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

3 Jun 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo: I’m very happy to stay at Manchester United

Karim Benzema, Real Madrid, 2021/22

3 Jun 2022

Real Madrid’s four-man captain list revealed after Marcelo departure

Alexandre Lacazette, Arsenal, 2021/22

3 Jun 2022

Lacazette announces Arsenal departure

Aurelien Tchouameni, Monaco, 2021/22

3 Jun 2022

Tchouameni transfer to cost Real Madrid over €100m

Facundo Pellistri, Manchester United, 2021/22

3 Jun 2022

Pellistri could solve Man Utd transfer problem and save the club millions

Robert Lewandowski, Bayern Munich, 2021/22

3 Jun 2022

Why Barcelona need €120m to sign Lewandowski

Memphis Depay, Barcelona, 2021/22

3 Jun 2022

Barcelona financial crisis: Players not guaranteed June wages

Antonio Rudiger, Chelsea, 2021/22

2 Jun 2022

Rudiger transfer done, Barca pull out of CVC deal – Thursday’s five key events

Serge Gnabry, Robert Lewandowski, Bayern Munich, 2021/22

23 May 2023

Gnabry joins Lewandowski in Bayern war amid Real Madrid links

Lucas Digne, Kylian Mbappe, France, 2022

2 Jun 2022

Mbappe was right to stay at PSG, says France star Digne

Frenkie de Jong, Netherlands, 2022

2 Jun 2022

De Jong’s Man Utd transfer just took a big step to completion

Raphinha, Brazil, 2022

2 Jun 2022

Raphinha and Dani Alves impress for Brazil in Barcelona dress rehearsal

Lucas Digne, Aston Villa, 2021/22

Exclusive
2 Jun 2022

Digne: Gerrard's style makes me love football

Benoit Badiashile, Monaco, 2021/22

3 Jun 2022

Why Badiashile is Chelsea's perfect Rudiger replacement

Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger has been linked to Real Madrid and PSG

23 May 2023

How much will Rudiger earn at Real Madrid?

Juan Mata, Man Utd, 2021/22

2 Jun 2022

What next for Man Utd legend Juan Mata?

Aurelien Tchouameni, Kylian Mbappe, France, 2022

2 Jun 2022

Mbappe out to hijack Real Madrid's Tchouameni transfer

Paul Pogba, Manchester United, 2016/17

1 Jun 2022

Paul Pogba leaves Manchester United on a free transfer

Gareth Bale, Real Madrid, 2021/22

1 Jun 2022

Gareth Bale sends Real Madrid heartfelt goodbye message

Fenerbahce midfielder Mesut Ozil

1 Jun 2022

Ozil's Fenerbahce fall out: It's Arsenal all over again