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

Ansu Fati, Barcelona, 2022/23

29 Mar 2023

Father of ‘Lionel Messi’s heir’ launches savage attack on Barcelona

Andy Robertson, Liverpool, 2022/23

29 Mar 2023

Robertson finds Klopp 'outstanding' answer to Liverpool midfield problems

Joan Laporta, Barcelona, Bolton

29 Mar 2023

Bolton Wanderers begin transfer war with Barcelona

Fabrizio Romano, Man Utd, 2022/23

27 Mar 2023

Fabrizio Romano warns Man Utd over ‘special and talented’ striker

Xavi, Barcelona, 2022/23

27 Mar 2023

'Barcelona working on five or six signings’ - and they already have one

Mason Greenwood, Man Utd, 2021/22

27 Mar 2023

Man Utd have rejected multiple Greenwood bids amid ‘brick wall’ claim

Erling Haaland, Rasmus Hojlund, 2022/23

27 Mar 2023

Man Utd, Arsenal and Real Madrid given tempting price for ‘new Haaland’

Bukayo Saka, Arsenal, 2022/23

27 Mar 2023

Bukayo Saka can beat Mbappe and Haaland to become world’s best

Sofyan Amrabat

26 Mar 2023

Man Utd, Chelsea and Barcelona frustrated over World Cup star

Carlo Ancelotti

26 Mar 2023

‘We can make it happen!’ – Brazil want ‘universally respected’ Ancelotti

Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal, Euro 2024 Qualifiers, 2022/23

26 Mar 2023

Who has Cristiano Ronaldo scored against this season?

Phil Foden, Man City, 2022/23

26 Mar 2023

Phil Foden: How long will Man City star miss after appendicitis?

Evan Ferguson, Ireland, 2022/23

26 Mar 2023

Man Utd want Brighton ‘freak’ Evan Ferguson

Erling Haaland playing for Man City against Liverpool

24 Mar 2023

‘Complicated’ for Haaland as Man City striker visits hospital over injury

Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool, Virgil van Dijk, Netherlands, 2022/23

24 Mar 2023

Klopp given long-term Liverpool headache by France vs Netherlands

Erik ten Hag, Erik ten Hag Manchester United

24 Mar 2023

‘Ten Hag has no alternatives’ – Man Utd to dump ‘poor, poor’ starter

Graham Potter, Chelsea, 2022/23

24 Mar 2023

Chelsea enter ‘closing stages’ of transfer deal for top prospect – Fabrizio Romano

Xavi, Barcelona, 2022/23

24 Mar 2023

The two Barcelona stars who could become the best in the world

Robert Lewandowski, Barcelona, 2022-23

23 Mar 2023

Barcelona Champions League ban: Four stars who could leave

Erik ten Hag, Erik ten Hag Manchester United, Erik ten Hag Ajax

23 Mar 2023

Record transfer in the making? Erik ten Hag targeting a surprise reunion