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

Thomas Tuchel, Chelsea, 2021/22

17 Mar 2022

Tuchel to Man Utd: How would the Red Devils line up?

Erling Haaland, Borussia Dortmund, 2021/22

17 Mar 2022

How much will Haaland earn at Man City? Ronaldo's salary to be eclipsed

Eden Hazard, Real Madrid, 2021/22

17 Mar 2022

Hazard’s comments hint Arsenal transfer is possible

Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger has been linked to Real Madrid and PSG

23 May 2023

Why Juventus are now favourites to sign Rudiger over Madrid

Samuel Umtiti, Barcelona, 2021/22

16 Mar 2022

Barcelona launch plan for Umtiti summer transfer

Erling Haaland, Dortmund, 2021/22

16 Mar 2022

Man City blow Barca and Real Madrid away with huge Haaland contract offer

Neymar, PSG, 2021/22

16 Mar 2022

PSG offer Neymar to Barcelona in summer transfer deal

Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United, 2021/22

16 Mar 2022

Ronaldo goes: The Man Utd stars who must be put up for transfer

Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland is wanted by Europe's top clubs

23 May 2023

Bayern gain on Barca and Madrid: Ranking the contenders to sign Haaland

Memphis Depay at his Barcelona unveiling, July 2022

14 Mar 2022

Memphis linked with Premier League transfer despite Man Utd flop

Erling Haaland playing for Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga

14 Mar 2022

Haaland to Barcelona: Transfer possible under these conditions

Neymar, PSG v Real Madrid, Champions League, 2021/22

14 Mar 2022

Neymar and Ramos both ready to hand in PSG transfer requests

Xavi, Barcelona, 2021/22

12 Mar 2022

The Xavi myth: Barcelona's summer transfer targets prove tiki-taka is dead

Sadio Mane, Liverpool, 2021/22

12 Mar 2022

Mane sends transfer message: I want to play with Mbappe

Erling Haaland, Dortmund, 2021/22

12 Mar 2022

Haaland to Man City? Failed Ronaldo transfer a blessing for Guardiola

Luis Diaz, Liverpool, 2021/22

12 Mar 2022

What is Luis Diaz’s transfer valuation?

Marcus Rashford, Man Utd, 2021/22

12 Mar 2022

Man Utd must put Rashford on transfer list

Renato Sanches, Lille, 2021/22

12 Mar 2022

Renato Sanches shows why Arsenal should NOT make a transfer move

Antonio Rudiger, Chelsea, 2021/22

11 Mar 2022

The Chelsea players Man Utd should sign

Thiago Silva, Chelsea, 2021/22

11 Mar 2022

Chelsea crisis: Blues face ‘financial paralysis’