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

Lionel Messi, Instagram

15 Apr 2023

How Barcelona want to line up for 2023/24 – including Lionel Messi

Roy Keane, Frank Lampard

15 Apr 2023

Keane targets Lampard in astonishing 'lucky' rant

Folarin Balogun, Reims, 2022/23

15 Apr 2023

Arsenal sent ‘can’t go back’ warning over Balogun

Lisandro Martinez, Muri Lopez, Man Utd, Carabao Cup, 2022/23

14 Apr 2023

Man Utd hope after Lisandro injury and Ronaldo wants Zidane reunion: FootballTransfers’ recap

Tyson Fury

14 Apr 2023

Arsenal and Spurs linked with defender compared to a ‘heavyweight boxer’

Benoit Badiashile, Axel Disasi, Chelsea

14 Apr 2023

Chelsea target Badiashile’s €50m-rated Monaco partner

Cristiano Ronaldo, Saoedi-Arabië, Al-Nassr, WK 2030, WK-bid Saoedi-Arabië

14 Apr 2023

Ronaldo negotiating for Real Madrid legend to join Al-Nassr

Marcus Rashford, Man Utd, 2022/23

14 Apr 2023

Rashford and Martinez out! Man Utd injury crisis a golden chance for FOUR stars

Gabriel Jesus, Arsenal, 2022/23

13 Apr 2023

Confirmed: Arsenal can sign perfect Gabriel Jesus competition for FREE

Fabrizio Romano

13 Apr 2023

Man Utd, Chelsea and Liverpool battle to land World Cup winner - Romano

Moises Caicedo, Alexis Mac Allister, Mason Mount, Liverpool

13 Apr 2023

Mount, Caicedo or Mac Allister? Liverpool's BEST Bellingham alternative revealed

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2022/23

13 Apr 2023

Mbappe makes Real Madrid future clear with Champions League comment

Glazers, Man Utd, 2022-23

13 Apr 2023

Man Utd takeover: Leading bidder pulls out amid Glazer ‘disrespect’ claims

Kepa Arrizabalaga, Chelsea, 2022/23

12 Apr 2023

Kepa ‘big money’ comment highlights Chelsea transfer blunder

James Corden, Mykhailo Mudryk, Chelsea, 2022/23

12 Apr 2023

Carpool Chelsea: Did Corden recommend MASSIVE flop Mudryk?

Jose Mourinho, Real Madrid

12 Apr 2023

‘A poor coach who plays horrible football’ - Cassano SLAMS Mourinho again

Cristiano Ronaldo, Instagram, 2023

12 Apr 2023

Ronaldo reunion? Mourinho offered €100m Al-Nassr deal

Gavi, Barcelona, Chelsea, 2022/23

12 Apr 2023

Confirmed! Chelsea met with Gavi agent - but not why you think

Jude Bellingham, Dortmund, 2022/23

12 Apr 2023

Jude Bellingham transfer Power Ranking: Who will sign the Dortmund star?

Cristiano Ronaldo, 2022/23

12 Apr 2023

Ronaldo’s head coach sacked! Al-Nassr boss goes over 'bad relationship'