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

Graham Potter, Chelsea, 2022/23

31 Mar 2023

Chelsea make 'positive contact' over Potter replacement

Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid, 2022/23

30 Mar 2023

Real Madrid €27m-per-year star 'physically outmatched' by youth team

Marcus Rashford, Man Utd, 2022/23

30 Mar 2023

Man Utd given Rashford to PSG warning

Erik ten Hag, Manchester United

30 Mar 2023

Man Utd's unexpected upgrades for Weghorst

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2022/23

30 Mar 2023

Arsenal told Barcelona transfer target is a 'five-star fit'

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2022/23

30 Mar 2023

Arsenal move for ‘extraordinary’ Barcelona player

Aguero and Messi in action for Argentina

30 Mar 2023

‘Lionel Messi wants Barcelona return’

Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid, 2022/23

30 Mar 2023

Bellingham joined by second England star as Real Madrid target

Bukayo Saka, Arsenal, 2022/23

29 Mar 2023

‘Only Messi is better than Saka right now,’ claims Arsenal legend

Ansu Fati, Barcelona, 2022/23

29 Mar 2023

Father of ‘Lionel Messi’s heir’ launches savage attack on Barcelona

Andy Robertson, Liverpool, 2022/23

29 Mar 2023

Robertson finds Klopp 'outstanding' answer to Liverpool midfield problems

Joan Laporta, Barcelona, Bolton

29 Mar 2023

Bolton Wanderers begin transfer war with Barcelona

Fabrizio Romano, Man Utd, 2022/23

27 Mar 2023

Fabrizio Romano warns Man Utd over ‘special and talented’ striker

Xavi, Barcelona, 2022/23

27 Mar 2023

'Barcelona working on five or six signings’ - and they already have one

Mason Greenwood, Man Utd, 2021/22

27 Mar 2023

Man Utd have rejected multiple Greenwood bids amid ‘brick wall’ claim

Erling Haaland, Rasmus Hojlund, 2022/23

27 Mar 2023

Man Utd, Arsenal and Real Madrid given tempting price for ‘new Haaland’

Bukayo Saka, Arsenal, 2022/23

27 Mar 2023

Bukayo Saka can beat Mbappe and Haaland to become world’s best

Sofyan Amrabat

26 Mar 2023

Man Utd, Chelsea and Barcelona frustrated over World Cup star

Carlo Ancelotti

26 Mar 2023

‘We can make it happen!’ – Brazil want ‘universally respected’ Ancelotti

Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal, Euro 2024 Qualifiers, 2022/23

26 Mar 2023

Who has Cristiano Ronaldo scored against this season?