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

Kylian Mbappé, Real Madrid

13 Dec 2023

Mbappe remains Real Madrid priority as second SUPERSTAR lined up for 2024 transfer

Will Still, Reims head coach, 2023/24

13 Dec 2023

Will Still to Sunderland: Black Cats close in on Football Manager-inspired boss

Miguel Gutierrez, Girona, 2023/24

11 Dec 2023

Arsenal face FRUSTRATING problem over €35 million rising star

Man Utd will release Anthony Martial in summer 2024

11 Dec 2023

Man Utd’s decision to release €1.4m-per-goal striker confirmed

Jadon Sancho, Man Utd, Brazil, 2023/24

11 Dec 2023

Man Utd use Sancho to sign Brazil international

Jurgen Klopp, Darwin Nunez, Liverpool, 2023/24

11 Dec 2023

Klopp has found his Darwin Nunez replacement

Xavi, Barcelona

11 Dec 2023

Chelsea on red alert as Barcelona make ruthless decision to sell star player

Pep Guardiola, Man City, Champions League

11 Dec 2023

Man City face being KICKED OUT of the Champions League to the benefit of Man Utd

Jadon Sancho, Man Utd

9 Dec 2023

Sancho’s transfer value DESTROYED by Ten Hag

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, 2023/24

9 Dec 2023

Pochettino is right to be worried about €250m pair

Santiago Gimenez, Feyenoord, 2023/24

9 Dec 2023

Gimenez shatters Suarez’s Eredivisie record

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24

9 Dec 2023

Man Utd perform transfer U-turn as star put up for January sale

Marcus Rashford, Man Utd, 2023/24

9 Dec 2023

Rashford to Barcelona? The truth behind the transfer rumour

Jadon Sancho, Man Utd, 2023/24

8 Dec 2023

Dramatic U-turn over Sancho transfer situation

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24

8 Dec 2023

Manager of the month Ten Hag is deluded or bluffing

Nick Pope, Newcastle, 2023/24

8 Dec 2023

Stars aligning for Newcastle to sign world-class Pope replacement

Rayan Cherki in Ligue 1 action for Lyon during the 2023/24 season

8 Dec 2023

Lyon want just €10m for wonderkid Cherki

Luke Shaw, Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial, Man Utd, 2023/24

7 Dec 2023

Man Utd Civil War: Shaw likes tweet slamming Rashford and Martial

Jadon Sancho, Man Utd, 2023/24

7 Dec 2023

Man Utd get Sancho update that will frustrate Ten Hag

Leny Yoro, Lille

7 Dec 2023

Man Utd make ‘CONCRETE’ move for wonderkid as City threaten hijack