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

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2022/23

31 May 2023

Arsenal make ‘lucrative offer’ for ex-Real Madrid youth dubbed ‘budget Bellingham’

Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi at PSG.

31 May 2023

Ligue 1 Team of the Season: Mbappe and Messi in after leading PSG to glory

Erik ten Hag and Mauricio Pochettino with the Manchester United and Chelsea badges and a white silhouette of Illan Meslier, against a plan dark blue background

31 May 2023

Man Utd and Chelsea target issues price tag warning to force move

David Beckham, Lionel Messi, Barcelona, 2022/23

31 May 2023

David Beckham is Barcelona’s secret weapon in Messi transfer battle

Jose Mourinho, Pep Guardiola

31 May 2023

'Pep buys success' - Why Mourinho is greater than Guardiola

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, 2022/23

31 May 2023

Chelsea face losing £32m Premier League winner for free after SHOCK U-turn

Darwin Nunez, Liverpool, 2022/23

29 May 2023

Liverpool in talks to sell 20-year-old with better goals record than Darwin Nunez

Leaked Man Utd kit, 2022/23

29 May 2023

'HIDEOUS!' - Man Utd fans all agree on leaked home kit

Kylian Mbappe, PSG

29 May 2023

Mbappe BOMBSHELL! PSG star gives definitive future update

Neymar was pictured with Spider-Man actor Tom Holland in Monaco

29 May 2023

Neymar snubs PSG to hang out with Tom Holland and play late-night poker at Monaco GP

Smiling Mauricio Pochettino in front of Chelsea badge

29 May 2023

Poch's first signing! New Chelsea boss APPROVES €60m hijack on former club

Victor Osimhen, Man Utd, Chelsea, 2022/23

29 May 2023

Man Utd and Chelsea get POSITIVE Osimhen message from Napoli

Xhaka, Firmino, Kane

28 May 2023

Xhaka, Firmino, Kane and the Premier League stars who played their final games

Todd Boehly, Chelsea, 2022/23

27 May 2023

Chelsea discipline hits low, Arsenal advance on Rice, Ronaldo’s nightmare: FootballTransfers recap

Cristiano Ronaldo in action for Al Nassr

27 May 2023

Ronaldo SUBSTITUTED in must-win game as Man Utd legend branded ‘elite bottler’

Kylian Mbappé, Ajax

27 May 2023

Are you watching Man Utd? Ajax sign player ‘faster than Kylian Mbappe’

Xavi, Barcelona, 2022/23

27 May 2023

Barcelona have ‘total agreement’ to sign midfielder linked to Arsenal and Liverpool

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2022/23, Instagram

27 May 2023

Real Madrid ‘CRAZY’ for Man Utd target but could push Mbappe to Old Trafford

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, 2022/23

27 May 2023

Time running out for Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea

27 May 2023

‘Pochettino will be excited by Chelsea squad – he just needs SIX new signings’