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

Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring for Real Madrid vs Barcelona, 2023/24
  • 29 Oct 2023

Bellingham’s value has EXPLODED since Real Madrid transfer

Jose Mourinho, Chelsea
  • 28 Oct 2023

Why Chelsea’s transfer ambitions are in Mourinho’s hands

Jesse Lingard, Nottingham Forest, 2022/23
  • 28 Oct 2023

Ex-Man Utd star TOO EXPENSIVE for Saudi Pro League

Jules Kounde pictures in Paris in July 2022
  • 28 Oct 2023

Kounde to prove Barcelona commitment in El Clasico

Mikael Arteta, Arsenal, 2023/24
  • 28 Oct 2023

Arsenal risk star’s ANGER as Arteta makes decisive decision

Timo Werner for Chelsea
  • 28 Oct 2023

Big-money Chelsea flop 'hits rock bottom'

Jose Mourinho, Man Utd
  • 27 Oct 2023

Mourinho to Real Madrid? He’s likelier to go to Man Utd!

Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona
  • 27 Oct 2023

Why Barcelona need to sell Frenkie de Jong NOW

Erling Haaland, Julian Alvarez, Phil Foden, Man City, 2023/24
  • 27 Oct 2023

Real Madrid ready €100m bid for Man City star Barcelona are desperate to sign

Warren Zaire-Emery celebrates PSG scoring against Milan in the Champions League
  • 27 Oct 2023

Zaire-Emery to break France record as Henry claims he’s BETTER than Bellingham

Chelsea are targeting Napoli striker Victor Osimhen
  • 27 Oct 2023

How Chelsea can beat FFP to sign Osimhen

Santiago GiménezSantiago Giménez, Feyenoord
  • 27 Oct 2023

Romano reveals the TRUTH behind Real Madrid and Tottenham’s Gimenez interest

Sandro Tonali, Newcastle United
  • 27 Oct 2023

Newcastle target CONTROVERSIAL €47m Tonali replacement

Harry Maguire, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 27 Oct 2023

Maguire inspires Man Utd to make UNEXPECTED January transfer decision

Kylian Mbappé, Real Madrid
  • 26 Oct 2023

Better than Mbappe? Real Madrid have a superior option to PSG striker

Thomas Partey, Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2023/24
  • 26 Oct 2023

Are you watching Arsenal? Partey’s natural successor impresses in Champions League

Erik ten Hag, Jadon Sancho, Man Utd
  • 26 Oct 2023

Sancho issue ‘unresolvable’ as transfer destination for Man Utd exile revealed

Jean-Clair Todibo, Man Utd
  • 26 Oct 2023

Romano gives Man Utd green light for Todibo transfer

Mikael Arteta, Arsenal, 2023/24
  • 26 Oct 2023

Serie A wonderkid signs ‘anti-Arsenal contract’

Eddie Howe, Newcastle, 2022/23
  • 26 Oct 2023

Newcastle ready bid for Barcelona star that will break Isak record