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

Declan Rice, Arsenal, 2023/24
  • 9 Sept 2024

'Arsenal will show champions pedigree to beat Spurs without Rice, Merino and Calafiori'

Viktor Gyokeres, Sporting CP, Arsenal, 2024/25
  • 9 Sept 2024

Arsenal get update on PRIORITY striker who has ‘fire in his boots’

Todd Boehly, Chelsea, 2024/25
  • 9 Sept 2024

Boehly concerned by Chelsea transfers after being ‘sidelined’ in civil war

Leny Yoro, Man Utd, 2024/25
  • 9 Sept 2024

Revealed: Why Yoro picked Man Utd ahead of Real Madrid

Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool, 2024/25
  • 9 Sept 2024

Van Dijk gives Liverpool huge new contract boost with 'CERTAIN' statement

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2024/25
  • 9 Sept 2024

Man Utd ready to break transfer rule to sign free agent in ‘embarrassing’ situation

Jonathan David, Lille, 2024/25
  • 9 Sept 2024

€40m striker confirms talks amid Man Utd, Chelsea and Arsenal interest

Cristiano Ronaldo plays for Juventus
  • 8 Sept 2024

Juventus' 10 most expensive transfers of all time

Kylian Mbappe, France, Real Madrid, 2024/25
  • 7 Sept 2024

Chelsea in crisis, Mbappe dropped, Real Madrid targeting Arsenal star – FootballTransfers Recap

Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal
  • 7 Sept 2024

Will Cristiano Ronaldo score 1000 career goals? Portugal boss gives his opinion

Joshua Zirkzee, Man Utd
  • 7 Sept 2024

Zirkzee talking €115m star into Man Utd move

Todd Boehly, Chelsea, 2023/24
  • 7 Sept 2024

Chelsea crisis! ‘Incredibly damaging’ civil war looms as Boehly relationship hits ‘breaking point’

Hansi Flick, Barcelona, 2024/25
  • 7 Sept 2024

Barcelona target two superstars for FREE

Victor Osimhen, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Napoli, 2023/24
  • 7 Sept 2024

Napoli take Osimhen risk as superstar close to contract agreement

Martin Odegaard, Helene Spilling, Norway, 2023
  • 7 Sept 2024

Odegaard makes Arsenal DEMAND after life-changing announcement

Kylian Mbappe
  • 7 Sept 2024

Mbappe has peaked – it’s all downhill from here for Real Madrid star

Mason Greenwood, England
  • 6 Sept 2024

England will be watching Greenwood, Three Lions legend claims

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, 2024/25
  • 6 Sept 2024

‘Lying or stupid’ Mbappe told to ‘quit football’ in FURIOUS rant

Newcastle striker Alexander Isak celebrates scoring a Nations League goal for Sweden against Azerbaijan
  • 6 Sept 2024

‘Fantastic’ €100m striker who wants Arsenal move showered by Alexander Isak praise

Neymar attends a Copa America 2024 match in the US
  • 6 Sept 2024

Neymar axed! Al-Hilal coach ‘campaigning’ for Brazil star to be frozen out