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

Romelu Lukaku playing for Chelsea against Brighton in the Premier League
  • 19 Jan 2022

Tuchel wants Chelsea stars Ziyech and Lukaku angry

Ronaldo makes his debut for Manchester United
  • 17 Jan 2022

FIFPro Best XI: Messi, Ronaldo and Lewandowski named in top team of 2021

Dusan Vlahovic, Fiorentina, 2021/22
  • 17 Jan 2022

Vlahovic risks Fiorentina wrath as Arsenal links strengthen

Robert Lewandowski, Bayern Munich, 2021/22
  • 17 Jan 2022

Lewandowski wins Best FIFA Men’s Player Award, Tuchel named best men's coach

John McGinn is a transfer target for Man Utd
  • 17 Jan 2022

McGinn would be a game-changing signing for Man Utd

Romelu Lukaku, Chelsea, 2021-22
  • 15 Jan 2022

It’s official: Chelsea have a Lukaku crisis

Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic is set to sign for Arsenal
  • 15 Jan 2022

Arsenal near €70m Vlahovic deal

Andriy Shevchenko has been sacked as Genoa head coach
  • 15 Jan 2022

Sheva sacked! Milan legend dumped after 11 games

Antonio Rudiger, Timo Werner, Chelsea, Premier League
  • 15 Jan 2022

Barca target Chelsea trio: What are their chances of signing any?

Jude Bellingham, Borussia Dortmund, 2021/22
  • 15 Jan 2022

Man Utd and Chelsea take note! Bellingham stars again for Dortmund

Philippe Coutinho, Barcelona, 2021/22
  • 15 Jan 2022

Gerrard explains where Barca went wrong with Coutinho

Erling Haaland celebrates scoring for Dortmund against Freiburg
  • 14 Jan 2022

Haaland hits out at Dortmund amid Real Madrid, Man Utd and PSG interest

Donny van de Beek a substitute for Man Utd, 2021/22
  • 14 Jan 2022

Why Henderson and Van de Beek may be stuck in their Man Utd prison

Kylian Mbappe playing for PSG against Bordeaux
  • 14 Jan 2022

Why Mbappe could wind up a Real Madrid misfit

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Arsenal, 2021/22
  • 14 Jan 2022

Aubameyang suffers fresh setback due to heart problems

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba
  • 14 Jan 2022

The Rangnick quote that suggests Pogba is heading out of Man Utd

Memphis Depay celebrates scoring for Barcelona in La Liga
  • 14 Jan 2022

Barca to put Memphis on the market as Xavi makes incredible transfer U-turn

New Aston Villa signing Lucas Digne, Everton, 2021/22
  • 13 Jan 2022

Why Chelsea missed out on Lucas Digne

Declan Rice playing for West Ham in 2021/22
  • 13 Jan 2022

Rice given world-record price tag to fend off Chelsea and Man Utd

Who is Folarin Balogun? The Arsenal wonderkid with a bright future at the Emirates
  • 13 Jan 2022

Revealed: What ‘frustrated’ Balogun about Arsenal