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

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Arsenal transfer blow as midfielder ruled out for THREE months

Erling Haaland, Man City, Jude Bellingham, Borussia Dortmund, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Bellingham agrees Real Madrid deal to avoid Haaland’s Man City problem

Josip Maria Bartomeu, Barcelona

23 May 2023

Barcelona receive MASSIVE fine in fresh scandal

Bukayo Saka, Arsenal, 2022/23, Instagram

23 May 2023

How much is Bukayo Saka’s life-changing new Arsenal contract worth?

Glazer brothers, Man Utd, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Man Utd takeover twist: Glazers set to STAY as preferred bidder becomes clear

Victor Osimhen, Man Utd, Chelsea, 2022/23

23 May 2023

'BIG RISK!' - Man Utd and Chelsea warned over €150 million Osimhen

Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal, Chelsea

23 May 2023

Arsenal and Chelsea chasing shock midfield target, Fabrizio Romano reveals

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, Instagram

23 May 2023

Man Utd in club-record bid to land Cristiano Ronaldo’s heir

Victor Osimhen, Man Utd, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Victor Osimhen to Man Utd: Fabrizio Romano gives encouraging update

Lionel Messi playing for PSG against Angers.

23 May 2023

Lionel Messi accepts world-record Al Hilal contract offer - and TWO Barca stars could join him

Pep Guardiola, Man City, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Pep Guardiola's Champions League curse 'lifted by shamans', claims Toure agent

Lionel Messi, PSG, Netflix

23 May 2023

Henry makes damning Arsenal and Barcelona comparison amid Messi 'soap opera'

Mikel Arteta, Newcastle v Arsenal, Premier League, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Forgotten Arsenal star shows Arteta he’s ESSENTIAL for Champions League return

Rio Ferdinand, Man Utd badge, BT Sport

23 May 2023

Rio Ferdinand makes bold Man Utd top-four prediction after West Ham defeat

Erik ten Hag arriving for Nottingham Forest v Man Utd in the Premier League

23 May 2023

Man Utd's transfer chaos, Barca star’s head turned, Arsenal want Bennacer – FootballTransfers Recap

Erik ten Hag, Manchester United, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Ten Hag ‘frustrated’ as Man Utd face summer of transfer chaos

Jude Bellingham

23 May 2023

Real Madrid have ‘match point’ in Bellingham transfer talks – Fabrizio Romano

Marco Verratti, Lionel Messi, PSG, 2021/22

23 May 2023

Barcelona warned Real Madrid an ‘ideal exit door’ for PSG star

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is bidding to by Manchester United

23 May 2023

Man Utd takeover: Sir Jim Ratcliffe hijacks Liverpool move with first major decision

The Champions League anthem was played at King Charles III's coronation

6 May 2023

Why are they playing the Champions League anthem at the coronation?