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

Amad Diallo, Man Utd, 2024/25
  • 18 Sep 2024

Amad Diallo contract talks: Fabrizio Romano reveals the latest on Man Utd negotiations

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, 2024/25
  • 18 Sep 2024

Mbappe’s Champions League debut given brutal judgement by Madrid legend

Joshua Zirkzee, Antony, Man Utd, 2024/25
  • 18 Sep 2024

Man Utd given Zirkzee warning after Ten Hag falls into Antony ‘trap’

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane after scoring four against Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League
  • 18 Sep 2024

Arsenal legend MOCKS Harry Kane's four-goal Champions League record

Erling Haaland, Chelsea, 2024/25
  • 18 Sep 2024

Chelsea rejected Premier League striker deadlier than Haaland in biggest blunder yet

Viktor Gyokeres, Sporting CP, Arsenal, 2024/25
  • 18 Sep 2024

Gyokeres comment makes Arteta take note after scoring Champions League debut

Casemiro, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 18 Sep 2024

Man Utd target ‘upset’ star in ominous deal for Casemiro

Matthijs de Ligt, Man Utd, 2024/25
  • 16 Sep 2024

De Ligt’s reason for Bayern exit confirmed in message that should strike fear into Ten Hag

Nico Williams, Athletic Club, 2024/25
  • 16 Sep 2024

Nico Williams ignores mum’s advice on €220,000 buy as Barcelona target sets season goal

Amad Diallo, Man Utd, 2024/25
  • 16 Sep 2024

Man Utd to offer new long-term contract to most important attacker

Victor Osimhen, Romelu Lukaku
  • 16 Sep 2024

Chelsea told the difference between Osimhen and Lukaku

Viktor Gyokeres, Sporting CP, 2024/25
  • 16 Sep 2024

The Viktor Gyokeres stat NO ONE is talking about

Angel Gomes, Man Utd, 2024/25
  • 16 Sep 2024

Angel Gomes given Man Utd return advice and told he’s good enough for Barca or Madrid

Raheem Sterling, Jadon Sancho, Manuel Ugarte
  • 16 Sep 2024

Sancho SHINES, Ugarte IMPRESSES: How each Premier League debutant performed this weekend

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2024/25
  • 13 Sep 2024

Arteta’s Arsenal update: Odegaard ‘available’ BOMB, Chelsea DIG over Sterling, Wenger AMBITION

Andriy Lunin and Eduardo Camavinga of Real Madrid celebrate winning the 2023/24 Champions League
  • 13 Sep 2024

Real Madrid hero signs new six-year deal ahead of Ballon d’Or ceremony

Nicolas Jackson, Chelsea, 2023/24
  • 13 Sep 2024

OFFICIAL: Nicolas Jackson signs new NINE-YEAR Chelsea deal

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal manager
  • 13 Sep 2024

Arsenal told to pay €100m for striker Arteta loves

Jamal Musiala, Germany, Bayern, 2023/24
  • 13 Sep 2024

Jamal Musiala: Bayern confirm contract talks with ‘world-class’ star

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2023/24
  • 13 Sep 2024

Mikel Arteta’s salary: Arsenal manager’s wage revealed after signing new contract