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

Cody Gakpo, Antony, Manchester United, Transfer, Ajax, PSV

23 May 2023

Gakpo has only ever been a decoy for Antony

Paul pogba, Man Utd, 2021/22

27 Aug 2022

Pogba’s brother promises ‘explosive’ revelations on Juventus star and Mbappe

Martin Dubravka, Newcastle, 2021/22

23 May 2023

‘Ruined the weekend’ – Man Utd and Newcastle fans react to Dubravka revelation

Martin Dubravka, Newcastle United, 2022/23

27 Aug 2022

Dubravka agrees Man Utd terms – how close is the move?

N'Golo Kante, Chelsea, 2021/22

27 Aug 2022

Kante's Chelsea future threatened by injuries, Tuchel says

Alexander Isak, Newcastle, 2022/23

Breaking
26 Aug 2022

Official: Newcastle complete €75m Alexander Isak transfer

Jules Kounde pictures in Paris in July 2022

26 Aug 2022

Barcelona will register Kounde in time for Valladolid clash

Antony, Ajax, Manchester United, 2022/23

26 Aug 2022

Antony to Man Utd transfer latest: €100m bid, contract agreed and Ajax talks

David de Gea in action for Manchester United

26 Aug 2022

Man Utd could land world-class De Gea replacement for FREE

Memphis Depay for Barcelona

26 Aug 2022

Door opens for Memphis’ Man Utd return as Juventus sign Poland striker

Casemiro, Manchester United, 2022/23

26 Aug 2022

Revealed: Casemiro’s Man Utd squad number

Hakim Ziyech, Chelsea, 2021/22

26 Aug 2022

Tottenham or Ajax? Ziyech’s preference is clear

Ronaldo, Ten Hag, 2022-23

26 Aug 2022

How Ronaldo was ‘brutally axed’ by Ten Hag

Cristiano Ronaldo playing for Manchester United.

25 Aug 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo: Strangest transfer rumour yet for Man Utd striker

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in action for Barcelona.

25 Aug 2022

Barcelona ‘guaranteed’ to sign Argentina international if Aubameyang leaves

Antony, Manchester United, 2022/23

Breaking
23 May 2023

Man Utd dealt Antony blow as Ziyech to Ajax collapses

Eric Bailly, Marseille, 2022/23

25 Aug 2022

Eric Bailly Marseille loan: Fee, purchase option and contract details revealed

Samuel Umtiti, Barcelona, 2022/23

Breaking
23 May 2023

Official: Barcelona loan out Samuel Umtiti

Bernardo Silva, Man City, 2022/23

25 Aug 2022

'Bernardo Silva likes Barcelona a lot' - Guardiola

Alexander Isak, Real Sociedad, 2020/21

24 Aug 2022

Newcastle to sign Isak for €75m - Man Utd and Arsenal missing out on elite potential