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

Ivan Toney, Man Utd, Brentford, 2023/24
  • 22 Jul 2024

Man Utd sent Ivan Toney warning by Brentford boss

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 20 Jul 2024

Man Utd RAID Arsenal wonderkid, Osimhen AGREEMENT, Chelsea SHOCK – FootballTransfers recap

Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal, Man Utd
  • 19 Jul 2024

Man Utd trying to steal Arsenal’s best academy player – Fabrizio Romano

Xavi Simons, Man Utd, Uno
  • 19 Jul 2024

Simons drops Man Utd hint? Red Devils close in on €60m PSG deal

Victor Osimhen, Antonio Conte, Napoli
  • 19 Jul 2024

Osimhen deal AGREED as Conte makes SURPRISE request that unlocks Lukaku

Riccardo Calafiori, Arsenal
  • 19 Jul 2024

‘99% sure!’ – Arsenal given SHOCK Calafiori update

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea manager
  • 19 Jul 2024

Maresca's Chelsea replacement? BlueCo line up new boss and make spending spree promise

Victor Osimhen, Chelsea, Napoli, 2023/24
  • 12 Jul 2024

Chelsea Transfer News Today: Osimhen deal TRIGGERED, Lukaku AGREEMENT, Cucurella PRAISED

Riccardo Calafiori, Arsenal
  • 12 Jul 2024

Arsenal Transfer News Today: Calafiori CLOSE, Nico Williams latest, Romano reveals WONDERKID bid

Matthijs de Ligt, Erik ten Hag, Manchester United
  • 12 Jul 2024

Man Utd Transfer News: Olmo TALKS, De Ligt DECISION, Zirkzee DONE, Romano makes PROMISE

Joshua Zirkzee, Matthijs de Ligt, Man Utd
  • 11 Jul 2024

Man Utd Transfer News Today: De Ligt DECISION, Olmo EXCLUSIVE, Zirkzee LATEST

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, 2024/25
  • 11 Jul 2024

Kylian Mbappe BREAKS Real Madrid again as debut date announced

Riccardo Calafiori, Arsenal
  • 11 Jul 2024

Arsenal ‘CONCERNS’ for blockbuster signing, warns Ornstein

Ruud van Nistelrooy, Man Utd
  • 11 Jul 2024

Van Nistelrooy makes Man Utd return for ONE player in bid to avoid Depay fate

Victor Osimhen, Napoli, 2023/24
  • 11 Jul 2024

Napoli receive SHOCK €200m Osimhen transfer offer

Mason Greenwood, Roberto De Zerbi, Marseille
  • 11 Jul 2024

Mason Greenwood: Man Utd striker to be SOLD this week despite ‘SHAME’ comment

Nico Williams, Spain, Euro 2024
  • 11 Jul 2024

Angry Nico Williams opens door to Arsenal and Chelsea after Barcelona message

Joshua Zirkzee, Netherlands, Bologna, 2023/24
  • 11 Jul 2024

Fans spot Zirkzee to Man Utd hint as England beat Netherlands at Euro 2024

Mason Greenwood, Marseille
  • 10 Jul 2024

Greenwood's strike partner found? Marseille target Arsenal star

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 10 Jul 2024

Man Utd talks advance for ‘THUNDEROUS’ star who already sees himself at Old Trafford