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

Mason Mount

5 Jun 2023

Man Utd make lowball offer for England star

Erik ten Hag, Mauricio Pochettino, Man Utd, Chelsea

5 Jun 2023

Man Utd and Chelsea in transfer rethink as England striker suffers ACL injury

Manuel Ugarte's transfer to Chelsea has collapsed

5 Jun 2023

Ugarte to be kidding me! Boehly’s Chelsea transfer plan COLLAPSES

Lionel Messi dreaming of a return to Barcelona

Confirmed
4 Jun 2023

Messi STILL dreaming of Barcelona return as Al-Hilal step up talks

Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool

5 Jun 2023

Liverpool to complete ‘very good deal’ next week – Fabrizio Romano

Could Karim Benzema make a shock Premier League move?

4 Jun 2023

Karim Benzema’s FIVE best Premier League options after leaving Real Madrid

Fabrizio Romano, Man Utd, Real Madrid

5 Jun 2023

Romano reveals TRUTH over Man Utd and Real Madrid transfer target

Lionel Messi wears a T-shirt in support of Sergio Rico before PSG v Clermont

3 Jun 2023

Messi nears transfer, Ugarte heading to Chelsea, Man Utd takeover woe: FootballTransfers’ recap

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, 2022/23

4 Jun 2023

Pochettino’s first Chelsea signing confirmed

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Saudi Pro League

3 Jun 2023

Messi and Ronaldo to be joined by all-time great in Saudi Pro League

Diego Simeone says he did not try to sign Cristiano Ronaldo for Atletico Madrid

2 Jun 2023

‘Ronaldo couldn’t play here!’ – Top coach denies CR7 transfer rumour

Rafaella Santos, Neymar

2 Jun 2023

Neymar's sister promises to 'try very hard' to RUIN Man Utd deal with crazy transfer plan

Sam Allardyce, Jurgen Klopp, Pep Guardiola, Mikel Arteta

2 Jun 2023

Allardyce gone! How Big Sam compared to Pep, Klopp and Arteta – with one FIVE times better value

Cristiano Ronaldo has told Lionel Messi to join him in the Saudi Pro League

2 Jun 2023

Ronaldo calls Messi to make Saudi Pro League move

Carlo Ancelotti, Karim Benzema, Real Madrid, 2022/23

2 Jun 2023

Benzema replacement has already ‘said yes’ to Real Madrid

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2022/23

1 Jun 2023

Man Utd in 'detailed talks' with prodigious striker AND a World Cup finalist

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, Stamford Bridge

1 Jun 2023

Chelsea reject £30m bid for player yet to make first-team debut

Lionel Messi, PSG, 2022/23

1 Jun 2023

Messi’s new club ready to make official announcement

Harry Maguire is in line for a bumper Man Utd payoff

1 Jun 2023

Maguire to be PAID £10m to leave Man Utd

Mason Mount, Chelsea, 2022/23

1 Jun 2023

Mount AGREES personal terms with club who ‘expect’ to sign him