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 celebrates Champions League success with Chelsea

26 Nov 2021

Pep, Klopp or Tuchel? Who is the greatest manager in the world?

Will Cavani be a success for Man Utd?

26 Nov 2021

Cavani to Barca? Don’t rule out a Man Utd revival

Zidane continues to be asked who he would like to see leading the line in 2021/22

26 Nov 2021

Zidane reaches PSG agreement, Poch heading to Man Utd

Ousmane Dembele playing against Benfica in the Champions League

26 Nov 2021

Dembele's Barca career had 'turning point' in Benfica clash, says France legend

Basel striker Arthur Cabral has been linked to Barcelona

25 Nov 2021

Why Barca have turned Basel’s Arthur Cabral to solve No.9 issues

Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana is wanted by Arsenal, Inter and Lyon

25 Nov 2021

How Onana has put Arsenal, Barca and Inter on alert

PSG do not reject Pochettino Real Madrid links: He’s got two years left on his deal

25 Nov 2021

Pochettino will REJECT Man Utd, Henry claims

Christopher Nkunku celebrates scoring of RB Leipzig, 2021/22

25 Nov 2021

More goals than Salah and Ronaldo – Liverpool and Chelsea should not sleep on Leipzig star

Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates winning the 2019 Champions League with Liverpool

23 May 2023

Reece James v Trent Alexander-Arnold: Who is the more valuable?

Michael Carrick, Manchester United caretaker manager, Villarreal, Champions League

25 Nov 2021

Revealed: Man Utd’s five-man shortlist for interim manager post

Could Renato Sanches replace Gini Wijnaldum at Liverpool?

24 Nov 2021

Renato Sanches talks failed Barca move amid Arsenal and Liverpool interest

Zinedine Zidane has been linked to Man Utd

24 Nov 2021

Zidane rejects PSG: Here’s what it means for Man Utd, Madrid and Poch

Paul Pogba, Manchester United, Premier League, 2021/22

24 Nov 2021

Why Xavi has given Real Madrid and Juve a boost in Pogba chase

Ilkay Gundogan, Manchester City, 2021/22

24 Nov 2021

Why Gundogan to Arsenal is not as crazy as it sounds

Erling Haaland celebrates hat-trick in DFB-Pokal first round

24 Nov 2021

Dortmund's €18m plan to keep Haaland from Madrid, PSG and Man City

Ousmane Dembele playing against Benfica in the Champions League

24 Nov 2021

Xavi playing with fire as he admits he ‘took a risk’ on Dembele

Hugo Ekitike, Reims, 2021/22

22 Nov 2021

Why Arsenal and Spurs should be watching teenage hitman Ekitike

Harry Maguire, Manchester United

22 Nov 2021

Why Man Utd will be a NIGHTMARE for the new manager

Pedri playing for Barcelona against Bayern Munich in the Champions League

22 Nov 2021

Bayern ready to launch monster bid to sign Pedri

PSG do not reject Pochettino Real Madrid links: He’s got two years left on his deal

22 Nov 2021

Why Pochettino could leave PSG for Man Utd