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

Raheem Sterling, Conor Gallagher, Cole Palmer, Chelsea, 2023/24
  • 20 Feb 2024

Gallagher 2.0? Chelsea bosses split over England star's future

Angel Gomes, Lille, 2023/24
  • 19 Feb 2024

Bring him home! Angel Gomes is the Lille player Man Utd should sign

Joey Barton standing in the Marseille fans for the Europa League match with Brighton
  • 19 Feb 2024

Joey Barton’s dream job is available – and he says he wants it!

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al Nassr, 2023/24
  • 19 Feb 2024

Hazard hits back after Ronaldo criticism

Karim Benzema Al-Ittihad
  • 19 Feb 2024

Benzema to Arsenal transfer blocked by Luis Suarez

Achraf Hakimi, Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2023/24
  • 19 Feb 2024

Mbappe’s best friend is Real Madrid’s next transfer target

Erling Haaland, Man City, Rasmus Hojlund, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 19 Feb 2024

Hojlund is becoming Man Utd’s Haaland – Gary Neville

Kylian Mbappe has signed his Real Madrid contract according to reports from Marca
  • 19 Feb 2024

Mbappe has SIGNED Real Madrid contract

Rasmus Hojlund, Fabrizio Romano, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 19 Feb 2024

Romano makes Hojlund transfer announcement Man Utd fans will love

Kylian Mbappe claps PSG's fans after Nantes Ligue 1 match
  • 17 Feb 2024

Mbappe drama, Rashford targeted, Romano bomb and Arsenal latest – FootballTransfers recap

Marcus Rashford, Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2023/24
  • 17 Feb 2024

Rashford to replace Mbappe at PSG? Man Utd star’s future is already written

Fabrizio Romano
  • 17 Feb 2024

Romano announces TWO Man Utd bombs and confirms transfer rumour

Kylian Mbappe, Bradley Barcola, PSG, 2023/24
  • 17 Feb 2024

Mbappe should pick Arsenal! Gunners CLEARY a better option than Real Madrid

Conor Gallagher, Chelsea, 2023/24
  • 17 Feb 2024

‘It should be outlawed!’ – Richard Keys in bizarre rant against Chelsea star Gallagher

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2023/24
  • 17 Feb 2024

PSG deliver BRUTAL response to Real Madrid-bound Mbappe

Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring against Burnley for Arsenal in the Premier League
  • 17 Feb 2024

Brilliant Saka leading Arsenal’s title charge- and there’s MUCH more to come

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, 2023/24
  • 17 Feb 2024

Mbappe to Real Madrid announced! Unexpected source confirms historic transfer

Ivan Toney, Brentford, 2023/24
  • 17 Feb 2024

Toney puts Premier League giants on alert with dazzling Liverpool display

Erik ten Hag, Mauricio Pochettino, 2023/24
  • 15 Feb 2024

Ten Hag and Poch in danger! Top manager makes MAJOR change to target Premier League move

Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, Joao Felix, Alejandro Balde, Barcelona, 2023/24
  • 15 Feb 2024

Barcelona announcement could change everything for Man Utd’s transfer plans