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

Rafael Leao, Milan, 2022/23

17 Nov 2022

Rafael Leao: Important transfer update issued to Chelsea, Barcelona and Real Madrid

Jude Bellingham, Borussia Dortmund, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Real Madrid ready to go ‘all in’ on Bellingham as bidding war begins

23 May 2023

Toxic Ronaldo has talked himself out of Chelsea move

James Rodriguez, Real Madrid

23 May 2023

From James to Diouf: The 10 worst World Cup transfers of all time

Jude Bellingham, Dortmund

23 May 2023

Why Bellingham is a ‘source of friction’ in Dortmund dressing room

David Beckham, Inter Miami, Cristiano Ronaldo

23 May 2023

Ronaldo to Inter Miami? Man Utd star's answer to Beckham's offer is obvious

Lionel Messi, PSG, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Lionel Messi drops HUGE retirement hint

Endrick, Chelsea

23 May 2023

Chelsea confident of beating Real Madrid and PSG to Endrick – here’s why

Cristiano Ronaldo, boots

23 May 2023

Ronaldo gives away boots he scored ‘final Man Utd goals in’

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo: Man Utd issue official response to 'betrayed' interview

Franck Kessie, Barcelona, 2022/23

14 Nov 2022

Barcelona ready to sell summer signing as Premier League pair ready bids

Ronaldo interview

14 Nov 2022

‘The worst transfer in Premier League history’ – Football reacts to Ronaldo ‘betrayal’ claims

Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United, 2022/23

23 May 2023

What the hell is Cristiano Ronaldo doing?

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd, 2022/23

23 May 2023

‘I feel betrayed!’ – Cristiano Ronaldo breaks silence on Man Utd frustration

Arsenal January targets

12 Nov 2022

Five points clear! Now Arsenal must turn the screw on Premier League rivals

Erling Haaland, Man City, 2022/23

12 Nov 2022

Haaland ‘clearly doesn’t rate’ Man City summer signing

Ivan Toney, Brentford, 2022/23

12 Nov 2022

Ivan Toney: Brentford’s Drogba shows he’s ready for the big time with Man City brace

Marcus Rashford, Eric Bailly graphic

12 Nov 2022

Revealed: The Man Utd loan star that Rashford wants back

Raheem Sterling, Chelsea, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Sterling needs Potter to adopt Tuchel tactic

Jadon Sancho, Man Utd, 2022/23

12 Nov 2022

Revealed: Sancho’s discipline issue that frustrated England