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

Victor Osimhen, Napoli, 2023/24
  • 26 Nov 2023

Chelsea hunt Osimhen, Man Utd shock Antony plan and surprise Mbappe update – FootballTransfers recap

Erik ten Hag, Antony, Man Utd
  • 26 Nov 2023

Man Utd make SURPRISE Antony plan as Sancho destination becomes clearer

Chelsea are targeting Napoli striker Victor Osimhen
  • 26 Nov 2023

Chelsea target stunning January transfer for Osimhen - and he WANTS the move

Kevin De Bruyne, Man City, 2022/23
  • 26 Nov 2023

De Bruyne gives injury update as Saudi rumours build

Fabrizio Romano's latest Chelsea transfer news
  • 26 Nov 2023

Romano reveals TRUTH about Pochettino’s Chelsea future

Erik ten Hag, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 26 Nov 2023

Ten Hag entering his Solskjaer period as Man Utd target Branthwaite passes test

Paul Pogba, Juventus, 2023/24
  • 26 Nov 2023

Pogba issues SURPRISE response to drug ban question

Chelsea and Arsenal want to sign Gabriel Moscardo
  • 25 Nov 2023

Chelsea bid for Moscardo, Ronaldo’s message, Man Utd get Sancho offer – FootballTransfers recap

Declan Rice, Chelsea, Brazil
  • 25 Nov 2023

Chelsea make ambitious offer for the ‘Brazilian Declan Rice’

Mason Greenwood celebrates scoring for Getafe
  • 25 Nov 2023

Greenwood set to test Ratcliffe after Getafe wondergoal

Kai Havertz, Arsenal, Brentford
  • 25 Nov 2023

Havertz has arrived! Fans react as ‘flop’ sends Arsenal top of the Premier League

Habib Diarra, France U21, 2023
  • 25 Nov 2023

Chelsea put world-leading teen within their grasp

Kevin De Bruyne, Man City, 2022/23
  • 25 Nov 2023

De Bruyne targeted by Saudi SECOND DIVISION club

Antoine Griezmann, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 25 Nov 2023

Griezmann breaks silence on Man Utd transfer rumours: I need to be happy

Nicolas Jackson, Chelsea, 2023/24
  • 25 Nov 2023

Nico Jackson reveals Man Utd legend inspired him

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 25 Nov 2023

Ronaldo sends Man Utd message with 48th goal since being booted out by Ten Hag

Marcos Leonardo, Real Madrid
  • 24 Nov 2023

Real Madrid make ‘completely ridiculous offer’ for Arsenal target

Anthony Martial, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 24 Nov 2023

Anthony Martial’s next club announced

Jurgen Klopp, Mohamed Salah, Liverpool
  • 24 Nov 2023

Liverpool put world-record price on Mohamed Salah amid Saudi rumours

Ivan Toney, Chelsea, Brentford, Arsenal
  • 24 Nov 2023

Toney decision made! Brentford striker's fate decided as Arsenal and Chelsea battle for England star