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

Mason Greenwood, Arsenal, 2023/24
  • 23 Mar 2024

Mason Greenwood can help Arsenal land top transfer target

Joao Gomes, Wolves, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 22 Mar 2024

Man Utd targeting one of the WORST Premier League midfielders to replace Casemiro

Leny Yoro, Lille, 2023/24
  • 22 Mar 2024

Leny Yoro transfer update: Latest on Real Madrid and Man Utd signing target

Timo Werner, Tottenham, 2023/24
  • 22 Mar 2024

Tottenham race against time to secure HALF-PRICE Werner

Jadon Sancho, Donyell Malen, Erik ten Hag, Man Utd
  • 22 Mar 2024

‘Dortmund would give him away’ – Man Utd sent GAME-CHANGING transfer message

Jude Bellingham, Kobbie Mainoo, Man Utd
  • 22 Mar 2024

Do Man Utd have the next Bellingham? Maguire's HUGE Mainoo claim assessed

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, 2023/24
  • 22 Mar 2024

‘Mbappe will create DISARRAY at Real Madrid!’ Barcelona president claims

Erling Haaland, Man City, Arsenal, 2023/24
  • 22 Mar 2024

Haaland right about Arsenal star who would IMPROVE Man City

Fabrizio Romano, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 21 Mar 2024

Man Utd hold POSTIVE midfielder talks – Fabrizio Romano

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 21 Mar 2024

Ten Hag clashes with treble winner over Man Utd’s ‘most clutch’ player tipped as future captain

Jamal Musiala, Bayern Munich, 2023/24
  • 21 Mar 2024

Musiala's Chelsea transfer decision is EASY amid Bayern contract talks

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
  • 22 Mar 2024

Arsenal the big winners from BRUTAL Guardiola decision

Serhou Guirassy, Viktor Gyokeres, Donyell Malen
  • 19 Mar 2024

Gyokeres, Malen and Guirassy all star - How Man Utd’s summer transfer targets performed this weekend

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe
  • 19 Mar 2024

Ratcliffe reveals Man Utd's transfer plans with Bellingham and Mbappe comment

Viktor Gyokeres, Victor Osimhen. Arsenal, 2023/24
  • 19 Mar 2024

Gyokeres hat-trick, Osimhen DROPPED - How Arsenal’s summer transfer targets performed this weekend

Mika Biereth, Arsenal, 2023/24
  • 19 Mar 2024

The mini-Haaland who can transform Arsenal’s summer transfer plans

Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea
  • 19 Mar 2024

Romano reveals TWO Chelsea transfer truths

Donyell Malen, Arsenal, 2023/24
  • 19 Mar 2024

Arsenal overtake Man Utd to make €50m star's dream come true

Martin Odegaard, Arsenal, 2023/24
  • 19 Mar 2024

Man Utd and Liverpool ruin Arsenal plan: 'Next Odegaard' deal under threat

Ivan Toney, Brentford, 2023/24
  • 16 Mar 2024

Arsenal and Chelsea target Toney reveals DREAM summer transfer