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

Mikel Arteta, Liverpool v Arsenal, 2023/24

23 Dec 2023

Arteta’s transfer priority clarified by Arsenal’s Liverpool draw

Patrick Vieira, Strasbourg, Chelsea

23 Dec 2023

Chelsea gift Strasbourg Bohely transfer war chest to sign Man City target

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24

23 Dec 2023

Man Utd activate Plan B as Guirassy prefers Premier League rivals

Wolves vs Chelsea

23 Dec 2023

Get Stuffed - Why are Chelsea playing Wolves on Christmas Eve?

Victor Osimhen, Napoli, 2023/24

23 Dec 2023

Romano provides ‘100%’ update on Chelsea's Osimhen pursuit

Matt O'Riley, Celtic, 2023/24

22 Dec 2023

Celtic braced for O’Riley bidding war as Inter lead Premier League giants

Antony, Man utd, 2023/24

22 Dec 2023

‘Ole valued Antony at £25m’ – Scale of Man Utd’s BIGGEST transfer mistake finally revealed

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami, 2023

22 Dec 2023

Inter Miami make Messi’s dream come true with long-awaited hook up confirmed

Donny van de Beek, Man Utd, 2023/24

22 Dec 2023

Why Van de Beek was scared of move to LaLiga leaders

Mason Greenwood, Getafe, Barcelona, Real Madrid

22 Dec 2023

Real Madrid and Barcelona eye controversial Greenwood deal after European Super League jackpot

Victor Osimhen, Napoli, Chelsea, 2023/24

22 Dec 2023

Chelsea near €50m sale to fund Osimhen chase

European Super League

21 Dec 2023

Barcelona and Real Madrid have sold football’s soul for Super League dream

Fabrizio Romano, Tottenham, Man Utd

21 Dec 2023

‘Don’t rule out Man Utd!’ – Romano issues Spurs warning over €45m transfer target

Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea

21 Dec 2023

Romano announces €20m Chelsea signing

Erik ten Hag, Sofyan Amrabat, Man Utd

21 Dec 2023

Ten Hag admits summer transfer mistake

Ivan Toney, Brentford, Arsenal, 2023/24

21 Dec 2023

Arsenal target FOUR signings to ‘complete squad’ as Toney deal nears

Robert Lewandowski, Barcelona, 2023/24

20 Dec 2023

Barcelona get definitive two-word answer over Lewandowski transfer plans

Donny van de Beek, Man Utd, 2023/24

20 Dec 2023

Van de Beek takes important step in sealing Man Utd exit as official announcement scheduled

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, Xavi, Barcelona

20 Dec 2023

Man Utd and Barcelona battle over ELITE Premier League star

Edin Terzic, Borussia Dortmund, 2023/24

20 Dec 2023

Dortmund boss stabbed in back by former ally in dramatic ‘coup’