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, Man Utd, 2023/24

8 Dec 2023

Dramatic U-turn over Sancho transfer situation

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24

8 Dec 2023

Manager of the month Ten Hag is deluded or bluffing

Nick Pope, Newcastle, 2023/24

8 Dec 2023

Stars aligning for Newcastle to sign world-class Pope replacement

Rayan Cherki in Ligue 1 action for Lyon during the 2023/24 season

8 Dec 2023

Lyon want just €10m for wonderkid Cherki

Luke Shaw, Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial, Man Utd, 2023/24

7 Dec 2023

Man Utd Civil War: Shaw likes tweet slamming Rashford and Martial

Jadon Sancho, Man Utd, 2023/24

7 Dec 2023

Man Utd get Sancho update that will frustrate Ten Hag

Leny Yoro, Lille

7 Dec 2023

Man Utd make ‘CONCRETE’ move for wonderkid as City threaten hijack

Santos striker Marcos Leonardo is linked with Arsenal

7 Dec 2023

Arteta closing in on January priority after UNEXPECTED twist

Pep Guardiola, Erik ten Hag, Man City, Man Utd, 2023/24

7 Dec 2023

Pep under pressure? Ten Hag has a new rival in the sack race

Xavi, Barcelona, 2022/23

6 Dec 2023

Barcelona in talks over Dortmund starlet

Fabrizio Romano's latest transfer news

6 Dec 2023

‘Here we go!’ - Romano announces FIRST major January transfer

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24

6 Dec 2023

Man Utd find surprise replacement for Ten Hag

Erik ten Hag, Antony, Man Utd

6 Dec 2023

Antony gives Ten Hag the 'dreaded vote of confidence'

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2023/24

6 Dec 2023

Real Madrid give Mbappe ‘BRUTAL ultimatum’

David Raya has given Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta a decision to make after errors vs Luton

6 Dec 2023

Arteta has already revealed Raya fate after Luton blunders

Marcus Rashford, Barcelona, 2023/24

4 Dec 2023

Man Utd ready to swap Rashford for Barcelona star

Kalvin Phillips, Man City, 2023/24

2 Dec 2023

The surprise clubs that can save Kalvin Phillips’ career

Barcelona are planning a tribute match for Lionel Messi in November 2024

2 Dec 2023

Todibo makes ‘CRAZY’ Messi training revelation

José Mourinho

2 Dec 2023

Mourinho suffers the most embarrassing blow in his management career

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, money

2 Dec 2023

Man Utd face imminent financial catastrophe