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

Xavi, Barcelona, Fake News, 2022/23

7 Jun 2023

Liverpool and Tottenham involved in Barcelona ‘FAKE NEWS’ claim

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, 2022/23

7 Jun 2023

‘Ronaldo lightyears behind Messi’ – Cristiano's Saudi Pro League contribution slammed

Todd Boehly, Chelsea, 2022/23

7 Jun 2023

Chelsea star ‘blown away’ by HUGE contract offer

Fabrizio Romano, Man Utd

7 Jun 2023

Romano KNOWS the four Man Utd players who will be next to leave

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2022/23

7 Jun 2023

Ten Hag faces DELAY in Man Utd transfer – and it’s not the Glazers fault!

Lionel Messi, Antonela Ruccuzzo

7 Jun 2023

Barcelona to offer Messi contract as two MYSTERY offers arrive

Neymar, Harry Maguire, Man Utd, 2022/23

7 Jun 2023

Man Utd transfer rumours: Neymar, Maguire, De Gea and the latest Old Trafford gossip

Todd Boehly, Chelsea, 2022/23

5 Jun 2023

Man Utd and Real Madrid the big winners from Boehly’s Chelsea transfer mayhem

Graham Potter, Chelsea, 2022/23

5 Jun 2023

Graham Potter tipped for job at Champions League club after Chelsea flop

Lionel Messi's wife Antonella Roccuzzo has been vital in pushing Leo back to Barcelona

5 Jun 2023

Messi to Barcelona is ON - and wife Antonela played vital role

Lionel Messi, PSG, Barcelona, 2022/23

5 Jun 2023

Messi gets Barcelona GUARANTEE over contract

Fabrizio Romano, Jurgen Klopp

5 Jun 2023

Liverpool get Fabrizio Romano ‘HERE WE GO’ to seal first major summer transfer

Mason Mount

5 Jun 2023

Man Utd make lowball offer for England star

Erik ten Hag, Mauricio Pochettino, Man Utd, Chelsea

5 Jun 2023

Man Utd and Chelsea in transfer rethink as England striker suffers ACL injury

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Saudi Pro League

5 Jun 2023

Messi and Ronaldo to be joined by SEVEN stars in Saudi Pro League – Romano

Manuel Ugarte's transfer to Chelsea has collapsed

5 Jun 2023

Ugarte to be kidding me! Boehly’s Chelsea transfer plan COLLAPSES

Lionel Messi dreaming of a return to Barcelona

Confirmed
4 Jun 2023

Messi STILL dreaming of Barcelona return as Al-Hilal step up talks

Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool

5 Jun 2023

Liverpool to complete ‘very good deal’ next week – Fabrizio Romano

Could Karim Benzema make a shock Premier League move?

4 Jun 2023

Karim Benzema’s FIVE best Premier League options after leaving Real Madrid

Man Utd, leaked away kit, 2023/24

4 Jun 2023

‘Are we playing in prison?’ – Man Utd fans slam ‘HORRENDOUS’ leaked away kit