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

Cristiano Ronaldo, Paul Pogba, Man Utd, 2021/22

29 Jul 2022

How Pogba's injury could lead to Ronaldo's Man Utd exit

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd, 2021/22

29 Jul 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo slams Man Utd transfer ‘lies’ in bizarre Instagram post

Erik ten Hag, Manchester United, 2022/23

29 Jul 2022

Two Man Utd players who could leave after Lisandro Martinez deal

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd, 2022/23

29 Jul 2022

Rejected again! Why Sporting aren't sold on Cristiano Ronaldo

Jules Kounde, France, 2022

28 Jul 2022

Better than Varane & Konate: Kounde the No.1 ranked France centre-back

Antony, Ajax, 2022/23

28 Jul 2022

Man Utd ready to walk away from Antony talks – here’s why

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd, 2021/22

28 Jul 2022

Simeone told he will be SACKED if he signs Ronaldo

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Arsenal, 2019/20

28 Jul 2022

Aubameyang and Ozil were ‘killing’ Arsenal – Why Arsenal released failing stars

Lucas Paqueta, Lyon, 2022/23

28 Jul 2022

Arsenal fall behind Spurs and Man City: Ranking the contenders to sign Paqueta

Paul Pogba, Juventus

23 May 2023

Pogba suffers nightmare start with Juventus as familiar Man Utd woes continue

Cristiano Ronaldo Man Utd

28 Jul 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo asked to be released from Man Utd contract

Lisandro Martinez, Ajax, 2021/22

27 Jul 2022

Man Utd legend raves about €55m signing Lisandro Martinez

Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United, 2021/22

23 May 2023

Why Cristiano Ronaldo is closer to staying at Man Utd than ever

Antony, Ajax, 2022/23

27 Jul 2022

Ajax alter Antony asking price – and it’s not good news for Man Utd

Ousmane Dembele, Barcelona, 2022/23

27 Jul 2022

Dembele eclipsing Lewandowski as Barcelona's signing of the summer after Juventus brace

Paulo Dybala, Roma, 2022/23

27 Jul 2022

Paulo Dybala given historic Roma presentation amid incredible scenes

Gianluca Scamacca, Sassuolo, 2021/22

26 Jul 2022

New West Ham signing Gianluca Scamacca is BETTER than Vlahovic

Cristiano Ronaldo, Brentford v Man Utd, 2021-22

25 Jul 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo travelling for Manchester United talks

Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona, 2022/23

25 Jul 2022

Barcelona tell De Jong to take €42m pay cut to stay

Victor Osimhen, Napoli, 2021-22

25 Jul 2022

Will Man Utd and Chelsea target Osimhen move after training ground bust up?