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

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Man Utd

22 Nov 2023

Ratcliffe frustrated as Man Utd takeover hits hitch

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2023/24

20 Nov 2023

Mbappe sent clear message by PSG fans over his future

Casemiro, Man Utd, 2022/23

20 Nov 2023

New Man Utd Casemiro alternative revealed but PSG and Juve in the race

Neymar, Al-Hilal, masion

20 Nov 2023

‘They cut off my electricity for a week’ – Neymar faces new controversy

Gavi suffered a cruciate ligament injury on Spain duty

20 Nov 2023

Gavi injury crisis! Barcelona's three January transfer solutions

Man Utd are ready to move for Kylian Mbappe

20 Nov 2023

Man Utd offer Mbappe what he wants to beat Real Madrid to PSG ace

Antoine Griezmann has been linked with Man Utd

20 Nov 2023

Man Utd tempt Griezmann by TRIPLING his wages

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd

20 Nov 2023

Man Utd face big decision over eight out of contract stars

Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool

18 Nov 2023

Liverpool rocked as star's father reveals Barcelona dream

Mikael Arteta, Arsenal, 2023/24

18 Nov 2023

Arsenal transfer talks ‘accelerate’ over midfield star

Jurgen Klopp, Mohamed Salah, Liverpool

18 Nov 2023

Liverpool find ‘Salah heir’ as Saudi Pro League rumours build

Kylian Mbappe, Malamine Efekele, Chelsea

18 Nov 2023

Chelsea target Monaco’s ‘next Mbappe’

Kylian Mbappé, Frankrijk, PSG

18 Nov 2023

Mbappe to Real Madrid would create FOUR problems

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Jadon Sancho, Erik ten Hag, 2023/24

19 Nov 2023

Fresh Sancho problem looms for Man Utd

Casemiro, Man Utd, 2023/24

17 Nov 2023

‘One of the best in the Champions League’ - €12m star perfect as Man Utd’s Casemiro replacement

Erling Haaland, Mohamed Salah, Saudi Pro League, 2023/24

17 Nov 2023

Haaland and Salah targeted: Saudi Pro League aims for ‘BOX-OFFICE’ Premier League stars

Wout Weghorst

17 Nov 2023

Why sign Krstovic? Ten Hag already has his Weghorst for 2024

Kylian Mbappe continues to be linked with a transfer to Real Madrid

17 Nov 2023

Mbappe to Real Madrid? ‘There are signs that can’t be ignored’

Lionel Messi speaks after Argentina's World Cup qualifying defeat to Uruguay

17 Nov 2023

Messi demands ‘respect’ amid ‘c*** sucker’ allegations as Darwin Nunez helps down Argentina

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is bidding to by Manchester United

17 Nov 2023

Ratcliffe to bring all-time great defender to Man Utd in shock move