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

Erik ten Hag and the Manchester United badge, on a background of a panorama of Old Trafford in red

27 Sep 2023

Man Utd target ex-Arsenal attacker in huge January transfer upgrade

Neymar, Lionel Messi, PSG, 2022/23

25 Sep 2023

PSG are already better without Messi and Neymar

Andre Onana is a "fur coat with no knickers" for Man Utd, Ben Foster says

25 Sep 2023

Onana 'a fur coat with no knickers' for Man Utd

Aaron Ramsdale, Arsenal, 2023/24

25 Sep 2023

‘Arsenal star wants January transfer’

Kylian Mbappé, PSG

25 Sep 2023

Mbappe must do one thing to GUARANTEE Real Madrid transfer

Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid, 2023/24

25 Sep 2023

Three options for Real Madrid to replace star ‘well below level required’

Andrey Santos, Chelsea

25 Sep 2023

Andrey Santos deal cost Chelsea ‘wonderful’ €45m signing - Romano

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, 2023/24

26 Sep 2023

Salah reveals secret Liverpool contract talk details in Harvard study

Nicolas Jackson, Chelsea, 2023/24

25 Sep 2023

Poch is right! Jackson needs just ONE thing to turn Chelsea form around

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, Real Madrid, 2023/24

23 Sep 2023

Mbappe’s mum warns PSG star he’ll ‘REGRET’ Real Madrid decision

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

23 Sep 2023

Messi tells Beckham to sign Real Madrid star

Kylian Mbappé, Real Madrid

23 Sep 2023

Real Madrid make Man Utd target transfer ‘FAVOURITE’ amid Mbappe doubts

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd

23 Sep 2023

Will Man Utd sack Ten Hag? Romano gives ‘100% guarantee’

Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid, 2022/23

23 Sep 2023

Real Madrid ‘dodged a bullet’ over €70m Chelsea transfer

Bukayo Saka, Arsenal, 2023/24

23 Sep 2023

Ranking Bukayo Saka and Arsenal’s best 10 Hale End graduates

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr

23 Sep 2023

Ronaldo makes statement fans will LOVE after Al-Nassr win

Vinicius Junior, Chelsea, Real Madrid, 2023/24

23 Sep 2023

Pochettino compares Vinicius Jr with Chelsea star he tipped to be the GOAT

Martin Odegaard celebrates scoring for Arsenal against PSV in the Champions League

22 Sep 2023

Martin Odegaard’s new Arsenal contract: Wage, length and release clause

Sean Dyche, Everton, 2022/23

22 Sep 2023

Everton target ‘MIRACULOUS’ bid for former Man Utd star

Antony, Erik ten Hag, Manchester United

22 Sep 2023

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