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

Vini Junior, Fabrizio Romano, 2023/24

2 Nov 2023

Huge Real Madrid announcement as Romano reveals star following Vinicius Junior’s lead

Botafogo, Crystal Palace and Lyon owner John Textor

2 Nov 2023

‘F****** corruption!’ – Crystal Palace co-owner rants ‘referees must resign’

Lionel Messi and the Barcelona badge, on a background of a faded Catalan flag

2 Nov 2023

Messi set for exciting Barcelona reunion at Inter Miami

Mason Greenwood is wanted back at Man Utd

2 Nov 2023

‘More goals than Rashford, Garnacho and Antony’ – Greenwood wanted back at Man Utd

Gary Neville, Man Utd

2 Nov 2023

'We're not being harsh enough!' - Neville ANNIHILATES Man Utd flop

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea

2 Nov 2023

Arsenal and Chelsea battle over €50m star who ‘guarantees goals’

Erik ten Hag, Antony, Man Utd

2 Nov 2023

Romano reveals what Ten Hag said to Man Utd stars after Newcastle loss

Anwar El Ghazi

1 Nov 2023

El-Ghazi threatened with legal action after doubling down on Palestine posts

Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid, 2023/24

1 Nov 2023

Real Madrid 'CERTAIN' to complete 'most desired signing'

Jadon Sancho, Borussia Dortmund, 2023/24

1 Nov 2023

Dortmund change Sancho transfer tactic to land Man Utd exile

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Chelsea's Mauricio Pochettino

1 Nov 2023

Arsenal and Chelsea target €92m ‘risk and reward’ signing

Andre Onana, Man Utd, 2023/24

1 Nov 2023

Man Utd identify familiar face as Onana replacement

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea

1 Nov 2023

Pochettino tells fans to stop abusing ‘SUFFERING’ Chelsea star

Lionel Messi, Barcelona

1 Nov 2023

Angry Messi makes dramatic ‘LIARS’ statement over Barcelona claim

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24

1 Nov 2023

Ten Hag punishes Man Utd derby flops FOUR times

Mikel Arteta and the Arsenal badge in front of a red and white checked background

30 Oct 2023

Arteta must do one thing before making vital Arsenal decision

Erling Haaland, Norway, 2023

30 Oct 2023

Why Haaland is under fire in Norway ahead of Ballon d'Or

Warren Zaire-Emery celebrates PSG scoring against Brest in Ligue 1

30 Oct 2023

Zaire-Emery in SHOCK transfer link as France call nears

Jamal Musiala, Bayern

30 Oct 2023

Musiala will to ‘push’ for transfer amid Bayern frustration

Pep Guardiola, Man City

30 Oct 2023

Guardiola reveals player Man City are ‘scared’ of losing - and it’s not Haaland!