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

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Ten Hag brands Man Utd’s recent transfer business ‘average’

Gabriel Jesus Arsenal 2022-23

21 Dec 2022

Mission impossible? Arsenal’s €12m bargain to replace Gabriel Jesus

Lisandro Martinez, Manchester United, 2022/23

21 Dec 2022

‘I can sign for Arsenal’- How Lisandro Martinez forced Man Utd to buy him

Lionel Messi, PSG, 2022-23

Breaking
23 May 2023

Lionel Messi agrees to stay at PSG

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, contract

19 Dec 2022

Arsenal get positive contract news over star trio

Mohammed Kudus, Ajax, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Man Utd and Liverpool transfer target Kudus has ‘absolutely everything’

Lionel Messi, Argentina, World Cup 2022

23 May 2023

Argentina had 12 players on the pitch as Messi scored key World Cup final goal

Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid, 2022/23

19 Dec 2022

Ancelotti responds to Brazil coach speculation

Mohammed Kudus, Ajax, 2022/23

Exclusive
23 May 2023

Mohammed Kudus: Man Utd target ‘really wants Premier League transfer’

Kylian Mbappe, France, World Cup 2022

19 Dec 2022

What World Cup records has Mbappe broken?

Adrien Rabiot, France, World Cup 2022

19 Dec 2022

Why Man Utd are the favourites to sign Rabiot

Messi, Mbappe, Ballon d'Or

23 May 2023

Messi vs Mbappe: 2023 Ballon d’Or to be decided by World Cup final

Graham Potter, Chelsea, 2022/23

17 Dec 2022

‘Key player’ will not make Chelsea return in January

Marcus Thuram, Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, France, World Cup 2022

23 May 2023

Arsenal and Man Utd linked World Cup finalist set for €12m January transfer

Endrick, Palmeiras, 2022/23

23 May 2023

‘Real Madrid signing Endrick the type of player Barcelona need’ - Xavi

Dusan Vlahovic, Arsenal, Chelsea

Exclusive
17 Dec 2022

Dusan Vlahovic: The truth behind Juventus star’s transfer rumours

Youssoufa Moukoko, Borussia Dortmund, 2022/23

17 Dec 2022

Chelsea’s edge to beat Man Utd and Liverpool to Moukoko

Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo

23 May 2023

Mbappe's career has GOAT potential with second World Cup win

Cristiano Ronaldo - still an Old Trafford legend?

16 Dec 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Man Utd exit ‘hurt’, admits club legend

Real Madrid, 2024

23 May 2023

Real Madrid's Dream Team for 2024 including Endrick and Bellingham