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

Rodri, Spain, Euro 2024

10 Oct 2024

Nike prepares for Rodri to win Ballon d’Or

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd

10 Oct 2024

Man Utd player a ‘rotten apple’ trying to get Ten Hag sacked

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2023/24

9 Oct 2024

Arsenal warned striker on verge of ‘HUGE burnout’

Alan Shearer, Arsenal

9 Oct 2024

Arsenal star tipped to captain England by Alan Shearer

Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool

9 Oct 2024

‘It’s true’- Fabrizio Romano on Salah replacement rumours

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd

9 Oct 2024

Ten Hag’s last Man Utd buy? Fans can’t believe £200k purchase

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Napoli, Arsenal, 2024/25

9 Oct 2024

Kvaratskhelia to Arsenal for free? Napoli ace’s THREAT

Jurgen Klopp, Red Bull, 2024

9 Oct 2024

Klopp is Red Bull’s ‘strongest ever signing’

Fabrizio Romano, Enzo Maresca, Chelsea, 2024/25

9 Oct 2024

‘Smart call’ – Romano reveals secret to Maresca’s Chelsea success

Jurgen Klopp, 2024

9 Oct 2024

Jurgen Klopp’s next job CONFIRMED

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Man Utd, 2023/24

9 Oct 2024

Man Utd’s Ten Hag replacement makes January signing demand

Erling Haaland, Isabel Haugseng Johansen, Man City, 2024/25

9 Oct 2024

Haaland and girlfriend make BIG future decision

Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid, 2024/25

4 Oct 2024

Real Madrid’s secret transfer weapon

Hansi Flick, Barcelona, 2024/25

4 Oct 2024

Barcelona star: I’m the best in history!

Erling Braut Haaland, Barcelona, Manchester City

4 Oct 2024

Haaland £100m demand prompts Man City panic as Barcelona circle

Lassana Diarra

4 Oct 2024

Lassana Diarra case: FIFA transfer rules are illegal, says EU court

Erik ten Hag, Marcus Rashford, Man Utd, 2024/25

4 Oct 2024

Ten Hag's Rashford rotation claim rubbished as Man Utd face 'CONFLICT'

Samu Omorodion celebrates scoring for Porto against Man Utd in the Europa League

4 Oct 2024

‘That kid’s a player’ – Chelsea wonderkid target caused Man Utd ‘nightmares’

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2024/25

4 Oct 2024

Ten Hag’s list of problems to solve after Porto ‘mess’

Nico Williams, Athletic Club, 2024/25

3 Oct 2024

Nico Williams ‘overtaken’ on Barcelona’s shortlist