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

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2022/23

19 Jul 2023

Mbappe’s PSG exit plan revealed as Luis Enrique blacklists EIGHT

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2022/23

19 Jul 2023

Man Utd transfer target has €40m SLASHED from asking price

Former Manchester City player Benjamin Mendy has signed for Lorient in Ligue 1

Breaking
19 Jul 2023

Benjamin Mendy to play top-level football after signing SURPRISE two-year deal

Cristiano Ronaldo has been told he is "smoking too much hookah" after his MLS comments

19 Jul 2023

‘Cristiano smoking way too much hookah’ – Ronaldo slammed over MLS comments

Joao Felix says he wants a transfer to Barcelona

19 Jul 2023

Barcelona could sign Joao Felix THIS WEEK as Atletico Madrid FUME

Mauricio Pochettino, Wesley Fofana, Chelsea

19 Jul 2023

Chelsea’s ‘BEST OPTION’ as Fofana replacement a transfer so crazy it just might work

Romelu Lukaku, Inter, 2022/23

19 Jul 2023

Lukaku told he’s ‘NOT A REAL MAN’ as Pochettino makes ‘OBVIOUS’ transfer comment

André Onana

20 Jul 2023

Romano announces SECOND Man Utd here we go as Onana jets in ahead of transfer

Marcus Rashford

17 Jul 2023

Rashford new deal, Ronaldo slams Messi and Caicedo ‘unhappy’ – Football Transfers Recap

Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed Saudi Pro League is better than MLS

18 Jul 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo reignites Messi feud: Saudi Pro League better than MLS!

Sheikh Jassim, Man Utd, Qatar

17 Jul 2023

Man Utd takeover BOMBSHELL: ‘The Qataris are sick of being taken for mugs’

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Chelsea, 2022/23

17 Jul 2023

Auba and out? Chelsea flop picks his next club – but there’s a catch

Man Utd are still linked with Rasmus Hojlund

17 Jul 2023

Man Utd get Hojlund transfer encouragement from Atalanta boss

Xavi, Sergio Busquets, Barcelona, 2022/23

17 Jul 2023

Barcelona sign Busquets replacement as Romano delivers EXCITING contract updates

Andre Onana's transfer to Man Utd is close

17 Jul 2023

Onana to Man Utd: Fabrizio Romano reveals SECRETS behind transfer

David Beckham, Lionel Messi, Inter Miami, 2022/23

15 Jul 2023

WATCH: Messi welcomed to Inter Miami by Beckham in unique style

Kylian Mbappe playing for PSG against Auxerre in Ligue 1, 2022/23

15 Jul 2023

Mbappe to Real Madrid: Spanish Prime Minister weighs in on PSG star’s ‘SOAP OPERA’

Lionel Messi and the Inter Miami badge, set against an abstract light pink background

15 Jul 2023

Messi to Inter Miami nears as MLS franchise makes OFFICIAL transfer announcement

Liverpool's Jordan Henderson

15 Jul 2023

Klopp REVEALS Liverpool's summer transfer plans

Declan Rice, Arsenal, 2023/24

15 Jul 2023

Declan Rice to Arsenal: How £105m transfer breaks down as bonus conditions revealed