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

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2024/25

4 Nov 2024

Arsenal move ‘likeliest outcome’ for star who could CHANGE EVERYTHING

Robert Lewandowski, Arsenal

2 Nov 2024

‘New Lewandowski’ SAVES Arsenal, Chelsea MUST drop Enzo, Man Utd target DESTROYS City – FootballTransfers Recap

Chris Rigg, Man Utd, Sunderland, 2023/24

2 Nov 2024

Man Utd planning to turn 17-year-old into SUPERSTAR

Robert Lewandowski, Arsenal

2 Nov 2024

Arsenal kept in the title race by ‘new Lewandowski’ in bittersweet moment for Arteta

Pep Guardiola, Man City, 2024/25

2 Nov 2024

Guardiola CONFIRMS another injury for ‘in trouble’ Man City

Erik ten Hag, former Man Utd manager, watches Heracles vs NAC Bread

2 Nov 2024

Ten Hag makes appearance at SURPRISE match amid job rumours

Darwin Nunez, Liverpool, 2024/25

2 Nov 2024

Darwin Nunez: 10 seconds that CHANGED the Liverpool star’s season

Ruben Amorim, Milos Kerkez, Man Utd

2 Nov 2024

Ready for Man Utd! Bournemouth star who DESTROYED City can be Amorim's first big signing

Vinicius Junior

2 Nov 2024

'GROSS' Vini Jr should be DISQUALIFIED from Ballon d’Or – Real Madrid star destroyed by TV presenter

Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea, 2024/25

3 Nov 2024

Chelsea with and without Enzo Fernandez: Why Maresca has easy Man Utd decision

Sol Campbell, Arsenal

1 Nov 2024

Arsenal’s best free transfers of all time

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2024/25

1 Nov 2024

Man Utd’s cheap option? Amorim to cost LESS than Ten Hag

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, 2024/25

1 Nov 2024

Pressure on Mbappe grows: He’s not Ronaldo or Benzema!

Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid, Pau Cubarsi, Ballon d'Or

1 Nov 2024

Cubarsi SLAMS Vini Jr over Ballon d’Or amid ‘CHILDISH’ accusations

Fabrizio Romano, Man Utd

1 Nov 2024

Romano with Amorim to Man Utd ‘SEALED’ update

Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray

1 Nov 2024

Osimhen sends Premier League giants clear transfer message

Ruud van Nistelrooy, Man Utd

1 Nov 2024

Man Utd without EIGHT players for Chelsea clash

Jose Mourinho, Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2024/25

31 Oct 2024

Mourinho tells Amorim what he has to CHANGE to be a Man Utd success

Erik ten Hag, Manchester United team 2024/25

31 Oct 2024

Ten Hag 'COMPLETELY RUINED' by Man Utd sacking

Vinicius Jr, Ballon d'Or

31 Oct 2024

Real Madrid take Vinicius Junior action after Ballon d’Or blow