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

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2024/25
  • 15 Feb 2025

Amorim takes DRASTIC action: Chido Obi leads Man Utd revolution against Spurs

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea
  • 15 Feb 2025

Chelsea’s prayers answered as €72m star paves way to DREAM signing

Alexander Isak, Arsenal, Newcastle
  • 15 Feb 2025

Arteta ‘SCARED’ of Isak as Arsenal face accusations of PR stunt

Antony, Man Utd, Real Betis, 2024/25
  • 15 Feb 2025

Antony’s Man Utd future CONFIRMED as Brazil star picks his next destination

Cole Palmer in action for Chelsea against Brighton
  • 15 Feb 2025

Cole Palmer tipped to LEAVE Chelsea after Brighton disaster

Ian Wright, Arsenal
  • 14 Feb 2025

Arteta made an ‘ASTOUNDING’ decision to sell the ‘next Ian Wright’

Jamal Musiala, Bayern Munich, 2024/25
  • 14 Feb 2025

Man Utd dream shattered as €120m deal signed

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, 2024/25
  • 14 Feb 2025

‘Mo Salah has done more for the Premier League than Cristiano Ronaldo’

Graham Potter
  • 14 Feb 2025

Potter reveals mental anguish of being Chelsea manager and what he needs for West Ham success

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2024/25
  • 14 Feb 2025

Arteta makes big transfer announcement after Havertz injury

Bukayo Saka, Arsenal
  • 14 Feb 2025

Arteta gives POSITIVE Saka injury update but sends ‘BIG TROUBLE’ message

Viktor Gyokeres, Sporting CP
  • 14 Feb 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo’s coach backs Gyokeres to be a Premier League star

Antony celebrates scoring against Genk in the Conference League for Real Betis
  • 14 Feb 2025

Antony’s T-shirt message after Betis goal is GREAT NEWS for Man Utd

Neymar, Santos, 2025
  • 14 Feb 2025

Neymar plans stunning return to Europe, dreams of Barcelona

Vinícius Júnior
  • 14 Feb 2025

Vini Jr offered ‘biggest contract in history of sport’ and makes Mbappe demand

Virgil van Dijk, Man Utd, 2024/25
  • 14 Feb 2025

Man Utd plan €50m move for new Van Dijk

Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, PSG, 2022/23
  • 13 Feb 2025

PSG's 10 most expensive transfers of all time

Benjamin Sesko, Arsenal
  • 13 Feb 2025

Arsenal get €100m Sesko message as Romano drops transfer BOMB

Roy Keane, pundit, 2024/25
  • 13 Feb 2025

Spurs star savaged: If England had a squad of 300, he wouldn’t get in!

Nico Williams, Arsenal, 2024/25
  • 13 Feb 2025

Nico Williams tells Lamine Yamal he’ll sign for Arsenal as Arteta prepares monster bid