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

Mykhailo Mudryk, London

2 Jan 2023

Arsenal fan finds incredible 'proof' that Mudryk is already in the UK

Mykhailo Mudryk, Shakhtar Donetsk, Arsenal, 2022/23

2 Jan 2023

‘Absolutely possible’ Arsenal could walk away from Mudryk transfer

Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona, Man Utd 2022/23

23 May 2023

Frenkie de Jong to Man Utd looking likelier than ever

Enzo Fernandez, Benfica, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Enzo Fernandez Chelsea transfer very advanced – Fabrizio Romano

Joao Felix, Portugal, World Cup 2022

23 May 2023

Arsenal, Chelsea and Man Utd’s Joao Felix hopes stumble over huge loan fee

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi

23 May 2023

Ronaldo’s new manager admits: I wanted to sign Messi!

Jude Bellingham, Dortmund, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Bellingham to hold 'decisive' transfer talks this week

Harry Maguire, Man Utd, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Harry Maguire told to find new club by Man Utd legend

Marcus Rashford, Man Utd, 2022/23

23 May 2023

‘Man Utd’s new leader’ – Twitter reacts as Rashford gives dream response

Marcus Rashford, Man Utd, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Rashford gives perfect reaction after Ten Hag revelation

Mykhailo Mudryk, Ballon d'Or

23 May 2023

Arsenal told Mudryk has Ballon d’Or potential

Mykhailo Mudryk, Shakhtar Donetsk, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Chelsea add Mudryk to shortlist after Gakpo hijack bid fails

Cristiano Ronaldo, MLS

23 May 2023

Revealed: Cristiano Ronaldo’s failed MLS move

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al Nassr, Al Hilal

23 May 2023

Who are Al-Nassr? Everything you need to know about Ronaldo’s new club

Erik ten Hag, Manchester United, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Ten Hag sends Man Utd powerful transfer message

Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Enzo Fernandez has said yes to Chelsea - Fabrizio Romano

Jurgen Klopp, Roberto Firmino, gfx

23 May 2023

Klopp makes major Roberto Firmino statement after Gakpo transfer

Folarin Balogun, Reims, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Folarin Balogun: Arsenal already have the answer to Gabriel Jesus injury problem

Enzo Fernandez, Argentina, World Cup 2022

23 May 2023

Benfica drop Enzo Fernandez transfer hint as Man Utd, Liverpool and Chelsea circle

Cody Gakpo, Netherlands, World Cup 2022

23 May 2023

How cheapskate Man Utd tried to sign Gakpo in January