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

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, Liverpool, 2023/24
  • 4 Jan 2024

Mbappe breaks silence over transfer plans as Real Madrid deadline looms

Erik ten Hag, Sofyan Amrabat, Man Utd
  • 4 Jan 2024

Man Utd done deal: Red Devils extend contract of key player Ten Hag wanted to sell

Kylian Mbappe, Liverpool, 2023/24
  • 3 Jan 2024

Liverpool LEAD Mbappe race ahead of Real Madrid

Victor Osimhen, Napoli, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 3 Jan 2024

Man Utd ‘serious’ over €50m flop as Osimhen alternative as shortlist of misfits grows

Gabriel Jesus, Erling Haaland, Arsenal
  • 3 Jan 2024

Arsenal get Romano update on Jesus-Haaland hybrid Arteta loves

Bukayo Saka, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 3 Jan 2024

Ratcliffe’s first Man Utd signing announced as Red Devils target their Saka

Ivan Toney, Brentford, 2023/24
  • 3 Jan 2024

‘F*** me’ – Toney transfer rumour branded ‘complete misinformation’ by chairman in FURIOUS rant

Erling Haaland, Barcelona, 2023/24
  • 3 Jan 2024

Barcelona sign their Haaland to land huge blow to Real Madrid

Jadon Sancho, Fabrizio Romano, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 3 Jan 2024

Sancho close to €3.5m Man Utd exit as Romano drops ‘more than concrete’ update

Victor Osimhen, Arsenal, Chelsea
  • 3 Jan 2024

Arsenal target move for Chelsea's PERFECT Osimhen alternative

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Erik ten Hag, Man Utd
  • 3 Jan 2024

Ten Hag to make Ratcliffe demand that won’t go down well with Man Utd owner

Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool vs Newcastle, 2023/24
  • 1 Jan 2024

Record-breaking Liverpool leave Klopp with major headache after Salah demolishes Newcastle

Rasmus Hojlund, Viktor Gyokeres, Man Utd, Sporting CP
  • 26 Dec 2023

Hojlund, Garnacho save Man Utd, €100m ace in Arsenal and Chelsea promise – FootballTransfers recap

Sean Millis, Rasmus Hojlund, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 26 Dec 2023

The miracle has come – Man Utd fans react to Hojlund’s first Premier League goal

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea
  • 26 Dec 2023

Arsenal and Chelsea target makes transfer PROMISE amid €100m deal rumours

Chalobah, Todibo, Inacio
  • 26 Dec 2023

Man Utd and Chelsea get key updates as Tottenham’s defender search continues

Darwin Nunez, Liverpool, VAR, 2023/24
  • 26 Dec 2023

Nunez defies VAR controversy to shine in Liverpool win

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Man Utd, Old Trafford, 2023/24
  • 26 Dec 2023

Ratcliffe told to DEMOLISH Old Trafford and build ‘exciting’ £2bn stadium

Victor Osimhen, Lionel Messi, Arsenal, Chelsea
  • 23 Dec 2023

Arsenal ‘crazy’ for wonderkid, Osimhen drama, Chelsea’s ‘new Messi’ boost - FootballTransfers recap

Erik ten Hag, Rasmus Hojlund, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 23 Dec 2023

Unbelievable stat proves Hojlund is being RUINED by his Man Utd teammates