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, Man Utd, 2022-23

23 May 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo has no buyers in January

Endrick Palmeiras 2022-23

23 May 2023

Palmeiras wonderkid Endrick celebrates creating history with Haaland tribute

Ruben Neves, Wolves, 2021/22

26 Oct 2022

Barcelona repeat trusted trick with Neves as De Jong's future remains unclear

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, European Cup

26 Oct 2022

Messi’s Champions League exploits fuelling Ronaldo’s transfer desire

Cristiano Ronaldo, Sporting CP

26 Oct 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo: Why Sporting CP return is impossible

Erling Haaland, Man City, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Haaland gives Premier League rivals hope as he finally shows a weakness

Jonathan David, 2022/23

26 Oct 2022

Man Utd get boost in Jonathan David transfer hunt

Arnaud Kalimuendo, Rennes, 2022/23

24 Oct 2022

Who is Arnaud Kalimuendo? France's next great striking prospect

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd, 2022-23

24 Oct 2022

Why Man Utd could face £10m Ronaldo bill in January

Harry Kane, Tottenham v Man Utd, 2022/23

24 Oct 2022

Are you watching Man Utd? Spurs warned over Kane’s future amid Conte contract troubles

Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United, Erik ten Hag, 2022/23

24 Oct 2022

Revealed: Man Utd’s plan if Ronaldo leaves in January

Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal, 2022

23 May 2023

THREE strikers Chelsea prefer to Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo, Chelsea

23 May 2023

Ronaldo faces familiar Chelsea transfer problem ahead of January window

Romelu Lukaku, Inter, 2022/23

21 Oct 2022

How Chelsea are set to lose €50m on Lukaku

Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United, Erik ten Hag, 2022/23

21 Oct 2022

Revealed: Cristiano Ronaldo’s enormous Man Utd fine

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd, 2022-23

23 May 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo's potential options for a January transfer

Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona, 2022/23

21 Oct 2022

Why De Jong to Man Utd looks unlikely after Xavi hint

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Why Man Utd really could release Ronaldo in January

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd, 2022-23

20 Oct 2022

Revealed: Man Utd's shocking Ronaldo statistics

Neymar, PSG, 2021/22

20 Oct 2022

How Chelsea could have lined up with Neymar