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

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, striker shortlist

Analysis
10 Mar 2025

Isak, Sesko or Watkins? Arteta's SURPRISING best option from seven-man shortlist revealed

Jobe Bellingham, Sunderland, 2024/25

News
10 Mar 2025

Chelsea launch ‘GAME-CHANGING’ Bellingham bid

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, Barcelona, 2024/25

News
10 Mar 2025

Arsenal line up SHOCK €60m signing: Arteta targets Barcelona ‘STANDOUT’

Lionel Messi, Antonella Roccuzzo

News
8 Mar 2025

Lionel Messi didn't speak to PSG team-mate for THREE MONTHS for badmouthing Barcelona

Jonathan David, Lille, 2024/25

Analysis
8 Mar 2025

Red-hot Man Utd rumour opens up PERFECT chance for Jonathan David

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea

News
8 Mar 2025

Chelsea eye €50m star as ‘official negotiations’ prepared

Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray, 2024/25

News
8 Mar 2025

CONFIRMED: Arsenal open Osimhen talks as Nigeria ace ‘WILLING’ to make Man Utd move

Enzo Fernandez, Real Madrid

News
10 Mar 2025

Chelsea ready to cut their losses on star as Real Madrid launch big-money move

Alexander Isak, Newcastle

News
8 Mar 2025

Arsenal and Liverpool told they CAN afford to sign Alexander Isak

Jean-Philippe Mateta, Crystal Palace, Man Utd, 2024/25

Analysis
8 Mar 2025

Mateta to Man Utd: Why Amorim believes Crystal Palace ace can become his Gyokeres 2.0

Kobbie Mainoo, Man Utd

Analysis
8 Mar 2025

Kobbie Mainoo is about to make a HUGE mistake

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Real Madrid

News
8 Mar 2025

Real Madrid take advantage of SPECIAL FIFA rule to launch new Trent bid

Viktor Gyokeres, Sporting CP

News
8 Mar 2025

CONFIRMED: Gyokeres summer transfer is ON

Transfers Podcast EXTRA: Neymar

Analysis
7 Mar 2025

Neymar’s murky €500m PSG deal: The truth behind football’s biggest transfer

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal

News
7 Mar 2025

Arteta sold prolific striker ‘built to play’ for Arsenal

Nico Williams, Crystal Palace, 2024/25

News
7 Mar 2025

Nico Williams: I modelled my game – and my hair – on Crystal Palace star

Jamie Carragher, Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2024/25

News
7 Mar 2025

Carragher drops CONTROVERSIAL Man Utd opinion as Liverpool legend slams Amorim

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal

News
7 Mar 2025

Mikel Arteta makes UNEXPECTED Arsenal transfer demand

Angel Gomes, England, 2024

Analysis
6 Mar 2025

Angel Gomes will WASTE his career if he makes this transfer

Benjamin Sesko, Arsenal

News
6 Mar 2025

Arsenal get POSITIVE signal from Sesko