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

Benoit Badiashile, Mauricio Pochettino celebrated after Chelsea beat Man Utd 4-3 in the Premier League
  • 5 Apr 2024

Pochettino says Chelsea achieved important FIRST against Man Utd

Brahim Diaz, Real Madrid, 2023/24
  • 5 Apr 2024

Real Madrid star’s value EXPLODES as Mbappe signing looms

Alexis Mac Allister, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 5 Apr 2024

Man Utd can stop Liverpool signing a SECOND Mac Allister with Real Madrid swoop

Luke Littler was left furious by Man Utd's collapse against Chelsea
  • 5 Apr 2024

Luke Littler FURIOUS at Man Utd collapse: Darts sensation reveals how Ten Hag's flops inspired him

Erik ten Hag reacts as Man Utd lose two injury time goals in 4-3 Chelsea Premier League defeat
  • 5 Apr 2024

Ten Hag’s Man Utd exit CONFIRMED amid Chelsea chaos

Fabrizio Romano
  • 4 Apr 2024

‘Matter of time before Man Utd unveiling’ – Romano makes exciting ‘GUARANTEE’

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, Real Madrid
  • 4 Apr 2024

Man Utd determined to steal 'SENSATIONAL' €90m wonderkid from Real Madrid

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

Taylor Swift to begin Mbappe ERAS at Real Madrid

Mason Mount, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 4 Apr 2024

Mount to Man Utd has been a DISASTER – but Chelsea have Premier League’s worst signing

Christian Eriksen, Casemiro, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 4 Apr 2024

Man Utd face West Ham battle for €30m France star to replace Casemiro AND Eriksen

Mikel Arteta, Joan Laporta, Barcelona, 2023/24
  • 3 Apr 2024

Arsenal planning to STEAL Barcelona signing in shock raid for star ‘even God couldn’t stand’

Rodrygo, Real Madrid, Premier League, 2023/24
  • 3 Apr 2024

Rodrygo with EASY decision to make over €100m Premier League move

Melvin Bard, Nice, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 3 Apr 2024

Who is Melvin Bard? Man Utd target has potential to become a KEY player at Old Trafford

Jack Grealish, Xabi Alonso, Man City, 2023/24
  • 3 Apr 2024

Aston Villa can RUIN Xabi Alonso’s big summer plan for next Jack Grealish

Reece James, Chelsea, 2023/24
  • 12 Apr 2024

Chelsea make SURPRISING decision over breakout star in major Reece James hint

Jadon Sancho, Borussia Dortmund, 2023/24
  • 3 Apr 2024

Sancho agrees to TIP THE BALANCE in transfer deal that suits everyone

Darwin Nunez, Arsenal, Chelsea, 2023/24
  • 3 Apr 2024

Arsenal face Darwin Nunez mistake with PROVEN Premier League star available

Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo, Real Madrid, 2023/24
  • 1 Apr 2024

Kylian Mbappe sent ‘SERIOUS WARNING’ by Real Madrid

Thierry Henry, Kylian Mbappe
  • 1 Apr 2024

Chelsea and Liverpool target prolific striker learning from Henry and modelling himself on Mbappe

Pep Guardiola speaks to Jack Grealish after Man City draw 0-0 with Arsenal in the Premier League
  • 12 Apr 2024

Guardiola confirms Grealish exit: Arsenal panic as Aston Villa stand to win big