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

Erik ten Hag, Odion Ighalo, Man Utd

1 Dec 2023

Man Utd’s tempting transfer shortcut for Golden Shoe candidate would repeat Ighalo error

Gabriel Jesus celebrates an Arsenal goal against Lens in the Champions League (2023/24)

30 Nov 2023

Arteta finally gets Arsenal’s best team out – and it’s ready to win the Premier League

Lionel Messi, Argentina, 2023

30 Nov 2023

Messi BEGGED Guardiola for Man City move

Andre Onana, Man Utd, 2023/24

30 Nov 2023

Four options for Man Utd to replace calamity keeper Onana

Alejandro Garnacho, Man Utd, 2023/24

30 Nov 2023

Antony is not the Man Utd star who should be worried by Garnacho

Andre Onana is a "fur coat with no knickers" for Man Utd, Ben Foster says

29 Nov 2023

Man Utd quoted €35m for Onana upgrade

Kylian Mbappé, PSG

29 Nov 2023

Will PSG sell Kylian Mbappe in the January transfer window?

Douglas Luiz, Aston Villa, 2023/24

29 Nov 2023

Douglas Luiz's transfer D-Day: Arsenal, Liverpool or Man City? Villa star's best option revealed

Which club with Victor Osimhen sign for?

29 Nov 2023

Chelsea’s Osimhen transfer prospects revealed by Broja stance

Erik ten Hag, Sir Jim Ratcliff, Man Utd, 2023/24

29 Nov 2023

Man Utd's ideal January: FOUR new signings as two summer arrivals face the dump

Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo in action for France

29 Nov 2023

Man Utd face Tottenham competition for €50m ex-Barcelona star who is their transfer priority

Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli in Premier League action for Arsenal

29 Nov 2023

Saka namechecked as one of four ‘AVERAGE’ Arsenal stars who will cost Gunners the Premier League

Harry Maguire playing for Man Utd against Luton in the Premier League

27 Nov 2023

Better than Saliba and Thiago Silva! Maguire makes top-five Premier League centre-backs

Jude Bellingham, Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid, 2023/24

27 Nov 2023

Jude Bellingham tipped for Ballon d’Or by Real Madrid legend

Georgiy Sudakov, Mykhailo Mudryk, 2023/24

27 Nov 2023

Mudryk 2.0? Arsenal, Chelsea and Man Utd chase Shakhtar ace

Samuel Lino, Atletico Madrid, 2023/24

27 Nov 2023

Newcastle want LaLiga’s BEST full-back

Donny van de Beek

27 Nov 2023

Van de Beek delivers Man Utd transfer ultimatum

David de Gea, Man Utd, 2022/23

27 Nov 2023

De Gea’s career to be saved by Liverpool legend

Mason Greenwood, Man Utd

27 Nov 2023

Mason Greenwood: Man Utd’s plan for loan star revealed

Dusan Vlahovic, Arsenal

27 Nov 2023

Arsenal get positive Vlahovic message but rule out move for Newcastle target