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

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, PSG

27 Sept 2023

Real Madrid ‘will not wait’ for Mbappe to fill Benzema’s No.9 shirt

Which club with Victor Osimhen sign for?

27 Sept 2023

Arsenal over Chelsea? AI reveals which club suits Osimhen best

Ivan Toney, Eddie Nketiah, Arsenal, 2023/24

27 Sept 2023

Arteta confirms Arsenal's new status with Toney-Nketiah swap

Erik ten Hag and the Manchester United badge, on a background of a panorama of Old Trafford in red

27 Sept 2023

Man Utd target ex-Arsenal attacker in huge January transfer upgrade

Neymar, Lionel Messi, PSG, 2022/23

25 Sept 2023

PSG are already better without Messi and Neymar

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

25 Sept 2023

Onana 'a fur coat with no knickers' for Man Utd

Aaron Ramsdale, Arsenal, 2023/24

25 Sept 2023

‘Arsenal star wants January transfer’

Kylian Mbappé, PSG

25 Sept 2023

Mbappe must do one thing to GUARANTEE Real Madrid transfer

Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid, 2023/24

25 Sept 2023

Three options for Real Madrid to replace star ‘well below level required’

Andrey Santos, Chelsea

25 Sept 2023

Andrey Santos deal cost Chelsea ‘wonderful’ €45m signing - Romano

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, 2023/24

26 Sept 2023

Salah reveals secret Liverpool contract talk details in Harvard study

Nicolas Jackson, Chelsea, 2023/24

25 Sept 2023

Poch is right! Jackson needs just ONE thing to turn Chelsea form around

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, Real Madrid, 2023/24

23 Sept 2023

Mbappe’s mum warns PSG star he’ll ‘REGRET’ Real Madrid decision

David Beckham, Lionel Messi, Inter Miami, 2022/23

23 Sept 2023

Messi tells Beckham to sign Real Madrid star

Kylian Mbappé, Real Madrid

23 Sept 2023

Real Madrid make Man Utd target transfer ‘FAVOURITE’ amid Mbappe doubts

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd

23 Sept 2023

Will Man Utd sack Ten Hag? Romano gives ‘100% guarantee’

Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid, 2022/23

23 Sept 2023

Real Madrid ‘dodged a bullet’ over €70m Chelsea transfer

Bukayo Saka, Arsenal, 2023/24

23 Sept 2023

Ranking Bukayo Saka and Arsenal’s best 10 Hale End graduates

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr

23 Sept 2023

Ronaldo makes statement fans will LOVE after Al-Nassr win

Vinicius Junior, Chelsea, Real Madrid, 2023/24

23 Sept 2023

Pochettino compares Vinicius Jr with Chelsea star he tipped to be the GOAT