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

Romeo Beckham with Man Utd legend David Beckham

7 Oct 2022

Romeo Beckham training with Premier League club

Lionel Messi, PSG, 2022/23

6 Oct 2022

Messi given Cristiano Ronaldo warning over Barcelona transfer

Mohammed Kudus, Ajax, 2022/23

6 Oct 2022

Mohammed Kudus: Spurs second in race to sign Ajax sensation

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd, 2022/23

6 Oct 2022

Revealed: Man Utd's latest insult to Cristiano Ronaldo

Jurrien Timber, Ajax, 2022/23

6 Oct 2022

Wesley Fofana injury: Chelsea's transfer options to replace record signing

Bukayo Saka, Arsenal, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Arteta announces Arsenal trio in line for new contracts

Eden Hazard, Real Madrid, 2022/23

5 Oct 2022

Hazard defended after nightclub controversy

Antony, Man Utd, 2022-23

5 Oct 2022

Ten Hag must follow Ronaldo example as Antony ignores him

Lovro Majer, Rennes, 2022/23

5 Oct 2022

Who is Lovro Majer? The 'next Modric' linked to Barcelona, Real Madrid and Arsenal

Erik ten Hag, Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United, 2022/23

5 Oct 2022

Ten Hag doubles down on Ronaldo ‘respect’ claims

Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo and Man Utd have an obvious January transfer problem

Chelsea midfielder Mikel Jon Obi celebrates scoring for Nigeria

5 Oct 2022

‘Rejecting Man Utd the best decision of my life,’ claims ex-Chelsea star

Darwin Nunez, Liverpool, 2022/23

5 Oct 2022

Darwin Nunez: I don’t understand what Klopp wants from me

Christopher Nkunku, RB Leipzig, 2021/22

23 May 2023

Christopher Nkunku: Chelsea transfer target’s value revealed

Florentino Perez, Real Madrid, 2022/23

3 Oct 2022

Super League needed to save 'sick' European football, claims Real Madrid president

Erling Haaland, Man City, 2022-23

3 Oct 2022

Real Madrid and Barcelona should take note of Haaland release clause

Erling Haaland, Man City, 2022-23

3 Oct 2022

Haaland at 22 is better than Messi and Ronaldo COMBINED

William Saliba, Arsenal, 2022/23

3 Oct 2022

Proof William Saliba is a 'Rolls-Royce' of a defender

Ez Abde, Barcelona, 2022/23

1 Oct 2022

Barcelona have started putting ‘fear clauses’ in loan deals

Gabriel Jesus after scoring for Arsenal against Brentford

1 Oct 2022

Arteta’s transfer decisions that have made Arsenal title contenders