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

Gavi, Barcelona, 2023/24

4 Oct 2023

Gavi: I was screwed if Barcelona sold De Jong

Lionel Messi, David Beckham, Inter Miami, 2023

4 Oct 2023

‘Leo has changed everything’ – Beckham hails Messi's Inter Miami revolution

David de Gea, Andre Onana, Man Utd

4 Oct 2023

'De Gea better than Onana' - Premier League legend breaks goalkeepers' union to slam Man Utd keeper

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal

4 Oct 2023

Arteta fails to keep Arsenal promise in Lens loss

Paul Scholes, Man Utd, 2023/24

4 Oct 2023

Scholes ‘WORRIED’ by surprise Man Utd star after Galatasaray Champions League loss

Elye Wahi, Lens, 2023/24

2 Oct 2023

Lens vs Arsenal: Three stars Premier League clubs will be scouting

Onana, Manchester United

2 Oct 2023

Onana dropped? Ten Hag hints at major Man Utd change ahead of Galatasaray

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami, Newell's Old Boys

2 Oct 2023

‘Big chance’ – Lionel Messi tipped for Newell’s Old Boys reunion in 2024

Granit Xhaka claps Arsenal fans after Premier League match with West Ham

2 Oct 2023

Xhaka reveals Arsenal ‘CHAOS’ behind exit decision

Thiago Silva, Chelsea, 2023/24

2 Oct 2023

Chelsea stars singled out for criticism over lack of leadership

Fabrizio Romano's latest Arsenal transfer news

2 Oct 2023

Romano issues transfer warning to Arsenal over ‘special’ star

Kylian Mbappe, PSG

2 Oct 2023

Mbappe rages again at PSG

Mauricio Pochettino, Mykhailo Mudryk, Chelsea, 2023/24

2 Oct 2023

Pochettino admits Chelsea's fatal flaw with Mudryk comments

Marcus Rashford in Premier League action for Man Utd

2 Oct 2023

Romano provides ‘matter of time’ Rashford update after poor Man Utd start

EXCLUSIVE: Jurgen Klopp to weigh up Liverpool 2024 exit

30 Sept 2023

Transfer news today: Liverpool VAR chaos, Ten Hag under pressure, Chelsea priority revealed

Gary Neville discusses Luis Diaz's disallowed Liverpool goal

1 Oct 2023

'They knew straight away' - Neville makes incredible Liverpool VAR revelation

Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel.

30 Sept 2023

Bayern to beat Real Madrid to FREE World Cup winner

Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid

30 Sept 2023

Real Madrid change focus and target €30m transfer to frustrate Barcelona

Jose Mourinho, Roma, 2023/24

30 Sept 2023

Mourinho has made a FORTUNE being sacked and could add to it at Roma

Bukayo Saka, Arsenal, 2023/24

30 Sept 2023

Arteta drops Arsenal transfer hint with Saka injury comment