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, Sir Jim Ratcliff, Man Utd, 2023/24

13 Nov 2023

Man Utd fans won’t stand for Ratcliffe choice to replace Ten Hag

Leeds' Archie Gray has been linked with a £40m move to Liverpool

13 Nov 2023

Romano confirms Liverpool interest in €45m wonderkid

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2023/24

13 Nov 2023

Real Madrid face renewed Mbappe threat as giants threaten to ‘pick PSG star up by bike’

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Arsenal, 2023/24

13 Nov 2023

Romano's latest on Arsenal target ‘like Alexander-Arnold’

Bruno Fernandes, Man Utd

13 Nov 2023

Man Utd face €100m Bruno Fernandes threat

Antony, Man Utd, 2023/24

11 Nov 2023

Transfer news today: Ratcliffe eyes Antony sale, Mbappe speaks out, Chelsea to dump Sanchez

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

11 Nov 2023

Man City’s ‘CRAZY’ offer for Zaire-Emery revealed

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, Real Madrid, 2023/24

11 Nov 2023

Mbappe breaks silence over Real Madrid rumours and PSG troubles

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Barcelona, 2022/23

11 Nov 2023

Aubameyang makes ‘INCREDIBLE’ Barcelona revelation

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2023/24

11 Nov 2023

Luis Enrique ‘NOT HAPPY’ with Mbappe despite PSG hat-trick

Ethan Mbappe, PSG, FUT, 2023/24

11 Nov 2023

Kylian Mbappe snitches on brother Ethan over FUT obsession

Leeds' Archie Gray has been linked with a £40m move to Liverpool

11 Nov 2023

The next Alexander-Arnold? Why 17-year-old Liverpool target is valued at £40m

Antony, Manchester United

11 Nov 2023

Antony leads €90m Man Utd trio Ratcliffe will axe

Virgil van Dijk, Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea

10 Nov 2023

Chelsea target adds Van Dijk quality to his game

Erik ten Hag, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Manchester United

10 Nov 2023

Man Utd takeover breakthrough! Ratcliffe deal to be completed on Monday

Thomas Partey, Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2023/24

10 Nov 2023

Arsenal’s outstanding transfer candidate after major Partey injury blow is obvious

Ivan Toney, Brentford, 2022/23

10 Nov 2023

Toney’s future becoming clear as Chelsea unlock Osimhen deal

10 Nov 2023

Arsenal to ‘KICK OUT’ transfer flop to Real Madrid or Barcelona for bargain fee

Vitor Roque of Athletico Paranaense will sign for Barcelona

9 Nov 2023

Barcelona’s January transfer plans revealed as ambitious Xavi targets TWO arrivals

Emma Hayes will leave Chelsea for the USWNT

9 Nov 2023

Angry Chelsea board demand answers after shock Emma Hayes exit