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, France, 2024
  • 15 Nov 2024

Kylian Mbappe’s mental struggles: Deschamps’ reveals France star’s tough transition to Real Madrid

Mohammed Kudus, West Ham, Arsenal, Liverpool, 2024/25
  • 15 Nov 2024

Arsenal told price to beat Liverpool to Kudus transfer

Monaco CEO Thiago Scuro is linked to Arsenal
  • 14 Nov 2024

Thiago Scuro: The attack-minded Brazilian who can elevate Arsenal to another level

Kylian Mbappe, France, 2024
  • 14 Nov 2024

Mbappe ‘ISOLATED’ as concerning revelation made on Real Madrid striker

Viktor Gyokeres, Sporting CP, 2024/25
  • 14 Nov 2024

Viktor Gyokeres: Premier League giants push aside Osimhen to focus on Sweden hitman

Erling Haaland, Barcelona
  • 14 Nov 2024

Barcelona drop Haaland bomb that changes everything

Most valuable free agents
  • 14 Nov 2024

Man Utd battle Arsenal over most valuable free agent

Fabrizio Romano, transfer update, Zubimendi, Nico Williams
  • 14 Nov 2024

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: Barcelona PLANS, Son BOMBSHELL, Zubimendi TWIST

Cristiano Ronaldo, Saudi Pro League
  • 13 Nov 2024

Premier League ‘GAME-CHANGER’ to join Ronaldo in Saudi Pro League – report

Hansi Flick, Barcelona
  • 13 Nov 2024

Barcelona announce major injury setback

Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid, 2024/25
  • 13 Nov 2024

Real Madrid HEARTBREAK as ACL injury forces shock retirement

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2024/25
  • 13 Nov 2024

Romano reveals Man Utd star Amorim says is 'generational talent'

Real Madrid, Champions League final 2018
  • 13 Nov 2024

‘If they call me, I’m not going back’ – Real Madrid legend rejects Bernabeu reunion in hour of need

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, Enzo Maresca, Chelsea, 2024/25
  • 13 Nov 2024

Chelsea 'open talks' to sign key Man Utd target

Declan Rice, Arsenal, 2023/24
  • 13 Nov 2024

Arsenal identify Declan Rice clone as January priority

Erling Haaland, Man City, 2024/25
  • 11 Nov 2024

Haaland makes SURPRISING ‘Plan B’

Sporting CP's Viktor Gyokeres celebrates completing his Champions League hat-trick against Manchester City
  • 11 Nov 2024

Amorim announces Gyokeres will LEAVE Sporting as €50m rumour emerges

Scott McTominay, Napoli, 2024/25
  • 11 Nov 2024

‘Goals, grit and leadership’ – McTominay hailed as ‘best midfielder in Serie A’

Christopher Nkunku, Man Utd, 2024/25
  • 11 Nov 2024

Christopher Nkunku to Man Utd spells DOOM for two players

Federico Valverde, Real Madrid, 2024/25
  • 11 Nov 2024

Fede Valverde latest: Premier League giants plan move for €1bn superstar