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

How could Man City line up with Harry Kane?

23 May 2023

Kane breaks his silence over Tottenham standoff

Manchester United star Paul Pogba

6 Aug 2021

Solskjaer gives Pogba update and details transfer plans

Lionel Messi, Barcelona, 2020/21

23 May 2023

Where will Lionel Messi play next?

Jack Grealish, Manchester City, 2021/22

5 Aug 2021

What is the Premier League record transfer fee?

Is Jack Grealish worth £100 million to Manchester City or Manchester United?

23 May 2023

Why Man Utd played a blinder in signing Sancho over Man City's Grealish

Dani Alves offers Messi advice over PSG move

5 Aug 2021

Why La Liga are not budging to help Barcelona save Messi deal

Xherdan Shaqiri celebrates scoring against Everton for Liverpool

5 Aug 2021

Liverpool name Shaqiri price – but is he worth it?

Alisson reveals transfer plans after Liverpool

5 Aug 2021

Alisson deal typifies Liverpool’s highly efficient summer so far

Haaland, Mbappe

5 Aug 2021

Europe beware! Real Madrid are a serious threat for Mbappe and Haaland again

Lionel Messi is closing in on a new contract with Barcelona

5 Aug 2021

Breakthrough! Why Messi can at last sign Barca deal

Marotta suggests that Eriksen could leave Inter in January

4 Aug 2021

‘Eriksen in excellent physical and mental shape’ - Inter

Lionel Messi and Neymar, Copa America final 2021

4 Aug 2021

Messi pictured with four PSG stars as Barca doubts continue

Anthony Martial has been put up for sale by Man Utd

4 Aug 2021

Man Utd put TEN up for sale – but how many will go?

Romelu Lukaku thinks he was right to leave Man Utd for Inter

23 May 2023

Chelsea offer €100m, Inter want €120m – but what is Lukaku worth?

Martin Odegaard: What next for the Real Madrid playmaker?

4 Aug 2021

Revealed: Odegaard, Isco among SIX more players that Ancelotti wants to sell

Juventus will sign Kaio Jorge from Santos

2 Aug 2021

Juventus agree transfer fee to sign the ‘new Ronaldo’ Kaio Jorge

Who is Kaio Jorge? The ‘new Cristiano Ronaldo’ chased by Arsenal and Chelsea

23 May 2023

Who is Kaio Jorge? The ‘new Cristiano Ronaldo’ who will sign for Juventus

Southampton signing Tino Livramento playing for Chelsea

2 Aug 2021

Why Livramento turned his back on Chelsea to make Southampton move

Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo

2 Aug 2021

Where will Ronaldo play next season: Juventus, Real Madrid or PSG?

Ilaix Moriba

2 Aug 2021

Chelsea’s prospects of signing Barcelona wonderkid are higher than ever