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

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi
  • 3 Jan 2023

Ronaldo’s new manager admits: I wanted to sign Messi!

Jude Bellingham, Dortmund, 2022/23
  • 3 Jan 2023

Bellingham to hold 'decisive' transfer talks this week

Harry Maguire, Man Utd, 2022/23
  • 1 Jan 2023

Harry Maguire told to find new club by Man Utd legend

Marcus Rashford, Man Utd, 2022/23
  • 1 Jan 2023

‘Man Utd’s new leader’ – Twitter reacts as Rashford gives dream response

Marcus Rashford, Man Utd, 2022/23
  • 1 Jan 2023

Rashford gives perfect reaction after Ten Hag revelation

Mykhailo Mudryk, Ballon d'Or
  • 24 Jan 2023

Arsenal told Mudryk has Ballon d’Or potential

Mykhailo Mudryk, Shakhtar Donetsk, 2022/23
  • 1 Jan 2023

Chelsea add Mudryk to shortlist after Gakpo hijack bid fails

Cristiano Ronaldo, MLS
  • 31 Dec 2022

Revealed: Cristiano Ronaldo’s failed MLS move

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al Nassr, Al Hilal
  • 30 Dec 2022

Who are Al-Nassr? Everything you need to know about Ronaldo’s new club

Erik ten Hag, Manchester United, 2022/23
  • 1 Jan 2023

Ten Hag sends Man Utd powerful transfer message

Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea, 2022/23
  • 1 Jan 2023

Enzo Fernandez has said yes to Chelsea - Fabrizio Romano

Jurgen Klopp, Roberto Firmino, gfx
  • 1 Jan 2023

Klopp makes major Roberto Firmino statement after Gakpo transfer

Folarin Balogun, Reims, 2022/23
  • 1 Jan 2023

Folarin Balogun: Arsenal already have the answer to Gabriel Jesus injury problem

Enzo Fernandez, Argentina, World Cup 2022
  • 1 Jan 2023

Benfica drop Enzo Fernandez transfer hint as Man Utd, Liverpool and Chelsea circle

Cody Gakpo, Netherlands, World Cup 2022
  • 1 Jan 2023

How cheapskate Man Utd tried to sign Gakpo in January

Cody Gakpo, Memphis Depay, Netherlands, World Cup 2022
  • 27 Dec 2022

‘Memphis here we go!’ – Man Utd fans react to Liverpool’s Gakpo deal

Cody Gakpo, Liverpool, Transfer, PSV, 2022/23
  • 27 Dec 2022

Official: Liverpool beat Man Utd to sign €57m Cody Gakpo from PSV

Jude Bellingham England 2022 World Cup
  • 22 Dec 2022

Real Madrid ready €115m Bellingham bid to fend off Man City and Liverpool

Xavi, Barcelona, 2022/23
  • 21 Dec 2022

Barcelona’s three January transfer window priorities revealed

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2022/23
  • 21 Dec 2022

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