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

Antony, Erik ten Hag, Manchester United

22 Sep 2023

Ten Hag risks another Sancho crisis as Man Utd boss accused of favouritism

Mason Greenwood, Man Utd

22 Sep 2023

Ten Hag ‘EXPECTED’ to have Greenwood

Martin Odegaard, Arsenal, 2023/24

22 Sep 2023

Odegaard to overtake De Bruyne and Silva as the Premier League's top midfielder

Miles Morales

21 Sep 2023

Barcelona announce Miles Morales signing

Jadon Sancho, Man Utd, 2023/24

21 Sep 2023

Man Utd told Dortmund’s Sancho stance as huge club ‘suddenly close’ to winger

Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring against Dortmund in the Champions League

21 Sep 2023

Mbappe tells Dortmund boss to substitute former Man Utd star

Bukayo Saka, Arsenal

23 Sep 2023

Record breaker Saka is a problem that Arteta will struggle to solve

Lisandro Martinez and Erik ten Hag in talks during Bayern Munich v Man Utd, Champions League 2023

21 Sep 2023

Onana is not Man Utd’s big problem – Lisandro Martinez is

Todd Boehly, Chelsea

21 Sep 2023

Chelsea fire sale in prospect as Blues look to cut wages by €90m

Lionel Messi suffers an injury with Inter Miami

21 Sep 2023

Messi and Jordi Alba suffer Inter Miami injuries in bittersweet MLS victory

Joao Felix, Chelsea, Barcelona, 2023/24

21 Sep 2023

Romano reveals why Chelsea didn’t sign Joao Felix as Barcelona fear he may be TOO GOOD

Leny Yoro, Lille, 2023/24

20 Sep 2023

The next Van Dijk or Saliba? Lille teen Leny Yoro is a star in the making

Joe Hugill, Man Utd, 2023/24

20 Sep 2023

Man Utd WONDERKID compared to Kane to sign new contract

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Erling Haaland, Declan Rice, Moises Caicedo

20 Sep 2023

The DREAM Man Utd XI Solskjaer was denied by the Glazers

Ivan Toney, Brentford, 2022/23

20 Sep 2023

Romano drops Ivan Toney transfer update: Chelsea and Arsenal progressing on Brentford deal

Harry Kane, Bayern Munich, 2023/24

20 Sep 2023

Kane WANTED Man Utd transfer before Bayern move

Julian Alvarez, Man City, 2023/24

19 Sep 2023

Alvarez is becoming a big problem for Pep Guardiola

Sandro Tonali, Newcastle, 2023/24

19 Sep 2023

How did Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali play on AC Milan return?

Kylian Mbappé, PSG

19 Sep 2023

Romano reveals the TRUTH behind Mbappe to Real Madrid and what’s next for PSG ace

Arsenal are linked with the new Jude Bellingham

19 Sep 2023

Arsenal plot big-money move for 'the next Bellingham'