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

Fabrizio Romano, Latest news
  • 4 Sept 2024

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: Ten Hag sack update, Chelsea want Osimhen, De Bruyne to Saudi bomb

Kobbie Mainoo, Man Utd, 2024/25
  • 4 Sept 2024

‘Mainoo should certainly not be starting’ – Man Utd’s lack of midfield quality slammed

Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze celebrates scoring against Chelsea
  • 4 Sept 2024

'Genuinely astounded' - Crystal Palace stunned by Eberechi Eze interest

Fabrizio Romano, Victor Osimhen, Chelsea
  • 4 Sept 2024

Chelsea ‘for sure’ still keen on Osimhen as Napoli striker makes two demands - Romano

Steve Bruce, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
  • 4 Sept 2024

Man Utd legend slammed after landing new managerial role

Victor Osimhen, Saudi Pro League
  • 2 Sept 2024

Osimhen gets STRONG Saudi transfer message as 'greedy' Napoli striker slammed

Christian Eriksen, Ajax, Manchester United
  • 2 Sept 2024

Eriksen makes major Man Utd announcement amid Ajax rumours

Gary Neville, Erik ten Hag, Man Utd
  • 2 Sept 2024

Ten Hag SACK prediction made by Neville

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea
  • 2 Sept 2024

Chelsea face race against time to offload €18m star

Mykhailo Mudryk, Chelsea, Ukraine, Euro 2024
  • 2 Sept 2024

Mudryk over the next Mbappe? Chelsea left regretting HUGE transfer blunder

Victor Osimhen, Napoli, 2024/25
  • 2 Sept 2024

Osimhen’s FURIOUS reaction to failed transfer revealed as Napoli ace faces ‘TOXIC’ claim

Casemiro, Man Utd, 2024/25
  • 2 Sept 2024

Casemiro’s wife hits back after Man Utd midfielder’s Liverpool disasterclass

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
  • 2 Sept 2024

Revealed: Ex-Arsenal star REJECTED summer return

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo, 2024/25
  • 2 Sept 2024

Mbappe reacts to Ronaldo comparisons after scoring first LaLiga goals

Victor Osimhen, Napoli, 2023/24
  • 31 Aug 2024

Osimhen CHAOS, Sancho and Sterling OFFICIAL, Varane to be FREED? - FootballTransfers Recap

Victor Osimhen, Napoli, 2024/25
  • 31 Aug 2024

Ex-Man Utd star joins Osimhen in being removed from Serie A squad

Lois Openda, Arsenal, Mikel Arteta
  • 31 Aug 2024

The deal Arsenal should have done? Striker sends Arteta message by slaying Leverkusen

Jadon Sancho Chelsea
  • 31 Aug 2024

Jadon Sancho to Chelsea: Can move unlock winger’s devasting Dortmund-era form?

Julian Alvarez, Argentina, Man City, 2024/25
  • 31 Aug 2024

Who are the most expensive transfers of the summer?

Fabrizio Romano, transfer news
  • 31 Aug 2024

Fabrizio Romano’s 10 most underrated signings of the summer