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

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Saudi Pro League

3 Jun 2023

Messi and Ronaldo to be joined by all-time great in Saudi Pro League

Diego Simeone says he did not try to sign Cristiano Ronaldo for Atletico Madrid

2 Jun 2023

‘Ronaldo couldn’t play here!’ – Top coach denies CR7 transfer rumour

Rafaella Santos, Neymar

2 Jun 2023

Neymar's sister promises to 'try very hard' to RUIN Man Utd deal with crazy transfer plan

Sam Allardyce, Jurgen Klopp, Pep Guardiola, Mikel Arteta

2 Jun 2023

Allardyce gone! How Big Sam compared to Pep, Klopp and Arteta – with one FIVE times better value

Cristiano Ronaldo has told Lionel Messi to join him in the Saudi Pro League

2 Jun 2023

Ronaldo calls Messi to make Saudi Pro League move

Carlo Ancelotti, Karim Benzema, Real Madrid, 2022/23

2 Jun 2023

Benzema replacement has already ‘said yes’ to Real Madrid

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2022/23

1 Jun 2023

Man Utd in 'detailed talks' with prodigious striker AND a World Cup finalist

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, Stamford Bridge

1 Jun 2023

Chelsea reject £30m bid for player yet to make first-team debut

Lionel Messi, PSG, 2022/23

1 Jun 2023

Messi’s new club ready to make official announcement

Harry Maguire is in line for a bumper Man Utd payoff

1 Jun 2023

Maguire to be PAID £10m to leave Man Utd

Mason Mount, Chelsea, 2022/23

1 Jun 2023

Mount AGREES personal terms with club who ‘expect’ to sign him

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2022/23

31 May 2023

Arsenal make ‘lucrative offer’ for ex-Real Madrid youth dubbed ‘budget Bellingham’

Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi at PSG.

31 May 2023

Ligue 1 Team of the Season: Mbappe and Messi in after leading PSG to glory

Erik ten Hag and Mauricio Pochettino with the Manchester United and Chelsea badges and a white silhouette of Illan Meslier, against a plan dark blue background

31 May 2023

Man Utd and Chelsea target issues price tag warning to force move

David Beckham, Lionel Messi, Barcelona, 2022/23

31 May 2023

David Beckham is Barcelona’s secret weapon in Messi transfer battle

Jose Mourinho, Pep Guardiola

31 May 2023

'Pep buys success' - Why Mourinho is greater than Guardiola

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, 2022/23

31 May 2023

Chelsea face losing £32m Premier League winner for free after SHOCK U-turn

Darwin Nunez, Liverpool, 2022/23

29 May 2023

Liverpool in talks to sell 20-year-old with better goals record than Darwin Nunez

Leaked Man Utd kit, 2022/23

29 May 2023

'HIDEOUS!' - Man Utd fans all agree on leaked home kit

Kylian Mbappe, PSG

29 May 2023

Mbappe BOMBSHELL! PSG star gives definitive future update