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

Mason Greenwood, Getafe, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 23 Feb 2024

Greenwood gets Man Utd hope amid surprising stance on Barcelona transfer

Xabi Alonso, Liverpool, Anfield, 2023/24
  • 23 Feb 2024

Alonso learns his main rival to replace Klopp at Liverpool

Marcus Rashford, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 23 Feb 2024

Rashford RUINING his career: New evidence Man Utd star is heading for obscurity

Eric Dier, Bayern Munich, 2023/24
  • 23 Feb 2024

Bayern make embarrassing Dier admission as Spurs star’s future decided

Joao Cancelo, Barcelona, 2023/24
  • 23 Feb 2024

Barcelona warned star player is a timebomb: Even God couldn’t stand him!

Darwin Nunez rumoured to be of transfer interest to Chelsea
  • 23 Feb 2024

Darwin Nunez to Chelsea: Romano reveals truth behind crazy transfer rumour

Taylor Swift, Jude Bellingham
  • 23 Feb 2024

First the Super Bowl now LaLiga! Taylor Swift disrupts Real Madrid’s title plans

Jadon Sancho, Borussia Dortmund, 2023/24
  • 23 Feb 2024

Dortmund send Sancho warning that proves Ten Hag was right

Joe Biden
  • 22 Feb 2024

‘Why have they brought us Joe Biden?’ – European giants FUME at controversial appointment

Thierry Henry, Arsenal
  • 22 Feb 2024

Thierry Henry is right about 'brilliant' striker who could solve Arsenal crisis

Endrick, Kylian Mbappe, 2023/24
  • 22 Feb 2024

Romano reveals Real Madrid’s Endrick plan after Mbappe signing

Victor Osimhen, Chelsea, 2023/24
  • 22 Feb 2024

Victor Osimhen: Chelsea face only one risk to completing blockbuster transfer

Erik ten Hag, Mathys Tel, 2023/24
  • 22 Feb 2024

Man Utd told ‘something changed’ as they rival Arsenal for Bayern fan favourite

Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi in action for Inter Miami against Vissel Kobe in a friendly
  • 22 Feb 2024

Messi and Suarez rekindle old Barcelona magic in spectacular style for Inter Miami

Leandro Trossard during Arsenal's Champions League match with Porto, 2023/24
  • 22 Feb 2024

Arteta’s transfer priority made clear as Arsenal crash to Porto defeat

Levi Colwill, Cole Palmer, Chelsea, 2023/24
  • 21 Feb 2024

Chelsea have priceless star who can become the world's best

Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool, 2023/24
  • 21 Feb 2024

Klopp camp speaks out over Bayern job rumours

Pedro Neto, Wolves, 2023/24
  • 21 Feb 2024

Arsenal sent clear Neto transfer message by Wolves boss O’Neil

Thomas Tuchel, Bayern Munich, 2023/24
  • 21 Feb 2024

How Tuchel crisis ruins Real Madrid, Barcelona and Liverpool's transfer plans

Victor Osimhen celebrates scoring for Napoli against Cagliari in Serie A
  • 21 Feb 2024

Door opens for Man Utd as PSG make Osimhen decision