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

Riccardo Calafiori, Arsenal
  • 5 Jul 2024

Arsenal ‘WIN’ Calafiori race: Offer increased, wage revealed, deal close

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

Ten Hag swoops for signing made by Ajax TWO WEEKS ago

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

Osimhen told he is a ‘PROBLEM’ for Napoli

Riccardo Calafiori, Italy
  • 5 Jul 2024

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Calafiori CLOSE to Arsenal, De Ligt GREEN LIGHT, Olise HIJACK?

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

Chelsea Transfer News Today: CRUCIAL Osimhen update, Cucurella WANTS Williams, Calafiori BLOW

Victor Osimhen, Chelsea, 2023/24
  • 4 Jul 2024

Napoli send ‘AS SOON AS POSSIBLE’ Osimhen message as Chelsea bombshell dropped

Taylor Swift, Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, 2023/24
  • 4 Jul 2024

Mbappe’s Real Madrid presentation date announced as ‘Taylor Swift welcome’ promised

Mason Greenwood, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 4 Jul 2024

Man Utd to land astonishing fee for Greenwood as ‘great confidence’ builds for surprise deal

Nico Williams, Chelsea, 2023/24
  • 4 Jul 2024

Chelsea star reveals he is ‘pushing’ for Nico Williams transfer

Riccardo Calafiori, Arsenal
  • 4 Jul 2024

Arsenal give Man Utd a transfer lesson with Calafiori

Jarrad Branthwaite, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Matthijs de Ligt, Man Utd
  • 3 Jul 2024

Man Utd Transfer News Today: De Ligt SHOCK, Ashworth's £200m GOAL, Branthwaite BOMB

Riccardo Calafiori, Arsenal
  • 3 Jul 2024

Arsenal Transfer News Today: Calafiori KEEN, Big Striker OFFER, Romano drops Arteta BOMB

Fabrizio Romano, De Ligt, Calafiori
  • 3 Jul 2024

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: Calafiori WANTS Arsenal, De Ligt makes Man Utd DECISION, Arteta BOMB

Disney SEO Bob Iger and Willow Bay are close to buying Angel City FC
  • 3 Jul 2024

Disney CEO to ‘SHATTER’ world record at expense of Man Utd owner

Conor Gallagher celebrates for Chelsea after scoring against Crystal Palace, 2023/24
  • 3 Jul 2024

Conor Gallagher sending striker to West Ham

Jarrad Branthwaite, Man Utd
  • 3 Jul 2024

Man Utd to sell England star to achieve Branthwaite breakthrough

Jules Kounde, France, Euro 2024
  • 3 Jul 2024

Arsenal transfer for Barcelona star depends on Man Utd

Kasper Schmeichel Wolves 2024
  • 2 Jul 2024

Wolves target Schmeichel as free agent turns down Saudi move

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2023/24
  • 1 Jul 2024

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Arsenal signing CONFIRMED, Chelsea deals DONE, Man Utd READY

Michael Olise, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 1 Jul 2024

Man Utd Transfer News Today: Olise HIJACK, De Ligt CLOSE, Ugarte KEEN, Ten Hag SLAMMED