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, Fabrizio Romano

26 Aug 2024

Romano confirms Osimhen bid as Chelsea ‘make progress’ in talks

Erik ten Hag, Jadon Sancho, Man Utd

26 Aug 2024

Sancho deal at last? Man Utd told club 'ready to sign' outcast

Mikel Merino, Arsenal

26 Aug 2024

Arsenal ‘HIT THE BRAKES’ on Merino deal to frustrate Real Sociedad

Mykhailo Mudryk, Chelsea

26 Aug 2024

Confirmed! Chelsea's Bomb Squad has its newest member

Fabrizio Romano, transfer news

24 Aug 2024

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: Nico Williams to Arsenal, Kvaratskhelia to Liverpool, shock BOMB!

Harry Maguire, Man Utd, 2024/25

24 Aug 2024

Ferdinand slams Maguire after Brighton blunder

Tammy Abraham, West Ham, 2024/25

24 Aug 2024

West Ham ‘very interested’ in Tammy Abraham

Matthijs de Ligt, Man Utd

24 Aug 2024

Bayern explain De Ligt sale after ‘No.1 defender’ claim

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea, 2024/25

24 Aug 2024

Chelsea deal faces COLLAPSE: New transfer calamity strikes Blues

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2024/25

24 Aug 2024

Man Utd get green light for major transfer as Napoli change Osimhen stance

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24

24 Aug 2024

Man Utd star DEMANDS to leave

Eddie Howe, Newcastle, Chelsea

24 Aug 2024

Newcastle target Chelsea Bomb Squad: Sterling one of three outcasts wanted

Victor Osimhen, Napoli, 2024/25

24 Aug 2024

Osimhen receives AUDACIOUS offer that could change everything

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd

23 Aug 2024

Man Utd's fifth summer signing confirmed with 'no doubt' message

Romelu Lukaku, Chelsea

23 Aug 2024

Chelsea reject ANOTHER Lukaku bid

Mikel Merino, Arsenal

23 Aug 2024

Arsenal Transfer News Today: Merino CONFIRMED, Romano’s Osimhen BOMB, Arteta's Sterling SURPRISE

Mikel Merino, Arsenal, 2024/25

23 Aug 2024

Mikel Merino to Arsenal: Real Sociedad’s €7m mistake

Manuel Ugarte of PSG remains a target for Man Utd

23 Aug 2024

What Man Utd can expect from Manuel Ugarte

Raheem Sterling, Aston Villa

23 Aug 2024

Aston Villa hold Sterling talks that could unlock deal for Guiu upgrade

Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid

22 Aug 2024

Top Soccer Transfers: The Deals That Changed the Game