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

Marcus Rashford, Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24

6 Nov 2023

Rashford and Ten Hag feud? Romano reveals what really happened at Man Utd

Kylian Mbappe at the 2023 Ballon d'Or

4 Nov 2023

Transfer News Today: Madrid’s official Mbappe statement, Messi’s big decision

PSG's Kylian Mbappe has been linked to Real Madrid

5 Nov 2023

Real Madrid’s clever reason for making official Mbappe announcement

Casemiro, Man Utd, 2023/24

4 Nov 2023

Casemiro’s replacement! Arsenal stand between Man Utd and wonderkid they must sign

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid

4 Nov 2023

Real Madrid line up €95m Mbappe alternative

Eddie Howe, Newcastle, 2023/24

4 Nov 2023

Newcastle free to make signings that will enrage Premier League rivals

Lionel Messi, Barcelona

4 Nov 2023

OFFICIAL: Messi and Barcelona – it’s over for good!

Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring against Toulouse in Ligue 1, 2023/24

3 Nov 2023

Man Utd’s ‘unexpected obsession’ with Real Madrid star could open door for Mbappe

Fabrizio Romano's latest Chelsea transfer news

3 Nov 2023

Romano shuts down rumours over €50m star Chelsea see as ‘really important’

Erik ten Hag, Manchester United

3 Nov 2023

Man Utd’s January transfer priority revealed amid ‘concerns’ over Ten Hag signing

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2023/24

3 Nov 2023

Milan target Arsenal star Arteta won't want to lose for January transfer

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, Liverpool

3 Nov 2023

Real Madrid rocked by Liverpool Mbappe revelation

Fabrizio Romano's latest transfer news

3 Nov 2023

Real Madrid complete €60m transfer? Romano reveals the TRUTH

Mikael Arteta, Arsenal, 2023/24

3 Nov 2023

Ornstein reveals Arsenal’s next big signing to replace player dubbed a weak link

Erik ten Hag speaks out in the defence of Antony

2 Nov 2023

Antony comments sum up Ten Hag’s Man Utd crisis

Vini Junior, Fabrizio Romano, 2023/24

2 Nov 2023

Huge Real Madrid announcement as Romano reveals star following Vinicius Junior’s lead

Botafogo, Crystal Palace and Lyon owner John Textor

2 Nov 2023

‘F****** corruption!’ – Crystal Palace co-owner rants ‘referees must resign’

Lionel Messi and the Barcelona badge, on a background of a faded Catalan flag

2 Nov 2023

Messi set for exciting Barcelona reunion at Inter Miami

Mason Greenwood is wanted back at Man Utd

2 Nov 2023

‘More goals than Rashford, Garnacho and Antony’ – Greenwood wanted back at Man Utd

Gary Neville, Man Utd

2 Nov 2023

'We're not being harsh enough!' - Neville ANNIHILATES Man Utd flop