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

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi

23 May 2023

Greedy Messi to blame for Barcelona exit

PSG player Lionel Messi

10 Aug 2021

OFFICIAL: Lionel Messi signs two-year PSG deal

Romelu Lukaku thinks he was right to leave Man Utd for Inter

10 Aug 2021

Revealed: The incredible money that Lukaku will earn at Chelsea

Lionel Messi is closing in on a new contract with Barcelona

9 Aug 2021

The Messi effect: How Leo is already carrying PSG into a new dimension

Bojan Krkic was once considered Barcelona's successor to Lionel Messi

9 Aug 2021

Where is Bojan Krkic now?

Andy Robertson, Liverpool, 2021/22

9 Aug 2021

Does Robertson injury change Liverpool’s transfer plans?

Jack Grealish makes his Man City debut against Leicester City

23 May 2023

‘I felt like Messi,’ claims new Man City signing Grealish

Lionel Messi celebrates scoring a spectacular goal for Barcelona against Liverpool in the Champions League semi-final first leg in 2019 against Liverpool at the Camp Nou.

9 Aug 2021

How can PSG afford to sign Messi?

Man City target Jack Grealish playing in the Premier League for Aston Villa

7 Aug 2021

How Grealish might have signed for Real Madrid or Man Utd

Dani Alves offers Messi advice over PSG move

7 Aug 2021

‘Negotiations are officially concluded’ – Messi will sign for PSG

Ed Sheeran, Ipswich Town

6 Aug 2021

Ed Sheeran named in Ipswich Town’s League One squad

‘Does Tammy want his girlfriend to play?’ – Abraham slammed for partner’s Tuchel rant

6 Aug 2021

How Abraham is stalling Chelsea’s Lukaku move

Lionel Messi and Neymar, Copa America final 2021

6 Aug 2021

Messi to PSG: Wages, shirt no. and what we know so far

Sassuolo midfielder Manuel Locatelli celebrates after scoring for Italy against Switzerland at Euro 2020

6 Aug 2021

How Tottenham have helped rob Arsenal of Locatelli

How could Man City line up with Harry Kane?

23 May 2023

Kane breaks his silence over Tottenham standoff

Manchester United star Paul Pogba

6 Aug 2021

Solskjaer gives Pogba update and details transfer plans

Lionel Messi, Barcelona, 2020/21

23 May 2023

Where will Lionel Messi play next?

Jack Grealish, Manchester City, 2021/22

5 Aug 2021

What is the Premier League record transfer fee?

Is Jack Grealish worth £100 million to Manchester City or Manchester United?

23 May 2023

Why Man Utd played a blinder in signing Sancho over Man City's Grealish

Dani Alves offers Messi advice over PSG move

5 Aug 2021

Why La Liga are not budging to help Barcelona save Messi deal