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

Sandro Tonali, Newcastle United

27 Oct 2023

Newcastle target CONTROVERSIAL €47m Tonali replacement

Harry Maguire, Man Utd, 2023/24

27 Oct 2023

Maguire inspires Man Utd to make UNEXPECTED January transfer decision

Kylian Mbappé, Real Madrid

26 Oct 2023

Better than Mbappe? Real Madrid have a superior option to PSG striker

Thomas Partey, Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2023/24

26 Oct 2023

Are you watching Arsenal? Partey’s natural successor impresses in Champions League

Erik ten Hag, Jadon Sancho, Man Utd

26 Oct 2023

Sancho issue ‘unresolvable’ as transfer destination for Man Utd exile revealed

Jean-Clair Todibo, Man Utd

26 Oct 2023

Romano gives Man Utd green light for Todibo transfer

Mikael Arteta, Arsenal, 2023/24

26 Oct 2023

Serie A wonderkid signs ‘anti-Arsenal contract’

Eddie Howe, Newcastle, 2022/23

26 Oct 2023

Newcastle ready bid for Barcelona star that will break Isak record

Casemiro, Man Utd, 2023/24

26 Oct 2023

Crazy rumour links Casemiro with 'very affordable' January transfer

Kylian Mbappe, Fayza Lamari

25 Oct 2023

Real Madrid given Mbappe signing ‘GUARANTEE’ by PSG star’s mother

Jamal Musiala is linked with a move to Real Madrid

25 Oct 2023

Real Madrid in pole to sign Bayern’s Musiala

Sandro Tonali, Newcastle United

25 Oct 2023

Tonali ban for illegal betting revealed by Romano

Mauricio Pochettino, Mykhailo Mudryk, Chelsea, 2023/24

25 Oct 2023

Chelsea threatening to repeat Mudryk mistake with striker available at ‘shockingly low’ price

Neymar, Al-Hilal, masion

25 Oct 2023

Neymar’s Paris mansion up for rent at €20,000 per month after Al-Hilal transfer

Andre Onana, Man Utd, 2023/24

25 Oct 2023

Onana’s astonishing penalty record as keeper saves Man Utd against Copenhagen

25 Oct 2023

Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr line up shock move for top Premier League star

Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool

25 Oct 2023

Liverpool urged to beat Man Utd in race for 'future England starter'

Maghnes Akliouche, Monaco, 2023/24

23 Oct 2023

Akliouche justifies one-to-watch tag with thrilling Monaco cameo

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr

23 Oct 2023

Ronaldo sends strong retirement message

Rayan Cherki, Lyon, 2023/24

23 Oct 2023

Cherki’s crisis deepens as Lyon go bottom of Ligue 1