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

Lionel Messi speaks after Argentina's World Cup qualifying defeat to Uruguay

17 Nov 2023

Messi demands ‘respect’ amid ‘c*** sucker’ allegations as Darwin Nunez helps down Argentina

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is bidding to by Manchester United

17 Nov 2023

Ratcliffe to bring all-time great defender to Man Utd in shock move

Wout Weghorst, Nikola Krstovic, 2023/24

16 Nov 2023

Weghorst all over again! Krstovic is the WORST striker in Serie A

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami, Barcelona, 2023

16 Nov 2023

Messi denied dream reunion! Ex-Barca star snubs Leo to sign new deal in LaLiga

Rafaela Pimenta, Erling Braut Haaland

16 Nov 2023

Haaland and Man City over? Agent drops exit hint as Real Madrid rumours build

Xavi, Barcelona

16 Nov 2023

Barcelona boost as Newcastle target unwanted €40m star

Neymar, Al-Hilal

16 Nov 2023

Neymar replacement found at Man Utd

PSG's Kylian Mbappe has been linked to Real Madrid

16 Nov 2023

Real Madrid get ‘FREE PATH’ to sign Mbappe as stunning PSG revelation made

Real Madrid line up for a pre-season friendly against AC Milan, 2023/24

16 Nov 2023

Real Madrid star explains Arsenal snub and makes stunning admission

Chelsea are targeting Napoli striker Victor Osimhen

16 Nov 2023

Chelsea urged NOT to sign Osimhen by club legend

Mikael Arteta, Arsenal, 2023/24

15 Nov 2023

Arsenal send surprise transfer message to Milan

Joao Cancelo, Joao Felix, Barcelona, 2023/24

15 Nov 2023

Barcelona get TEMPTING offer for Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo

Chelsea and Arsenal want to sign Gabriel Moscardo

15 Nov 2023

Chelsea and Arsenal to break decade-old transfer record to sign teen star compared to Declan Rice

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

15 Nov 2023

Ratcliffe and Ten Hag on COLLISION COURSE over Man Utd star

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Man Utd

15 Nov 2023

Man Utd takeover latest: Ratcliffe announcement update as Arnold to leave

Nico Williams, Athletic Club, Spain, 2023/24

15 Nov 2023

Barcelona, Arsenal or Liverpool? Ranking Nico Williams’ transfer options

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, 2023/24

15 Nov 2023

Chelsea face possible points deduction over 'secret payments'

Michael Owen

15 Nov 2023

‘SCUMBAGS!’ – Michael Owen hits back after Match Officials Mic’d Up slammed by critics

Erik ten Hag, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Manchester United

15 Nov 2023

Man Utd open to shock January exit as Ratcliffe makes his mark

Erik ten Hag, Jadon Sancho, Man Utd

13 Nov 2023

Sancho leading Saudi Pro League target as Salah transfer stance made clear