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

Fabrizio Romano in front of Arsenal's Emirates Stadium

27 May 2023

Romano CONFIRMS Arsenal interest in shock €25m Caicedo alternative

Samuel Umtiti claims that Barcelona has been like prison

26 May 2023

World Cup winner compares Barcelona to ‘PRISON’ to force Serie A move

Levi Colwill, Billy Gilmour, Conor Gallagher, 2022/23

26 May 2023

Chelsea star drops exit hint as he CELEBRATES Man Utd’s destruction of Blues

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2022/23

25 May 2023

PSG’s ‘dream’ could end Man Utd and Real Madrid’s Mbappe hopes

Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag is targeting three England players

25 May 2023

How Man Utd could line up after DREAM move for England trio

Graham Potter's move to Nice being held up by Man Utd's stalled takeover

25 May 2023

Man Utd takeover delay blocking shock Potter move

Lionel Messi can break the Ligue 1 assist record

25 May 2023

Messi aims to break prestigious Ligue 1 record ahead of possible Barcelona return

Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool are set to go shopping in the Bundesliga

25 May 2023

Liverpool set sights on FOUR Bundesliga stars, including a Ten Hag favourite

Sporting CP's Manuel Ugarte has signed for PSG

25 May 2023

Chelsea and Liverpool target Ugarte completes SHOCK €60m transfer

Victor Osimhen, Man Utd, 2022/23

25 May 2023

Man Utd told ‘INDECENT’ Osimhen transfer demands in Napoli double swoop

Kieran Tierney playing against FC Zurich for Arsenal in the Europa League

24 May 2023

Tierney among EIGHT Arsenal stars worth €144m to be axed by Arteta

Lionel Messi, Barcelona, Al-Hilal

24 May 2023

Barcelona or Al-Hilal? Clear frontrunner emerges as Messi ‘seduced’ by offer

Neymar, Bruna Biancardi, Instagram

24 May 2023

Neymar to Man Utd: Premier League legend ‘convinced’ PSG star wants transfer

Kylian Mbappé, PSG

24 May 2023

Mbappe to Man Utd or Liverpool is ON after contract revelation

Lionel Messi, PSG, Barcelona, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Messi to Barcelona: Xavi questions Leo’s transfer ‘desire’

Vinicius Jr, Real Madrid, Man Utd, 2022/23

23 May 2023

New Vinicius Jr racism storm strengthens major transfer claim

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2022/23, Instagram

23 May 2023

Mbappe ‘BETRAYED’ as Real Madrid transfer talk grows

Nice captain Dante has hit out at prospective Man Utd owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe

23 May 2023

Man Utd given stark Ratcliffe warning as Nice captain LASHES OUT at transfer mistakes

Vini Jr has been the victim of another racism scandal

23 May 2023

‘Come to Chelsea!’ – Blues fans want Vini Jr after latest racism scandal

Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea

23 May 2023

Chelsea ‘happy’ with UNUSED €20m star, claims Romano