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

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard in discussion with Joao Felix

25 Apr 2023

Joao Felix to stay at Chelsea? Transfer hinges on one ‘crucial’ factor

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2022/23

24 Apr 2023

Arsenal eye winger, Man Utd’s ‘perfect 9’ and Bellingham to Liverpool: FootballTransfers recap

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, 2022/23

24 Apr 2023

Not just Ten Hag! Raging Ronaldo fumes at Al-Nassr coach in embarrassing defeat

Neymar, Man Utd

24 Apr 2023

Man Utd have made Neymar enquiry as ‘big stars’ lined up with Qatar takeover

Ben Foster, Erik Ten Hag, 2022/23

24 Apr 2023

‘Go and do it!’ – Man Utd told to sign ‘born winner’ who ‘guarantees’ goals

David de Gea, Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2022/23

24 Apr 2023

Ten Hag told to copy ‘ruthless’ Guardiola over ‘massive headache’ De Gea

Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona, Pierre-Emerick Aubamyang, 2022/23

24 Apr 2023

Aubameyang, Vitor Roque and Firmino – Romano gives the truth behind Barcelona’s striker hunt

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2022/23

24 Apr 2023

Man Utd warned over selling ‘best in the world’ player this summer

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2022/23

24 Apr 2023

Arsenal’s first summer departure CONFIRMED

Todd Boehly, Chelsea, 2022/23

24 Apr 2023

Todd saves the day? Boehly talks could keep Chelsea’s most valuable player from leaving

Neymar, Chelsea, 2022/23

24 Apr 2023

Chelsea move to end Neymar's PSG hell

Lionel Messi, PSG, Barcelona, 2022/23

22 Apr 2023

Messi to LEAVE PSG this summer as Barcelona close in

Erik ten Hag, Ajax, 2022/23

22 Apr 2023

Why an Ajax reunification is the solution to Ten Hag's problems

Erik ten Hag, Erik ten Hag Manchester United

22 Apr 2023

Man Utd approached by two clubs over England international

Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2022/23

22 Apr 2023

Arsenal aren’t bottlers! Gunners ‘wobble’ down to one simple reason

Chelsea mystery manager

22 Apr 2023

Shock revelation in Chelsea manager race as mystery candidate emerges

Gary Neville, Man Utd, 2022/23

22 Apr 2023

Man Utd's FOUR transfer priorities named by Gary Neville

Neymar, PSG, 2022/23

21 Apr 2023

Neymar drops transfer hint as truth behind Mbappe criticism revealed

Mikel Arteta. Arsenal, 2021/22

21 Apr 2023

Arsenal's ideal Xhaka replacement revealed

Harry Maguire, Man Utd, 2022/23

21 Apr 2023

How much is Harry Maguire worth?