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

Steven Gerrard, Liverpool, 2022/23

27 Apr 2023

Liverpool signing suffering from Gerrard problem, says club legend

Frank Lampard, Chelsea, 2022/23

27 Apr 2023

Lampard highlights Boehly’s wasted €300m as Chelsea extend losing streak

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2022/23

26 Apr 2023

Real Madrid’s ‘diabolical plan’ to sign Kylian Mbappe

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, Champions League, 2022/23

26 Apr 2023

Man Utd goalkeeper ‘on the brink’ of shock move to Champions League side

Darwin Nunez, Liverpool, 2022/23, Instagram

26 Apr 2023

Klopp hints why €80m man Darwin Nunez is not a Liverpool starter

Erik ten Hag, Jude Bellingham, Man Utd, 2022/23

26 Apr 2023

Man Utd 'forget Bellingham' to prioritise Premier League star who will ‘100% move’

Lionel Messi with partner Antonella Roccuzzo

26 Apr 2023

Messi's ‘SCANDALOUS’ PSG demand provokes outrage in France

Wilfried Gnonto, Chelsea

26 Apr 2023

Chelsea can grab a bargain with forgotten Leeds star

Fabrizio Romano, Man Utd, 2022/23

25 Apr 2023

Man Utd takeover: Romano gives Sheikh Jassim update fans will love

Mikel Arteta, Frank Lampard, 2022/23

25 Apr 2023

Chelsea star ‘agrees’ stunning two-year Arsenal transfer

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard in discussion with Joao Felix

25 Apr 2023

Joao Felix to stay at Chelsea? Transfer hinges on one ‘crucial’ factor

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2022/23

24 Apr 2023

Arsenal eye winger, Man Utd’s ‘perfect 9’ and Bellingham to Liverpool: FootballTransfers recap

Cristiano Ronaldo in action for Al Nassr

24 Apr 2023

Not just Ten Hag! Raging Ronaldo fumes at Al-Nassr coach in embarrassing defeat

Neymar, Man Utd

24 Apr 2023

Man Utd have made Neymar enquiry as ‘big stars’ lined up with Qatar takeover

Ben Foster, Erik Ten Hag, 2022/23

24 Apr 2023

‘Go and do it!’ – Man Utd told to sign ‘born winner’ who ‘guarantees’ goals

David de Gea, Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2022/23

24 Apr 2023

Ten Hag told to copy ‘ruthless’ Guardiola over ‘massive headache’ De Gea

Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona, Pierre-Emerick Aubamyang, 2022/23

24 Apr 2023

Aubameyang, Vitor Roque and Firmino – Romano gives the truth behind Barcelona’s striker hunt

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2022/23

24 Apr 2023

Man Utd warned over selling ‘best in the world’ player this summer

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2022/23

24 Apr 2023

Arsenal’s first summer departure CONFIRMED

Todd Boehly, Chelsea, 2022/23

24 Apr 2023

Todd saves the day? Boehly talks could keep Chelsea’s most valuable player from leaving