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

Jude Bellingham, Borussia Dortmund, 2021/22

10 Apr 2022

Phillips, Bellingham or Rice? Man Utd may need to look further for midfield transfer

Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring twice vs RB Leipzig

10 Apr 2022

11 goal contributions in nine games – Messi is back!

Christpher Nkunku, RB Leipzig, 2021/22

10 Apr 2022

Man Utd’s failure to land Nkunku transfer is a major red flag

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2021/22

10 Apr 2022

Mbappe’s value skyrocketing as Real Madrid transfer talks pause

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

9 Apr 2022

What happened to Man Utd stars Ole threatened to transfer after 2019 Everton drubbing?

Gavi, Barcelona, 2021-22

9 Apr 2022

Barcelona power rankings: Gavi explodes, Memphis crashes

Antonio Conte, Tottenham, 2021/22

9 Apr 2022

Conte showing with Spurs that Man Utd made a huge mistake

Nicolas Pepe, Arsenal, 2021/22

9 Apr 2022

What is Nicolas Pepe’s transfer value?

Gavi, Barcelona, 2021/22

9 Apr 2022

Xavi optimistic as he issues Gavi contract update

Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United, 2021/22

9 Apr 2022

CR7th! Ronaldo set for worst EVER league finish

Jude Bellingham, Dortmund, 2021/22

23 May 2023

What is the transfer value of Man Utd, Real Madrid and Liverpool target Bellingham?

Erik ten Hag, Ajax, 2021/22

2 Apr 2022

Ten Hag quotes hint that he's unsuited for the Man Utd job

Marcus Rashford, Man Utd, 2021/22

2 Apr 2022

What is Marcus Rashford’s transfer value?

Karim Benzema, Real Madrid, 2021/22

2 Apr 2022

Who needs Haaland when you have Benzema?

Marcus Rashford, Man Utd, 2021/22

2 Apr 2022

It’s official: Rashford and Man Utd are over

Arsenal's Folarin Balogun has been in great form for Middlesbrough

2 Apr 2022

Balogun’s red-hot form could save Arsenal millions in transfer fees

Thomas Meunier, Dortmund, 2021/22

1 Apr 2022

Meunier mourns failed Barcelona transfer bid

Erik Ten Hag Ajax 2020/21

1 Apr 2022

Next Man Utd manager: Why Ten Hag announcement could be WEEKS away

Ryan Gravenberch, Ajax, 2021/22

1 Apr 2022

Blow to Barca and Madrid as Ten Hag talks up Gravenberch to Bayern transfer

Vinicius Tobias, Shakhtar Donetsk, 2021/22

1 Apr 2022

Official: Real Madrid sign Vinicius Tobias on loan from Shakhtar