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

Tyrell Malacia, Feyenoord, 2021/22

24 Jun 2022

Tyrell Malacia: Why Feyenoord defender is ready to snub Man Utd for Lyon

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi

24 Jun 2022

Lionel Messi beats Cristiano Ronaldo’s shirt sale record

Christian Eriksen, Denmark, 2021/22

24 Jun 2022

Man Utd must complete Eriksen transfer or face greatest humiliation ever

Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United, 2021/22

24 Jun 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo: The statement that shows Bayern Munich don't want Man Utd striker

Serge Gnabry, Germany, 2022

24 Jun 2022

Arsenal must forget Raphinha and target Serge Gnabry

Frenkie de Jong, Netherlands, 2022

23 Jun 2022

Real Madrid target new attacker, De Jong wavers over Man Utd – Thursday’s five key moves

Neymar, PSG, 2021/22

23 Jun 2022

Neymar set for contract extension as PSG seek transfer for Brazil star

Paul Pogba, Manchester United, 2021/22

23 May 2023

How Pogba’s Juventus wages will compare to Man Utd salary

Anthony Martial

23 Jun 2022

How much will Man Utd sell Anthony Martial for this summer?

PSG chief Al-Khelaifi appointed ECA chairman as Super League fallout continues

23 Jun 2022

La Liga chief slams ‘cheater’ Al-Khelaifi

Raphinha, Leeds, 2021/22

23 Jun 2022

Barcelona can’t afford Lewandowski, Raphinha, Kounde or Bernardo

Antony, Ajax, 2021/22

23 Jun 2022

How much are Ajax demanding for Man Utd transfer targets Antony and Timber?

Joao Felix, Atletico Madrid, 2021/22

23 Jun 2022

How Sterling and Jesus sales could bring Joao Felix to Man City

Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona, 2021-22

23 Jun 2022

Why Frenkie de Jong has 'serious doubts' over Man Utd transfer

Raheem Sterling, Manchester City, 2021/22

Exclusive
22 Jun 2022

Raheem Sterling: Chelsea transfer target wanted Liverpool return

Eder Militao, Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, PSG, 2021/22

22 Jun 2022

Real Madrid and Barcelona have an unfair advantage over us, claim PSG

Neymar, PSG, 2021/22

22 Jun 2022

Neymar available for transfer as PSG say ‘bling-bling’ era is over

Raphinha, Leeds, 2021/22

22 Jun 2022

Raphinha transfer: Arsenal, Barcelona, Chelsea and the Leeds winger’s options

Fabio Vieira Arsenal

21 Jun 2022

Arsenal sign Fabio Vieira for €40m from Porto - official

Raheem Sterling, Manchester City, 2021/22

20 Jun 2022

Chelsea near Sterling, Barcelona make Lewandowski bid – Monday’s biggest transfer news