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

Jadon Sancho, Man Utd

13 Sept 2023

Man Utd’s asking price for ‘sluggish’ Sancho revealed

Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo on international duty with Ecuador

13 Sept 2023

Caicedo shows HIDDEN TALENT as Chelsea wonderkid makes international history

Sofyan Amrabat, Fiorentina, Man Utd

13 Sept 2023

Amrabat’s ‘SPECIAL’ contract clause

Joan Laporta, Barcelona, crisis

13 Sept 2023

Barcelona and Laporta face €20m financial ‘CALAMITY’

Jurgen Klopp and the Liverpool badge on a red and black abstract background

13 Sept 2023

Klopp's Germany silence broken amid Dortmund pressure

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, 2023/24

13 Sept 2023

Chelsea target dubbed ‘New Neymar’ stars on competitive international debut

Kylian Mbappé, PSG

11 Sept 2023

Real Madrid to put ‘ANTI-SAUDI’ clause into Mbappe contract

Jadon Sancho, Man Utd, 2023/24

11 Sept 2023

Man Utd get Sancho message that changes everything

Antony, Man Utd, 2023/24

11 Sept 2023

Man Utd line up €21m winger as ‘IMMEDIATE’ Antony replacement

Facundo Pellistri, Man Utd, 2023/24

11 Sept 2023

Antony allegations provide make-or-break moment for Man Utd starboy

Solskjaer

11 Sept 2023

Solskjaer REJECTS shock return to management after Man Utd sacking

Fabrizio Romano's latest transfer news

11 Sept 2023

PSG to complete €45m transfer for former Barcelona target, Romano reveals

Julian Alvarez, Erling Haaland, Man City, 2023/24

11 Sept 2023

Real Madrid line up Man City star as ‘IDEAL’ Mbappe alternative

Elye Wahi has revealed why he rejected Chelsea

9 Sept 2023

Kopa Prize nominee reveals why he rejected Chelsea

Erling Haaland, Jude Bellingham, Man City, Borussia Dortmund

10 Sept 2023

Haaland sends Bellingham heartfelt Real Madrid message

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Erik ten Hag, Man Utd boss

9 Sept 2023

Arsenal and Man Utd on alert as long-term target in ‘UNPLEASANT’ situation

Pep Guardiola, Erling Haaland, Lionel Messi

9 Sept 2023

Haaland makes Lionel Messi admission and sends rivals TERRIFYING message

Mikel Arteta and the Arsenal badge in front of a red and white checked background

9 Sept 2023

Arsenal's stunning €11m revelation from transfer called a 'hell of a deal'

Lamine Yamal, Barcelona, 2023/24

9 Sept 2023

Romano drops EXCITING Lamine Yamal update as Barca take teen sensation to the ‘LIMIT’

Sofyan Amrabat, Manchester United

9 Sept 2023

Man Utd star shows Amrabat signing was a glaring mistake