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

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’

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
21 Dec 2022

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

19 Dec 2022

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