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

Jadon Sancho, Dortmund, 2023/24

2 May 2024

Jadon Sancho emulates Messi in game that changes everything

Pep Guardiola, Manchester City, 2023/24

1 May 2024

Pep Guardiola’s ‘TOP SECRET’ transfer regret revealed

Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid, 2023/24

1 May 2024

Jude Bellingham: Criticism of ‘WEAK’ Real Madrid star builds after Champions League struggles

Niklas Sule, Dortmund, 2023/24

1 May 2024

Champions League star who likes beer, burgers and pizza is PERFECT for Spurs

Todd Boehly, Chelsea, money, 2023/24

1 May 2024

Chelsea star's father hits out: Money more important than club's interests

Bruno Fernandes, Man Utd, 2023/24

1 May 2024

Bruno Fernandes in shock Man Utd exit hint as captain makes transfer confession

Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal

1 May 2024

Arsenal in ‘ADVANCED TALKS’ for midfielder, Fabrizio Romano confirms

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, 2023/24

1 May 2024

Saudi chase Premier League 100 Club member as Salah deal stalls

Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona, 2023/24

1 May 2024

De Jong to leave Barcelona: Ranking the six clubs that want to sign the Dutch genius

Raheem Sterling, Chelsea, 2023/24

1 May 2024

Chelsea get transfer update on 'best player in the world' that will shock fans

Andre Onana, Man Utd, 2023/24

1 May 2024

Man Utd star blamed for making Onana look ‘TERRIBLE’

Xavi, Barcelona, 2023/24

29 Apr 2024

Barcelona plot to ruin Arsenal transfer plans with shock PSG signing

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Man Utd, 2023/24

29 Apr 2024

Why €65m Premier League star is the CRITICAL signing Man Utd need

Virgil van Dijk, Borussia Dortmund

29 Apr 2024

Van Dijk to Dortmund? Liverpool captain sparks transfer rumours

Xavi, Barcelona. 2023/24

29 Apr 2024

Barcelona primed to make first mistake of the transfer window

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2023/24

29 Apr 2024

Arsenal dealt blow as SENSATIONAL talent has ‘no intention’ of staying

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, 2023/24

29 Apr 2024

Chelsea came close to signing Man Utd star

Jadon Sancho, Donyell Malen, Erik ten Hag, Man Utd

29 Apr 2024

Jadon Sancho to Dortmund: Romano reveals why everything CHANGED this weekend

Viktor Gyokeres, Sporting CP, 2023/24

29 Apr 2024

Gyokeres makes Arsenal statement with 'LIGHTNING BOLT' moment for Sporting

Kylian Mbappe, Nordi Mukiele, Goncalo Ramos, Vitinha, PSG, 2023/24

28 Apr 2024

Barcola, Vitinha and Zaire-Emery: The future of PSG after Kylian Mbappe