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

Antony, Ajax, 2021/22

11 Jun 2022

Antony to Man Utd: How close is the Ajax winger to a transfer?

Marco Asensio, Real Madrid, 2021/22

23 May 2023

Marco Asensio: What has Real Madrid star said about Man Utd transfer rumours?

Christopher Nkunku, France, 2022

11 Jun 2022

Christopher Nkunku’s new contract is good news for Man Utd and Chelsea

Lionel Messi, Barcelona, 2020/21

10 Jun 2022

Messi, Casillas, Pepelu and the longest contracts in football history

Presnel Kimpembe, PSG, 2021/22

23 May 2023

Presnel Kimpembe is not a worthy Rudiger replacement at Chelsea

Sergi Roberto, Barcelona

10 Jun 2022

Official: Sergi Roberto signs new Barcelona contract

Raheem Sterling, Manchester City, 2021/22

10 Jun 2022

Raheem Sterling to Chelsea: Tuchel can give Man City attacker the guarantees he wants

Leandro Trossard, Brighton, 2021/22

9 Jun 2022

Why Man Utd's Trossard transfer pursuit makes perfect sense

Jurrien Timber, Barcelona, 2021/22

8 Jun 2022

Jurrien Timber to Man Utd 'not that smart', says Van Gaal

Darwin Nunez, Benfica, 2021-22

23 May 2023

Darwin Nunez transfer news: Man Utd and Liverpool right to be scared off by huge asking price

Jannik Vestergaard, Denmark, 2022

7 Jun 2022

Jannik Vestergaard responds to transfer rumours: I’ve no plans to leave Leicester

Kylian Mbappe, France, 2021/22

4 Jun 2022

Why Real Madrid are TOO GOOD for Mbappe

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd, 2021/22

4 Jun 2022

Man Utd Player of the Year: Cristiano Ronaldo caps successful return with award

Paul pogba, Man Utd, 2021/22

4 Jun 2022

How Paul Pobga told everyone about Juventus transfer a year ago

Gavi, Barcelona, 2021/22

4 Jun 2022

Barcelona have offered Gavi a new contract

Frenkie de Jong, Netherlands, 2022

4 Jun 2022

Frenkie de Jong comments hint at Man Utd transfer

Sadio Mane in action for Liverpool

3 Jun 2022

Sadio Mane drops strongest Liverpool exit hint yet

Aurelien Tchouameni, Monaco, 2021/22

3 Jun 2022

Tchouameni warned against Real Madrid move by France legend

Mesut Ozil, Fenerbahce, 2021/22

3 Jun 2022

‘Mesut Ozil has had his time’ – Fenerbahce to dump ex-Arsenal man

Romelu Lukaku, Chelsea, 2021-22

23 May 2023

Arsenal’s striker search could hinge on Romelu Lukaku transfer