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

The Champions League anthem was played at King Charles III's coronation

6 May 2023

Why are they playing the Champions League anthem at the coronation?

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2022/23

6 May 2023

Surprise Arsenal transfer plan spells bad news for TWO stars

Erik ten Hag looks glum as Man Utd lose to Sevilla in the Europa League

5 May 2023

Ten Hag comment shows Man Utd’s transfer plans are in jeopardy

Vitor Roque, Brazil U20, 2023

5 May 2023

Vitor Roque makes sensational transfer decision amid Arsenal and Barca interest

Sam Allardyce, Leeds, 2022/23

5 May 2023

Carragher blasts 'delusional' Allardyce over Guardiola and Klopp claim

Neymar, Bruna Biancardi

5 May 2023

Neymar to Man Utd: How PSG star can fit into Ten Hag ball

Alexis Mac Allister, Brighton, 2022/23

5 May 2023

Chelsea fans bamboozled by transfer decision as Mac Allister downs Man Utd

Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid, 2022/23

5 May 2023

Brazil make major Carlo Ancelotti revelation

Todd Boehly, Chelsea, 2022/23

4 May 2023

Forgotten Chelsea star facing exit due to ‘fundamental flaw’ of Boehly plan

Alejandro Garnacho, Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2022/23

4 May 2023

Ten Hag tips teen to follow Garnacho to Man Utd stardom

Lionel Messi playing for Barcelona

4 May 2023

Lionel Messi makes TWO Barcelona demands

Randal Kolo Muani, Kylian Mbappe, Kingsley Coman, Man Utd

4 May 2023

Man Utd takeover: Sheikh Jassim transfer budget revealed after $1bn boost

Wilfried Zaha, Champions League

4 May 2023

Zaha’s Champions League ‘priority’ revealed amidst Chelsea and Arsenal interest

Neymar, Man Utd, 2022/23

4 May 2023

Neymar to Man Utd rumours build as PSG condemn ‘f*** off’ chants

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2022/23

4 May 2023

Man Utd takeover: Ten Hag makes summer transfer confession

Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid, 2022/23

3 May 2023

Real Madrid’s first TWO summer signings announced as THREE to leave

Erling Haaland, Man City, 2022/23

3 May 2023

Neville draws jaw-dropping Haaland comparison with Ronaldo and Rooney

Roy Keane, Frank Lampard, Chelsea, 2022/23

3 May 2023

Keane on point with BRUTAL Lampard assessment

Marcus Rashford in New York

3 May 2023

Rashford’s classy act to help out bankrupt Man Utd legend

Jude Bellingham visits Birmingham City

3 May 2023

‘Most likely scenario’ for Bellingham transfer revealed