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

Victor Osimhen, Napoli, 2023/24

6 Sept 2024

'Chelsea's Osimhen offer was the best for the player and Napoli'

Hansi Flick, Barcelona

6 Sept 2024

Barcelona want free agent in ‘embarrassing’ situation as worrying Dani Olmo update drops

Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, Alisson, Liverpool, 2024/25

6 Sept 2024

Liverpool ‘EXPECT’ Salah, Van Dijk and Alisson exits

Victor Osimhen, Fabrizio Romano

6 Sept 2024

Osimhen’s ‘clear message’ to interested clubs – Fabrizio Romano

Roy Keane, Casemiro, Man Utd, 2024/25

6 Sept 2024

Casemiro can star for Man Utd again if Ten Hag listens to Keane’s genius tactical tweak

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal manager

6 Sept 2024

Arteta told the transfer mistake that 'predictable' Arsenal will regret

Todd Boehly, Chelsea

6 Sept 2024

Chelsea star admits Boehly's transfer policy 'difficult' to deal with

Nico Williams, Spain v Italy, Euro 2024

5 Sept 2024

Nico Williams rejects FOUR offers as ‘leak’ reveals Spain ace’s next move

Victor Osimhen, Napoli, 2024/25

6 Sept 2024

Osimhen deal done ‘one minute after midnight’ on Deadline Day

Anthony Martial, Man Utd, 2023/24

5 Sept 2024

Romano reveals DARING offer for ex-Man Utd striker Martial

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, AC Milan, 2023/24

5 Sept 2024

The truth behind Ibrahimovic's incredible 'PUNCH' claim

Antony, Man Utd, 2024/25, focussed

5 Sept 2024

Romano reveals truth behind exit rumours for Man Utd star whose value has plummeted €50m

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2023/24

5 Sept 2024

€100m striker admits he wants Arsenal move

Casemiro, Man Utd, 2024/25, Galatasaray

5 Sept 2024

Casemiro makes Galatasaray transfer decision

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, 2024/25

5 Sept 2024

Salah ‘DESPERATE’ to sign new Liverpool contract

Jadon Sancho, Chelsea

5 Sept 2024

Man Utd ripped off? Chelsea 'delighted' with Sancho transfer

Arne Slot, Liverpool

4 Sept 2024

Liverpool open contract talks with star attacker in response to exit rumours

Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray

4 Sept 2024

Osimhen to Galatasaray CONFIRMED as Romano reveals striker’s shirt number

Mohamed Salah, Neymar, free agents 2025

6 Sept 2024

From Salah to Neymar: The 15 most expensive stars on expiring contracts

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24

4 Sept 2024

Man Utd to dump £300k-per-week star