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

Nicolas Jackson, Chelsea

21 Oct 2024

Chelsea don’t need a world-class striker: Nicolas Jackson is the real deal

Arne Slot, Liverpool, Barcelona

21 Oct 2024

Barcelona get ‘unrefusable offer’ from Liverpool

Wout Weghorst, Kenneth Taylor, Ajax

21 Oct 2024

Weghorst working to save Man Utd MILLIONS on striker Ten Hag loves

Neymar, Saudi Arabia, interview

21 Oct 2024

OFFICIAL: Neymar’s Saudi Arabia ordeal is over

Mykhailo Mudryk, Chelsea, 2024/25

21 Oct 2024

Mudryk set for happy reunion that will transform Chelsea career

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2024/25

21 Oct 2024

Man Utd steal superstar signing from Real Madrid who can change everything

Saliba, Fernandes, Maresca

20 Oct 2024

Saliba CONTROVERSY in Arsenal loss, Man Utd PANICKED, Chelsea DISCOUNT – FootballTransfers Recap

Lionel Messi, Liverpool

19 Oct 2024

‘Messi’ to Liverpool? Reds target ‘next big jewel’ compared to Modric and with brilliant nickname

Gabriel Jesus, Arsenal, 2024/25

19 Oct 2024

‘Never in control’ – Arsenal legend pinpoints what went wrong in Bournemouth loss

Mikel Arteta, Raheem Sterling, Arsenal, 2024/25

19 Oct 2024

Why Sterling is such a downgrade on Saka

William Saliba is sent off during Arsenal's Premier League clash with Bournemouth by referee Rob Jones

19 Oct 2024

William Saliba red card: Arsenal legend reacts to shock decision with ace to miss Liverpool clash

William Saliba, Kodir Khusanov, Arsenal. 2024/25

19 Oct 2024

Arsenal’s next Saliba? The ‘DREAM’ 20-year-old destined for stardom

Kylian Mbappe, Stockholm, nightclub

19 Oct 2024

Mbappe’s found out what it’s REALLY like to play for Real Madrid – can he cut it?

Raheem Sterling, West Ham

19 Oct 2024

West Ham plot Chelsea raid for forgotten star in repeat of Arsenal’s Sterling deal

Pep Guardiola, Man Utd, 2024/25

19 Oct 2024

CONFIRMED: Man Utd in contact with Man City’s dream Guardiola heir to replace Ten Hag

Erik ten Hag, Manchester United

19 Oct 2024

Ten Hag slams ‘bad rules’ that ‘FORCED’ Man Utd into a mistake

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, 2024/25

12 Oct 2024

Mbappe drops BOMBSHELL on France with Ballon d’Or announcement

Hugo Viana, Man City, 2024/25

12 Oct 2024

Hugo Viana preparing first Man City signing as Romano CONFIRMS deal

Thomas Tuchel, Man Utd

12 Oct 2024

Tuchel to Man Utd ON as ‘key’ player faces cold shoulder

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, 2024/25

12 Oct 2024

‘He has to understand…’ - Mbappe sent Real Madrid message by club legend