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

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2021/22

19 Aug 2022

Mbappe forced Di Maria out of PSG to weaken Neymar

Erik ten Hag on the Manchester United touchline.

19 Aug 2022

How Juventus are planning to snatch Man Utd target for free

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd, 2021/22

18 Aug 2022

Borussia Dortmund are Ronaldo’s ‘last chance’ of Man Utd exit

Casemiro, Real Madrid, 2021/22

18 Aug 2022

Man Utd are INSANE paying €80m for a player set to turn 31

Timo Werner for Chelsea

18 Aug 2022

Why Timo Werner left Chelsea

Christian Pulisic, Chelsea, 2022/23

18 Aug 2022

Man Utd should be insulted by Chelsea's Pulisic transfer stance

Luis Figo, Real Madrid legends, 2015/16

18 Aug 2022

The Figo Affair: Infamous Barcelona to Real Madrid transfer to become a Netflix documentary

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd, 2022-23

18 Aug 2022

‘Ronaldo doesn’t have time to waste’ – Nani defends Man Utd star

Gerard Pique, Barcelona, 2022/23

17 Aug 2022

Pique and Busquets could force De Jong and Aubameyang out of Barcelona

Christian Pulisic, Chelsea, 2021/22

17 Aug 2022

Christian Pulisic to Man Utd: Chelsea attacker solves one huge problem

Cristiano Ronaldo, Brentford v Man Utd, 2022/23

17 Aug 2022

Speak up, Cristiano! Ronaldo’s silence is hurting Man Utd

Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona, 2021/22

17 Aug 2022

Barcelona bullied Man Utd into chasing mercenaries like Rabiot

Cody Gakpo prior to PSV's Champions League match with Rangers

17 Aug 2022

Cody Gakpo to Man Utd transfer is on a knife edge

Marco Asensio, Real Madrid, 2021/22

15 Aug 2022

Asensio's Real Madrid future outlined by Ancelotti

Cristiano Ronaldo in action for Man Utd.

15 Aug 2022

Revealed: Simeone's Ronaldo transfer stance amid Atletico Madrid rumours

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd, 2021/22

15 Aug 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo could become the new Luis Suarez

Aaron Wan-Bissaka Man Utd 2022-23

15 Aug 2022

Wan-Bissaka and the five right-backs Barcelona want to sign

Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, PSG, 2021/22

15 Aug 2022

Neymar vs Mbappe: What the hell is going on at PSG?

Thomas Tuchel on the Chelsea bench.

23 May 2023

All signs point to Chelsea landing two huge signings this week

Bernardo Silva, Man City, 2022/23

13 Aug 2022

Barcelona drop Bernardo Silva transfer hint