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

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24

10 Jan 2024

Man Utd wonderkid to QUIT club because of Ten Hag

Xavi, Pedri, Barcelona, 2023/24

10 Jan 2024

Barcelona set for transfer embarrassment over ‘next Pedri’

Jadon Sancho, Man Utd, Borussia Dortmund, 2023/24

10 Jan 2024

Sancho to Dortmund a done deal as Man Utd finally seal loan transfer

Michy Batshuayi, Rangers, 2023/24

10 Jan 2024

Rangers to beat Premier League club to sign former Chelsea star

Erling Haaland, Barcelona, 2023/24

10 Jan 2024

Barcelona’s plan to sign Haaland revealed

Victor Osimhen, Napoli, 2023/24

10 Jan 2024

Osimhen SLAMS Kvaratskhelia's 'piece of filth' agent in new Napoli crisis

Virgil van Dijk, Tottenham

10 Jan 2024

Spurs face transfer HIJACK on ‘mini Van Dijk’ after completing Werner deal

Rodrygo, Fede Valverde, Real Madrid, 2023/24

10 Jan 2024

Valverde gives transfer answer Real Madrid fans will love following Chelsea and Liverpool links

Lionel Messi, Todd Boehly, Chelsea

8 Jan 2024

Chelsea want to buy Messi’s former club

Kylian Mbappé, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid

8 Jan 2024

Mbappe’s entourage speak out over Real Madrid transfer rumours

Donny van de Beek, Man Utd, 2023/24

8 Jan 2024

Van de Beek brutally put down by Erik ten Hag

Jonathan David, Aston Villa, Man Utd

Exclusive
8 Jan 2024

EXCLUSIVE: Man Utd and Aston Villa battle over Jonathan David

Mika Biereth, Arsenal

8 Jan 2024

Arsenal's surprise solution to Arteta's biggest problem

Erling Haaland, Real Madrid

8 Jan 2024

Haaland ‘very affordable’ for Real Madrid as Mbappe alternative

Lionel Messi, David Beckham, Inter Miami

8 Jan 2024

Messi set for €100m Inter Miami teammate as Beckham moves for superstar

Xavi, Barcelona, Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea

8 Jan 2024

Chelsea urged to AVOID re-signing star perfect for Barcelona

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2023/24

8 Jan 2024

Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid: Truth behind PSG star’s contract plans as transfer rumours explode

Harry Kane, Barcelona

6 Jan 2024

Barcelona ready to reject RECORD offer for star compared to Harry Kane

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2023/24

6 Jan 2024

‘I’d pay so much money to do that’ - Mbappe reveals what he’s LOST at PSG in exit hint

Timo Werner, Xavi Simons, RB Leipzig, 2023/24

6 Jan 2024

Werner’s Premier League return ‘RED HOT’ as unexpected club swoop