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

Matthijs de Ligt, Man Utd

24 Aug 2024

Bayern explain De Ligt sale after ‘No.1 defender’ claim

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea, 2024/25

24 Aug 2024

Chelsea deal faces COLLAPSE: New transfer calamity strikes Blues

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2024/25

24 Aug 2024

Man Utd get green light for major transfer as Napoli change Osimhen stance

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24

24 Aug 2024

Man Utd star DEMANDS to leave

Eddie Howe, Newcastle, Chelsea

24 Aug 2024

Newcastle target Chelsea Bomb Squad: Sterling one of three outcasts wanted

Victor Osimhen, Napoli, 2024/25

24 Aug 2024

Osimhen receives AUDACIOUS offer that could change everything

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd

23 Aug 2024

Man Utd's fifth summer signing confirmed with 'no doubt' message

Victor Osimhen, Antonio Conte, Napoli

23 Aug 2024

Chelsea Transfer News Today: AUDACIOUS Osimhen offer, Mudryk SOS, Broja EXIT

Romelu Lukaku, Chelsea

23 Aug 2024

Chelsea reject ANOTHER Lukaku bid

Mikel Merino, Arsenal

23 Aug 2024

Arsenal Transfer News Today: Merino CONFIRMED, Romano’s Osimhen BOMB, Arteta's Sterling SURPRISE

Mikel Merino, Arsenal, 2024/25

23 Aug 2024

Mikel Merino to Arsenal: Real Sociedad’s €7m mistake

Manuel Ugarte of PSG remains a target for Man Utd

23 Aug 2024

What Man Utd can expect from Manuel Ugarte

Raheem Sterling, Aston Villa

23 Aug 2024

Aston Villa hold Sterling talks that could unlock deal for Guiu upgrade

Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid

22 Aug 2024

Top Soccer Transfers: The Deals That Changed the Game

Eduardo Camavinga, Daniel Svensson, Liverpool

Exclusive
21 Aug 2024

EXCLUSIVE: Liverpool tracking Camavinga clone Svensson

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal

21 Aug 2024

Arsenal striker deal announced by Ornstein

Pep Guardiola, Fabrizio Romano, Man City

21 Aug 2024

Fabrizio Romano announces HUGE Man City transfer deal

Enzo Maresca, Jadon Sancho, Chelsea

21 Aug 2024

Man Utd ‘SENSE’ Chelsea move for €40m star

Alexander Isak, Arsenal

21 Aug 2024

Arsenal’s bargain alternative to Osimhen and Gyokeres? Isak clone Arteta’s perfect solution

Victor Osimhen, Chelsea, Napoli, 2023/24

21 Aug 2024

Chelsea's Osimhen plan after completing Joao Felix deal: Blues ‘WILL SIGN’ striker