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

Douglas Luiz, Unai Emery, Aston Villa, Barcelona, 2023/24
  • 12 Jun 2024

Aston Villa star calling Barcelona ‘insistently’ to force SHOCK transfer

Benjamin Sesko rejected Arsenal
  • 12 Jun 2024

Arsenal and Arteta get second transfer knockback in 24 hours after Sesko blow

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd
  • 12 Jun 2024

Man Utd's SHOCK Ten Hag decision: Manager names the four big winners

Victor Osimhen celebrates scoring for Napoli against Cagliari in Serie A
  • 10 Jun 2024

Victor Osimhen: Napoli star’s release clause to be triggered

Kylian Mbappe, France, 2024
  • 10 Jun 2024

How Arsenal missed out on signing Kylian Mbappe - Arsene Wenger

Gareth Bale, Wrexham
  • 10 Jun 2024

Wrexham make Bale golf promise with extraordinary transfer offer

Fabrizio Romano, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 10 Jun 2024

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: ‘REALLY IMPORTANT’ Man Utd update, Tuchel bomb, Ronaldo reunion

Jose Mourinho, Mason Greenwood, Fenerbahce
  • 10 Jun 2024

Mourinho ready to sign Greenwood as Barcelona make contact for Man Utd star

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea
  • 10 Jun 2024

Chelsea's 'top target' revealed as Maresca holds key advantage for big-money move

Pedro Lima, Chelsea, Brazil
  • 8 Jun 2024

Chelsea face Real Madrid battle for 'next Cafu'

Kylian Mbappe at the 2024 Monaco GP
  • 8 Jun 2024

Mbappe sent strong Real Madrid message by Rodrygo

Benfica's Joao Neves playing for Portugal
  • 8 Jun 2024

Benfica make FATAL Joao Neves mistake

Benjamin Sesko, RB Leipzig, 2023/24
  • 8 Jun 2024

Romano’s Sesko ‘GUARANTEE’ amid Arsenal, Chelsea and Man Utd rumours

Jarrad Branthwaite, England, 2023/24
  • 8 Jun 2024

Man Utd ‘EXPECT’ to sign £75m man in a matter of days

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, Enzo Maresca, Chelsea
  • 8 Jun 2024

Arsenal and Chelsea battle over €45m European champion

Fabrizio Romano, Erik ten Hag, Julian Alvarez
  • 8 Jun 2024

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: Ten Hag’s Man Utd latest, Barcelona double deal and Julian Alvarez

Mason Greenwood, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 7 Jun 2024

Man Utd outcast Greenwood AGREES to join major club amid shock hijack attempt

Tosin Adarabioyo, Fulham, 2023/24
  • 7 Jun 2024

The Premier League's most underrated player! Why Chelsea have signed Tosin Adarabioyo

Chelsea are close to signing Tosin Adarabioyo
  • 7 Jun 2024

OFFICIAL: Tosin Adarabioyo becomes Enzo Maresca's first Chelsea signing

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
  • 7 Jun 2024

Arsenal star admits he’d leave for ‘DREAM’ destination ‘TOMORROW’