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

Paul Pogba, Manchester United, 2021/22

7 May 2022

Why do Man City want to sign Paul Pogba?

Luis Diaz, Liverpool, 2021/22

7 May 2022

Revealed: Man Utd turned down three stars who would have transformed their season

Declan Rice, West Ham, 2021/22

7 May 2022

How Chelsea takeover effects Man Utd, Arsenal & Liverpool’s transfer plans

Chelsea fans

7 May 2022

Chelsea takeover: Boehly consortium agree to buy Blues for £4.25bn

Paul Pogba, Manchester United, 2021/22

6 May 2022

Man City close in on Haaland and Pogba as Arteta signs new Arsenal deal – FootballTransfers recap

Paul Pogba, Manchester United, 2021/22

6 May 2022

How Man City could line up with Haaland AND Pogba

Aurelien Tchouameni, Monaco, 2021/22

6 May 2022

Tchouameni sends message to Man Utd, Real Madrid and Liverpool with blistering display

Leandro Paredes, Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2021/22

6 May 2022

PSG midfielder in come-and-get-me plea to Real Madrid

Ruben Neves, Wolves, 2021/22

6 May 2022

Man Utd should not meet Wolves crazy Ruben Neves transfer valuation

Christian Pulisic, Chelsea, 2021/22

6 May 2022

Why Chelsea can’t afford to sell Pulisic

Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona, 2021/22

6 May 2022

Barcelona ready to use Frenkie De Jong in transfer bid for Manchester City star

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2021/22

6 May 2022

Arteta’s new Arsenal contract: What is his record with the Gunners?

Paul Pogba in action, Burnley v Man Utd in Premier League

6 May 2022

Why Pogba stands to make millions by running down Man Utd contract

Karim Benzema, Real Madrid, 2021/22

5 May 2022

Wenger explains the secret behind Benzema’s Real Madrid U-turn

Vini Jr, Karim Benzema, Eder Militao, Real Madrid, 2021/22

5 May 2022

Five transfer lessons from Real Madrid’s Champions League win over Man City

Raphinha, Leeds, 2021/22

4 May 2022

Why Barcelona are planning two transfer offers for Raphinha

Kylian Mbappe, Sergio Ramos, PSG, 2021/22

4 May 2022

Winners and losers of Mbappe’s transfer to Real Madrid

Christopher Nkuku, RB Leipzig, 2021/22

4 May 2022

Man Utd vs PSG: Who will win the race for Nkunku transfer?

Paulo Dybala, Juventus, 2021/22

4 May 2022

Why Dybala is further than ever from Arsenal and Spurs transfer as Inter close in

Konrad Laimer, RB Leipzig, 2021/22

4 May 2022

Laimer issues transfer update amid Man Utd and Bayern rumours