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

Jesse Lingard, Man Utd, 2021/22
  • 7 Mar 2022

Man Utd in crisis: Nine disenchanted players and their gripes revealed

Djed Spence, Nottingham Forest, 2021/22
  • 7 Mar 2022

Who is Djed Spence? Nottingham Forest ace wanted by Arsenal, Liverpool and Bayern

Georginio Wijnaldum, PSG, 2021/22
  • 7 Mar 2022

Arsenal and Liverpool beware! PSG did Barca a favour by signing Wijnaldum

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi
  • 7 Mar 2022

Ronaldo and Messi will be fun but a disaster

Bukayo Saka, Arsenal, 2021-22
  • 6 Mar 2022

Saka shows Arsenal why they must sort new deal NOW

Tammy Abraham, Roma, 2021/22
  • 5 Mar 2022

Tammy Abraham: Could Chelsea re-sign Roma ace this summer?

Koeman wants Barcelona changes: Our only signing was Dest!
  • 5 Mar 2022

Koeman names the Barca star he’s delighted to see flourishing

Mikel Arteta applauds Arsenal fans at end of 2020/21 season
  • 5 Mar 2022

Arteta names Arsenal’s No.1 summer transfer signing priority

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd, 2021-22
  • 5 Mar 2022

Premier League wages: Chelsea, Man Utd, Liverpool or Arsenal – who pays the most?

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Arsenal, 2021/22
  • 5 Mar 2022

Revealed: Arsenal’s attack is better without Aubameyang

West Ham's Declan Rice is a transfer target for Man Utd, Chelsea and Man City
  • 5 Mar 2022

Declan Rice transfer: Fresh twists as Man Utd and Chelsea chase West Ham ace

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd, 2021/22
  • 5 Mar 2022

Man Utd’s Ronaldo hijacking saved Guardiola

Erling Haaland playing for Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga
  • 4 Mar 2022

Haaland injury: Will the Madrid and Barca target play for Dortmund again?

Thomas Tuchel, Wolves v Chelsea, 2021-22
  • 4 Mar 2022

Chelsea sale set to affect transfer plans for Barca, Madrid and Man Utd

Diego Simeone has signed a new Atletico Madrid contract until 2024
  • 4 Mar 2022

Atletico Madrid ready to swoop for Premier League star

Adama Traore, Barcelona, 2021-22
  • 4 Mar 2022

Adama’s Barcelona transfer could be thwarted by Trincao

Klopp downplays need for Liverpool defensive signings in January
  • 4 Mar 2022

Klopp to leave Liverpool: Four possible replacements in 2024

Hansjorg Wyss has been linked with the purchase of Chelsea
  • 4 Mar 2022

Who is Hansjorg Wyss? The Swiss billionaire who looks set to buy Chelsea

It is ‘impossible’ for Super League clubs to be banned from leagues, says Florentino Perez
  • 3 Mar 2022

European Super League: 'Real Madrid, Barca and Juve lie more than Putin'

Erling Haaland playing for Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga
  • 3 Mar 2022

Haaland to Real Madrid: 'Only one rival for Dortmund star'