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, Man Utd, 2021/22

23 May 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Man Utd: How we reached this point

Andreas Christensen, Chelsea

4 Jul 2022

Official: Barcelona complete Andreas Christensen signing

Tyrell Malacia, PSV, 2021/22

4 Jul 2022

Man Utd to announce FOUR new signings after Malacia

Jules Kounde, Sevilla, 2021/22

4 Jul 2022

Sevilla issue key update over Barcelona and Chelsea target Kounde

Franck Kessie, Milan, 2021/22

4 Jul 2022

Official: Franck Kessie completes Barcelona transfer

Erik ten Hag, Ajax, 2021/22

4 Jul 2022

Man Utd rejected by Tottenham flop Bergwijn

Gabriel Jesus, Manchester City, 2021/22

4 Jul 2022

’25-goal season coming!’ – Arsenal fans react to Gabriel Jesus transfer

Gabriel Jesus, Man City, 2021-22

4 Jul 2022

What is Gabriel Jesus’ goal record during his career?

Gabriel Jesus, Arsenal, 2022/23

4 Jul 2022

What number will Gabriel Jesus wear at Arsenal?

Kalvin Phillips, Leeds, 2021/22

Breaking
4 Jul 2022

Official: Man City sign Kalvin Phillips in £45m deal

Cristiano Ronaldo Man Utd

4 Jul 2022

Why Cristiano Ronaldo is late for Man Utd pre-season training

Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona, 2021/22

4 Jul 2022

Frenkie de Jong to Man Utd: How advanced are transfer negotiations?

Matt Turner, New England Revolution, 2021

27 Jun 2022

Who is Matt Turner? The United States star who has signed for Arsenal

Seko Fofana, Lens, 2021/22

25 Jun 2022

Seko Fofana: €40m Lens midfielder could be a bargain for Arsenal or Newcastle

Kalvin Phillips, Leeds United, 2021/22

25 Jun 2022

Winners and losers from Kalvin Phillips’ transfer to Man City

Gabriel Jesus, Manchester City, 2021/22

25 Jun 2022

Gabriel Jesus to Arsenal: When will the transfer be done?

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, 2021/22

25 Jun 2022

Mo Salah: Why Liverpool may sell star forward to Real Madrid

Robert Lewandowski, Barcelona graphic

25 Jun 2022

Robert Lewandowski: Will he really go on Bayern Munich strike over Barcelona transfer?

Jurrien Timber, Ajax, 2021/22

25 Jun 2022

New Ajax manager lands Man Utd transfer blow over Jurrien Timber

Taiwo Awoniyi, Union Berlin, 2021/22

25 Jun 2022

Taiwo Awoniyi completes Nottingham Forest transfer, Liverpool get windfall