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

Marko Arnautovic, Bologna, 2021-22

8 Aug 2022

Man Utd's Arnautovic interest confirmed

Pedro Neto, Wolves, 2021/22

23 May 2023

Pedro Neto to Arsenal: What the transfer hinges on

Marc Cucurella, Brighton, 2021/22

7 Aug 2022

The incredible reason Marc Cucurella has long hair

Thiago, Liverpool, 2022/23

7 Aug 2022

Liverpool's transfer plans revealed after Thiago injury

Leroy Sane, Bayern Munich, 2022/23

7 Aug 2022

Leroy Sane: Why Man Utd won't sign Bayern Munich winger

Carlo Ancelotti responds to Isco speculation: He is a fantastic player

8 Aug 2022

Real Madrid star Isco to make Sevilla transfer

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd, 2021/22

7 Aug 2022

Jota, Jesus and the six strikers BETTER than Ronaldo in 2021/22

Darwin Nunez, Liverpool, 2022/23

7 Aug 2022

Watch Nunez, Mane & Bale score - The weekend's best goals from new signings

Bernardo Silva, Man City, 2022/23

7 Aug 2022

Barcelona make Bernardo Silva revelation that deals De Jong blow to Man Utd and Chelsea

William Saliba, Arsenal. 2022/23

23 May 2023

Saliba compared to Man Utd legend after brilliant Arsenal debut

Willian, Corinthians, 2022

5 Aug 2022

Ex-Chelsea and Arsenal star Willian eyed for shock Premier League return

Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United, 2021/22

Breaking
23 May 2023

What did Ten Hag say about Cristiano Ronaldo?

Folarin Balogun, Arsenal, 2021/22

5 Aug 2022

Arsenal fans will hate the first thing Reims did with Balogun

Benjamin Sesko, Salzburg, 2021/22

5 Aug 2022

Liverpool, Chelsea and the six clubs trying to hijack Sesko from Man Utd

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd, 2022/23

5 Aug 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo offered unlikely Man Utd exit route

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd, 2021-22

4 Aug 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo has learned he is no longer special

Joan Laporta, Jules Kounde, Barcelona, 2022/23

4 Aug 2022

Barcelona admit to ‘calculated risks’ as fourth lever considered

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2021/22

4 Aug 2022

Man Utd complete the unlikeliest signing of the transfer window

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd, 2021/22

4 Aug 2022

Man Utd legends turn on ‘unpalatable’ Ronaldo

Christian Eriksen, Man Utd, 2022/23

4 Aug 2022

How Man Utd will line up in 2022/23