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

Harry Maguire, Man Utd, 2022/23

8 Apr 2023

Ten Hag reveals ‘not right’ reason for Maguire’s Man Utd recall

Graham Potter, Chelsea, 2022/23

8 Apr 2023

Kovacic reveals who was to blame for Potter sacking

Marcus Rashford, Man Utd, 2022/23

8 Apr 2023

Romano reveals why ‘Marcus Rashford was very unhappy’

Vincent Kompany, Burnley, 2022/23

7 Apr 2023

Vincent Kompany’s Burnley duo destined for Premier League greatness

Emma Hayes, Chelsea, 2022/23

7 Apr 2023

‘Emma Hayes better qualified for Chelsea than Frank Lampard’

Bernardo Silva, Man Utd

7 Apr 2023

‘Man Utd’s Bernardo Silva!’ - Youngster hailed after dazzling display

Romelu Lukaku, Salernitana, Inter

7 Apr 2023

Lukaku’s worst miss yet!? Chelsea loan star slammed after Inter SHOCKER

Jose Mourinho, Real Madrid

7 Apr 2023

'Mourinho doesn't give a s**t about football,' Real Madrid and Chelsea warned

Erling Haaland, Erik ten Hag, Man City, Man Utd

7 Apr 2023

Man Utd target ‘better than Haaland’ – but Ten Hag given Messi warning

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, Instagram

7 Apr 2023

Mbappe twist as furious PSG president weighs in on controversy amid Real Madrid links

Erik ten Hag

7 Apr 2023

Man Utd told two ‘wow’ signings put Premier League title within reach

Xavi, Barcelona, 2022/23

6 Apr 2023

‘Everything points’ to Barcelona landing €70m star after Clasico catastrophe

Frank Lampard, Everton, 2021/22

23 May 2023

Frank Lampard’s SHOCKING record in first Chelsea spell

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2022/23

6 Apr 2023

'Not Kylian Saint-Germain!' - Mbappe puts PSG future in doubt with social media attack

Antony, Man Utd, 2022/23

6 Apr 2023

'Even retired 37-year-old better than Antony'

Gavi, Barcelona, 2022/23

6 Apr 2023

Man Utd star brutally trolls Barcelona after Clasico destruction

Olivier Giroud, Instagram

6 Apr 2023

Arsenal’s next Giroud? The unlikely €16m solution to Arteta headache

Jose Mourinho, Roma, 2022/23

6 Apr 2023

Jose Mourinho offered €120m contract to leave Roma

Mason Mount, Chelsea, 2022/23

6 Apr 2023

Mount in, Havertz out: How Chelsea will line up with Frank Lampard

Frank Lampard, Chelsea, 2022/23

5 Apr 2023

Lampard to make Chelsea return as Ten Hag faces criticism: FootballTransfer recap