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

Gabriel Jesus, Arsenal, 2022/23
  • 9 Sept 2022

Oh Jesus! Chelsea pair Boehly and Tuchel fell out over Arsenal transfer

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Chelsea, 2022/23
  • 7 Sept 2022

Tuchel and Aubameyang's reunion lasts just 59 minutes

Thomas Tuchel, Chelsea
  • 7 Sept 2022

‘Spent £400m and sacked before Rodgers!’ – Fans react to Tuchel's Chelsea sacking

Leandro Trossard joins Arsenal from Brighton
  • 2 Feb 2023

Arsenal transfers: Every signing and sale for 2022-23

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd, 2022/23
  • 5 Sept 2022

The moment Cristiano Ronaldo proved he’s still an asset to Man Utd

Reece James, Chelsea, 2022/23
  • 6 Sept 2022

Reece James signs new six-year Chelsea contract

Florian Wirtz, Bayer Leverkusen, 2021/22
  • 5 Sept 2022

Wirtz good enough for Real Madrid, says Kroos

Folarin Balogun, Reims, 2022/23
  • 5 Sept 2022

Folarin Balogun: On-loan Arsenal star outscoring Messi and Lacazette in Ligue 1

Tiemoue Bakayoko, Milan, 2022/23
  • 5 Sept 2022

Bakayoko, Diego Costa and five transfers that could happen this week

Ajax’s Edson Alvarez dreaming of move to Manchester City
  • 3 Sept 2022

Revealed: Edson Alvarez’s incredible reaction to failed Chelsea transfer

Ronaldo and Haaland in action for Man United and Dortmund respectively
  • 3 Sept 2022

Ronaldo v Haaland: Bayern reveal who their transfer priority was

Rafael Leao, Milan, 2022/23
  • 3 Sept 2022

‘Like peak Thierry Henry’ – Rafael Leao shows Chelsea what they’re missing

Denis Zakaria, Juventus, 2022/23
  • 2 Sept 2022

Official: Chelsea sign Zakaria from Juventus as Alonso leaves

James Garner, Everton, 2022/23
  • 1 Sept 2022

Official: Man Utd sell James Garner to Everton

Sergino Dest Barcelona 2022-23
  • 2 Sept 2022

OFFICIAL: Milan sign Sergino Dest from Barcelona

Youri Tielemans, Leicester, 2021/22
  • 1 Sept 2022

Youri Tielemans to Arsenal: Late transfer only possible on one condition

Rafael Leao AC Milan 2022-23
  • 1 Sept 2022

What Chelsea have to do to sign Rafael Leao

Antony, Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2022/23
  • 1 Sept 2022

Revealed: Antony’s quotes about his playing style Man Utd fans will love

Manuel Akanji, Dortmund, 2021/22
  • 1 Sept 2022

OFFICIAL: Man City sign Akanji from Dortmund in £17m deal

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Barcelona, 2022/23
  • 1 Sept 2022

Aubameyang to Chelsea: How much will Barcelona striker cost?