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

Ivan Toney, Brentford, 2022/23

19 Sep 2023

Man Utd, Chelsea and Newcastle get Caicedo warning over Toney transfer

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, 2023/24

18 Sep 2023

Chelsea BARGAIN signing shines on debut

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, 2023/24

18 Sep 2023

Messi out to torch Mbappe dream

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24

18 Sep 2023

Neville warns of 'DAMAGE' Man Utd pair are doing to Ten Hag behind the scenes

Jose Mourinho, Roma, 2023/24

18 Sep 2023

‘Inter have no reason to be angry with Lukaku’ - Mourinho RANTS after 7-0 win

Chelsea have a long injury list

18 Sep 2023

Chelsea injury list: The incredible XI worth €400m Pochettino is missing

Mason Greenwood on loan at Getafe from Man Utd

18 Sep 2023

‘Die Mason Greenwood!’ – Osasuna face punishment after Getafe chants

The Glazers, Joal Glazer, Avram Glazer, Man Utd

18 Sep 2023

Manchester United takeover: Update as the Glazers eye £6bn sale

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, Piers Morgan

18 Sep 2023

Arteta has HUMILIATED €40m Arsenal star, says Piers Morgan

Erling Haaland, Man City, 2023/24

16 Sep 2023

Chelsea told to sign €32m star who has equalled Haaland record

Nico Williams, Athletic Club, 2022/23

17 Sep 2023

Man Utd get update on ‘IMMEDIATE’ Antony replacement

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd

16 Sep 2023

Man Utd fans want RETURN of controversial star after Brighton loss

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, PSG

16 Sep 2023

Mbappe to Real Madrid? Thierry Henry addresses transfer rumours

Rasmus Hojlund, Erik ten Hag, Man Utd

16 Sep 2023

Man Utd to UNLEASH star whose value has INCREASED €50m in a year

Fabrizio Romano's latest Man Utd transfer news

16 Sep 2023

Romano reveals Man Utd's Antony and Sancho transfer decision

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool, 2023/24

16 Sep 2023

Liverpool need Alexander-Arnold cover: Here are the three best options

Xavi, Barcelona, 2022/23

16 Sep 2023

Xavi announces Barcelona January transfer

Controversy follows Mario Balotelli

15 Sep 2023

Balotelli returns to former club after release

Jurgen Klopp, Mohamed Salah, Liverpool

15 Sep 2023

Klopp P***ED at Salah to Saudi Arabia transfer talk

Ethan Mbappe, Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2023/24

15 Sep 2023

Who is Ethan Mbappe? The PSG youngster hoping to follow in his brother’s footsteps