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

Enzo Fernandez, Lionel Messi, Emi Martinez, Argentina, World Cup, 2022

3 Mar 2023

‘Shameless!’ – Emi Martinez reveals why Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez ‘surprised’ him

Rafaela Pimenta, Erling Haaland, Real Madrid

3 Mar 2023

Erling Haaland’s agent builds Real Madrid rumours with ‘dream’ claim

Andrey Santos, Chelsea, LA Galaxy, Vasco

2 Mar 2023

Andrey Santos: Fabrizio Romano reveals details of Chelsea starlet’s loan transfer

Joao Mendes, Barcelona, 2022/23

2 Mar 2023

Barcelona announce the signing of Ronaldinho's son

Newcastle, LIV Tour

2 Mar 2023

Golf war! Saudi's Newcastle ownership threatened after LIV court ruling

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Napoli, 2022/23

2 Mar 2023

Kvaratskhelia wants Real Madrid transfer but I would like him at Barcelona, agent admits

Scott McTominay, Man Utd, 2022/23

2 Mar 2023

Ten Hag ended the Man Utd career of €30m star with West Ham decision

Casemiro, Man Utd, 2022/23

2 Mar 2023

‘Not shrewd or smart’ – Neville’s shock criticism of Casemiro transfer

Vitor Roque, Athletico Paranaense, 2023

1 Mar 2023

Vitor Roque: Brazil wonderkid reveals Barcelona legend he models his game on

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2022/23

1 Mar 2023

Arsenal will line up with Arteta's two summer transfer priorities

Andrey Santos

1 Mar 2023

Why Andrey Santos’ Chelsea transfer could spark Premier League revolution

Cristiano Ronaldo, Instagram, 2022

1 Mar 2023

'I'm going to die!' - Cristiano Ronaldo's diet left fellow pro feeling like death

Jude Bellingham, Borussia Dortmund, 2022/23

1 Mar 2023

Dortmund line up Liverpool man as Bellingham replacement

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2021/22

1 Mar 2023

Arteta refuses to rule out summer sale of €40m Arsenal fan favourite

Marcus Rashford, Man Utd, Carabao Cup final, 2022/23

27 Feb 2023

‘Rashford isn’t a No.9’ – Sir Alex tells Man Utd to buy a striker

Erling Haaland, Man City, 2022/23

27 Feb 2023

Erling Haaland close to new £20m-per-year deal

Erik ten Hag, Sir Alex Ferguson, Jose Mourinho, Man Utd, 2022/23

27 Feb 2023

‘Brilliant’ - Neville compares Ten Hag to Ferguson... and Mourinho!

Roy Keane, Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd

27 Feb 2023

'Weghorst contributes to the team' - Keane makes Ronaldo dig

Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, Neymar, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Messi, Mbappe, Neymar: PSG hurtling towards nightmare scenario

Graham Potter, Chelsea, 2022/23

26 Feb 2023

What is Graham Potter’s record at Chelsea?