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

Paulo Dybala, Juventus, 2021/22
  • 13 Jan 2022

Dybala fumes with Juve over contract retraction

Yusuf Demir, BArcelona, 2021/22
  • 13 Jan 2022

Official: Barcelona dump Demir after failed loan spell

Cristiano Ronaldo, Newcastle v Man Utd, 2021-22
  • 13 Jan 2022

Ronaldo makes it clear he's leaving if Man Utd remain a banter club

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

Arsenal hit major stumbling block in Vlahovic deal

Ferran Torres, Barcelona debut
  • 12 Jan 2022

Ferran Torres overshadowed on Barca debut by Benzema brilliance

Paul Pogba, Manchester United, Premier League, 2021/22
  • 12 Jan 2022

Why Pogba is heading for PSG

Renato Sanches, Lille, 2021/22
  • 12 Jan 2022

January's Most Wanted: Renato Sanches to Arsenal, Liverpool or Barcelona?

Yusuf Demir, BArcelona, 2021/22
  • 12 Jan 2022

Demir’s Barca humiliation continues with embarrassing demotion

Man Utd's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts against Atalanta
  • 12 Jan 2022

‘Man Utd a poisonous mess’ – Scholes wants big Old Trafford changes

Erling Haaland playing for Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga
  • 12 Jan 2022

What Dortmund are offering Haaland to fight off Barca, Madrid and Man Utd

Marcus Rashford, Man Utd, 2021/22
  • 12 Jan 2022

Mbappe and four more players who could replace Rashford at Man Utd

How Chelsea and Oscar hit the CSL jackpot with £60m transfer deal
  • 11 Jan 2022

How Chelsea and Oscar hit the CSL jackpot with £60m transfer deal

Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick
  • 10 Jan 2022

Man Utd edge Villa but cracks in squad show after feeble display

Steven Gerrard, Aston Villa, 2021/22
  • 10 Jan 2022

Man Utd star left Villa because of Gerrard's Liverpool links - agent

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

How much is Arsenal, Man City, Juve and Spurs target Vlahovic worth?

Reims striker Hugo Ekitike is linked with Newcastle and Liverpool
  • 10 Jan 2022

Newcastle to launch €35m bid for Liverpool target dubbed ‘the next Mbappe’

Cristiano Ronaldo in Premier League action for Man Utd
  • 10 Jan 2022

Real Madrid legend Ronaldo linked with sensational Barcelona move

Palmeiras midfielder Danilo has been linked with Arsenal
  • 10 Jan 2022

Arsenal thwarted in key transfer deal by Club World Cup

Georginio Wijnaldum celebrates for PSG against RB Leipzig in the Champions League
  • 8 Jan 2022

Why Arsenal legend Wright wants to see Wijnaldum sign

Barcelona forward Ferran Torres
  • 8 Jan 2022

Barca admit they still can’t register €65m Ferran Torres