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

Mikel Arteta. Arsenal, 2021/22

21 Apr 2023

Arsenal's ideal Xhaka replacement revealed

Harry Maguire, Man Utd, 2022/23

21 Apr 2023

How much is Harry Maguire worth?

Donald Trump, Cristiano Ronaldo,

21 Apr 2023

Ronaldo and Trump snubbed by 'crazy dude' Elon Musk

Moises Caicedo, Brighton, Arsenal, 2022/23

21 Apr 2023

Only one thing stands between Arsenal and Caicedo after come-and-get-me plea

Dusan Vlahovic, Juventus, 2022/23

20 Apr 2023

Chelsea’s striker solution? Arsenal target exactly what Blues are missing

Lionel Messi, Donkey, PSG, 2022/23

20 Apr 2023

Barcelona ready to pull lever for Messi as ‘donkey’ threat made

Rasmus Hojlund, Atalanta, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Who is Rasmus Hojlund? The Atalanta wonderkid Man Utd, Arsenal and Real Madrid want

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2022/23

20 Apr 2023

Arsenal eye €110m LaLiga duo ahead of summer transfer overhaul

Mykhailo Mudryk, Chelsea, 2022/23

20 Apr 2023

Chelsea players annoyed Mudryk was allowed into the dressing room

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, Instagram

20 Apr 2023

Ronaldo threatened with Saudi Arabia DEPORTATION over obscene gesture

Folarin Balogun, Reims, 2022/23

20 Apr 2023

Arsenal face Balogun problem as new club enters transfer race

Todd Boehly, Chelsea, 2022/23

20 Apr 2023

Chelsea face dressing room revolt over HUGE wage cuts

Lionel Messi, Barcelona, PSG, 2022/23

20 Apr 2023

Barcelona finalising Lionel Messi contract offer

Chelsea, 2022/23

19 Apr 2023

Chelsea put whole squad up for sale, Haaland contract update: FootballTransfer recap

Romelu Lukaku, Inter, Chelsea, 2022/23

19 Apr 2023

Bring back Lukaku? Chelsea given TWO solutions to fix striker mess

Erik ten Hag, Manchester United, 2022/23

19 Apr 2023

Man Utd closing in on key signature as Ten Hag rebuild gathers pace

Erling Haaland, Man City, 2022/23

19 Apr 2023

Haaland misses Bayern spot kick: What is his penalty record?

Marcus Rashford, Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2022/23

19 Apr 2023

Man Utd’s record with and without Marcus Rashford

Lionel Messi, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, 2022/23

19 Apr 2023

Barcelona joy as PSG choose their Messi replacement

Rafaela Pimenta, Erling Haaland, Real Madrid

19 Apr 2023

Haaland’s £1bn transfer moves closer with Man City revelation