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

Mario Balotelli has demanded a recall to the Italy national football team

22 Nov 2023

Balotelli demands Italy recall ahead of Euro 2024: I’m still the strongest!

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24

22 Nov 2023

Revealed: Man Utd star's value has DROPPED €75m

Erik ten Hag, Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United, 2022/23

22 Nov 2023

Ten Hag dumps another Man Utd star as Ronaldo reunion on the cards

Aaron Ramsdale, Arsenal, 2023/24

22 Nov 2023

Arsenal star 'too good' to be a back-up amid exit links

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, 2023/24

22 Nov 2023

Chelsea at risk of losing 'clinical' striker to West Ham

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Man Utd

22 Nov 2023

Ratcliffe frustrated as Man Utd takeover hits hitch

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2023/24

20 Nov 2023

Mbappe sent clear message by PSG fans over his future

Casemiro, Man Utd, 2022/23

20 Nov 2023

New Man Utd Casemiro alternative revealed but PSG and Juve in the race

Neymar, Al-Hilal, masion

20 Nov 2023

‘They cut off my electricity for a week’ – Neymar faces new controversy

Man Utd are ready to move for Kylian Mbappe

20 Nov 2023

Man Utd offer Mbappe what he wants to beat Real Madrid to PSG ace

Gavi suffered a cruciate ligament injury on Spain duty

20 Nov 2023

Gavi injury crisis! Barcelona's three January transfer solutions

Antoine Griezmann has been linked with Man Utd

20 Nov 2023

Man Utd tempt Griezmann by TRIPLING his wages

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd

20 Nov 2023

Man Utd face big decision over eight out of contract stars

Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool

18 Nov 2023

Liverpool rocked as star's father reveals Barcelona dream

Mikael Arteta, Arsenal, 2023/24

18 Nov 2023

Arsenal transfer talks ‘accelerate’ over midfield star

Jurgen Klopp, Mohamed Salah, Liverpool

18 Nov 2023

Liverpool find ‘Salah heir’ as Saudi Pro League rumours build

Kylian Mbappe, Malamine Efekele, Chelsea

18 Nov 2023

Chelsea target Monaco’s ‘next Mbappe’

Kylian Mbappé, Frankrijk, PSG

18 Nov 2023

Mbappe to Real Madrid would create FOUR problems

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Jadon Sancho, Erik ten Hag, 2023/24

18 Nov 2023

Fresh Sancho problem looms for Man Utd

Casemiro, Man Utd, 2023/24

17 Nov 2023

‘One of the best in the Champions League’ - €12m star perfect as Man Utd’s Casemiro replacement