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

Victor Osimhen, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Napoli, 2023/24
  • 7 Sep 2024

Napoli take Osimhen risk as superstar close to contract agreement

Martin Odegaard, Helene Spilling, Norway, 2023
  • 7 Sep 2024

Odegaard makes Arsenal DEMAND after life-changing announcement

Kylian Mbappe
  • 7 Sep 2024

Mbappe has peaked – it’s all downhill from here for Real Madrid star

Mason Greenwood, England
  • 6 Sep 2024

England will be watching Greenwood, Three Lions legend claims

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

‘Lying or stupid’ Mbappe told to ‘quit football’ in FURIOUS rant

Newcastle striker Alexander Isak celebrates scoring a Nations League goal for Sweden against Azerbaijan
  • 6 Sep 2024

‘Fantastic’ €100m striker who wants Arsenal move showered by Alexander Isak praise

Neymar attends a Copa America 2024 match in the US
  • 6 Sep 2024

Neymar axed! Al-Hilal coach ‘campaigning’ for Brazil star to be frozen out

Victor Osimhen, Napoli, 2023/24
  • 6 Sep 2024

'Chelsea's Osimhen offer was the best for the player and Napoli'

Hansi Flick, Barcelona
  • 6 Sep 2024

Barcelona want free agent in ‘embarrassing’ situation as worrying Dani Olmo update drops

Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, Alisson, Liverpool, 2024/25
  • 6 Sep 2024

Liverpool ‘EXPECT’ Salah, Van Dijk and Alisson exits

Victor Osimhen, Fabrizio Romano
  • 6 Sep 2024

Osimhen’s ‘clear message’ to interested clubs – Fabrizio Romano

Roy Keane, Casemiro, Man Utd, 2024/25
  • 6 Sep 2024

Casemiro can star for Man Utd again if Ten Hag listens to Keane’s genius tactical tweak

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal manager
  • 6 Sep 2024

Arteta told the transfer mistake that 'predictable' Arsenal will regret

Todd Boehly, Chelsea
  • 6 Sep 2024

Chelsea star admits Boehly's transfer policy 'difficult' to deal with

Nico Williams, Spain v Italy, Euro 2024
  • 5 Sep 2024

Nico Williams rejects FOUR offers as ‘leak’ reveals Spain ace’s next move

Victor Osimhen, Napoli, 2024/25
  • 6 Sep 2024

Osimhen deal done ‘one minute after midnight’ on Deadline Day

Anthony Martial, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 5 Sep 2024

Romano reveals DARING offer for ex-Man Utd striker Martial

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, AC Milan, 2023/24
  • 5 Sep 2024

The truth behind Ibrahimovic's incredible 'PUNCH' claim

Antony, Man Utd, 2024/25, focussed
  • 5 Sep 2024

Romano reveals truth behind exit rumours for Man Utd star whose value has plummeted €50m

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

€100m striker admits he wants Arsenal move