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

Thiago Silva and Eddie Nketiah challenge during Chelsea vs Arsenal, 2023/24

23 Oct 2023

Chelsea’s THREE problems to fix – Neville

Lionel Messi celebrates scoring for Inter Miami against FC Dallas, 2023

23 Oct 2023

Messi disappoints Barcelona, Romano reveals

Harry Maguire, Man Utd, 2023/24

21 Oct 2023

Transfer News Today: Maguire shines for Man Utd plus Rice, Paqueta and Tonali latest

Harry Maguire claps Man Utd's fans before facing Sheffield United

21 Oct 2023

Maguire must start! Man Utd defender has UNBELIEVABLE record over last year

Scott McTominay of Man Utd celebrates scoring against Sheffield United

21 Oct 2023

‘McTominay an example for all of us’ – Ten Hag praised Man Utd goal hero

Declan Rice, Arsenal, 2023/24

21 Oct 2023

Declan Rice proving Arteta right and the haters wrong

Sergio Ramos of Sevilla celebrates against Real Madrid

21 Oct 2023

Sergio Ramos’ marks Real Madrid reunion with fiery Rudiger clash

Kylian Mbappé, PSG

21 Oct 2023

Will PSG sell Kylian Mbappe in the January transfer window?

Darwin Nunez in action for Liverpool against Union SG

21 Oct 2023

Liverpool legend picks Everton star over €80m Anfield ace

Jorginho, Chelsea, Arsenal, 2022/23

21 Oct 2023

Thiago Silva sums up why Jorginho is Chelsea’s biggest transfer mistake of the Boehly era

Toto Wolff has spoken about Sir Jim Ratcliffe taking over at Man Utd

21 Oct 2023

Mercedes boss Wolff gives X-RATED assessment of Sir Jim Ratcliffe

Reece James, Chelsea, 2023/24

21 Oct 2023

Real Madrid’s EMBARRASSING valuation of Chelsea star James

Victor Osimhen, Napoli, 2023/24

20 Oct 2023

Transfer News Today: Osimhen earthquake, Man Utd close to top target, Messi wage revelation

Karim Benzema has made his support of Palestine clear

20 Oct 2023

Benzema hits back after ‘TERRORIST’ accusations

PSG's Carlos Soler claps fans after a Ligue 1 match in Reims

20 Oct 2023

Aston Villa face Brighton competition for PSG star

Chelsea are targeting Napoli striker Victor Osimhen

20 Oct 2023

Chelsea watch 'closely' as Napoli make SENSATIONAL Osimhen revelation

Pep Guardiola, Jim Ratcliffe, Man Utd

20 Oct 2023

Ratcliffe can make early Man Utd splash by robbing Man City of Haaland replacement

Rayan Cherki celebrates scoring for France U21 against Cyprus

20 Oct 2023

Cherki NOT special, insists Lyon boss after wonderkid has a hand in EIGHT goals in one game

Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, Neymar, 2022/23

20 Oct 2023

Al-Hilal target Mbappe or Messi to replace injured Neymar

Sheikh Jassim, Man Utd

15 Oct 2023

Man Utd takeover: Qatar and Sheikh Jassim complete ultimate sportswash