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

Raheem Sterling, Manchester City, 2021/22
  • 8 Jul 2022

Why Sterling’s Chelsea move is key in Ousmane Dembele’s Barcelona future

Luka Jovic, Real Madrid, 2021/22
  • 8 Jul 2022

Official: Luka Jovic leaves Real Madrid to join Fiorentina

Gabriel Jesus Arsenal
  • 8 Jul 2022

‘The perfect start’ – Arsenal fans react to Gabriel Jesus’ debut double against Nurnberg

Pedri, Barcelona, 2021/22
  • 8 Jul 2022

‘Heir to the throne’ – Barcelona fans react to Pedri inheriting Iniesta’s No.8

Gabriel Jesus, Arsenal, 2022/23
  • 8 Jul 2022

WATCH: Gabriel Jesus scores 90 seconds into Arsenal debut

Cristiano Ronaldo in Premier League action for Man Utd
  • 8 Jul 2022

Ronaldo dependencia: Man Utd are totally reliant on Cristiano

Raphinha, Leeds, 2021/22
  • 8 Jul 2022

Barcelona, Chelsea and Arsenal given Raphinha boost over 'hopes and dreams' comment

Christian Eriksen, Brentford, 2021/22
  • 7 Jul 2022

Man Utd closing in on THREE signings: Here’s how they could fit in

Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United, 2021/22
  • 7 Jul 2022

'Ronaldo is being disrespected' - Man Utd fans defend superstar for training no-show

Cristiano Ronaldo warming up for a Premier League match v Chelsea
  • 7 Jul 2022

Thomas Tuchel’s previous Cristiano Ronaldo transfer hint

Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United, 2021/22
  • 7 Jul 2022

How much are Man Utd asking for Chelsea and Barcelona target Cristiano Ronaldo?

Cristiano Ronaldo Man Utd
  • 23 May 2023

How Man Utd could line up without Cristiano Ronaldo

Antony, Ajax, 2021/22
  • 23 May 2023

Time for Man Utd to get serious as Antony bid rejected

Nicolas Pepe, Arsenal, 2021/22
  • 6 Jul 2022

The 11 Arsenal players who could still leave the club this summer

Ousmane Dembele, Barcelona, 2021/22
  • 6 Jul 2022

Barcelona issue important Dembele transfer update

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd, 2021-22
  • 6 Jul 2022

Barcelona confirm talks with Ronaldo agent Jorge Mendes

Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona, 2021/22
  • 6 Jul 2022

Why Frenkie de Jong is demanding massive compensation to join Man Utd

Luka Jovic, Real Madrid, 2021/22
  • 23 May 2023

Why Real Madrid will allow €60m Jovic to make free Fiorentina transfer

Andreas Pereira, Man Utd, 2021/22
  • 6 Jul 2022

Man Utd set for first summer sale as Fulham seal £10m Pereira deal

Serge Gnabry, Bayern Munich, 2021/22
  • 6 Jul 2022

Why Real Madrid, Arsenal and Man City dealt blow in Serge Gnabry chase