 2024

‘Not what he was signed for’ - Arsenal star told to get TOUGH with Arteta

Jarrad Branthwaite, Man Utd
  • 2 Oct 2024

Van Nistelrooy has dropped Branthwaite hint amid Liverpool HIJACK claims

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 2 Oct 2024

‘How can he walk around like that?’ - New Man Utd signing slammed by Netherlands legend

Cole Palmer, Chelsea, 2024/25
  • 2 Oct 2024

Maresca explains why Palmer will be DROPPED

Matheus Nunes, Man City, 2024/25
  • 2 Oct 2024

Man City star in toilet phone photo fracas: Truth revealed after ‘arrest’ claims