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

Vinicius Jr, Real Madrid, 2021/22

13 Dec 2021

PSG set for transfer war with Madrid over Mbappe and Vinicius Jr

Kalvin Phillips, Leeds Utd

13 Dec 2021

Man Utd’s five best alternatives to Kalvin Phillips

Matthijs de Ligt, Juventus, 2021/22

11 Dec 2021

‘Shame’ De Ligt to Bayern talks broke down, says Raiola

David de Gea, Man Utd, 2021/22

11 Dec 2021

De Gea’s Man Utd turnaround complete as Ronaldo eclipsed in Norwich win

Dusan Vlahovic celebrates scoring for Fiorentina in Serie A

11 Dec 2021

Arsenal target Vlahovic closes in on Ronaldo scoring record

Dortmund's Erling Haaland celebrates a goal with Youssoufa Moukoko

11 Dec 2021

Why Man Utd’s Haaland hope renewed after Raiola’s Madrid and Barca comments

Wesley Fofana, Leicester, 2020/21

10 Dec 2021

Signing Fofana would take Chelsea into a new era

Georginio Wijnaldum celebrates for PSG against RB Leipzig in the Champions League

10 Dec 2021

Why Wijnaldum could be Arsenal bound six months after leaving Liverpool for PSG

Antonio Rudiger won’t consider new Chelsea contract until he returns from the Euros

10 Dec 2021

Rudiger the world’s best-paid defender? What Madrid, PSG and Bayern may offer

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd v Man CIty, 2021-22

10 Dec 2021

Four reasons why Ronaldo will not leave Man Utd for Real Madrid

Xavi, Bayern v Barcelona, 2021-22

10 Dec 2021

Xavi makes worst start by a Barcelona manager for 34 years

Eden Hazard, Real Madrid, 2021/22

9 Dec 2021

Real Madrid’s Hazard asking price revealed as West Ham bid rejected

Kalvin Phillips, Leeds Utd

9 Dec 2021

Revealed: Why Kalvin Phillips would snub Man Utd for Liverpool move

Ben White, Arsenal v Brentford

9 Dec 2021

How Arsenal are planning to save millions in the transfer market

Mason Greenwood playing in a pre-season friendly for Manchester United against Derby County

9 Dec 2021

Rangnick’s Greenwood comments open door to Haaland deal

Ousmane Dembele playing against Benfica in the Champions League

23 May 2023

From Dembele to Griezmann – how Barcelona blew £1bn in the transfer market

Mauro Icardi playing for PSG against Angers in Ligue 1

8 Dec 2021

10 Ligue 1 players who could move in January

Jonathan David playing for Lille against Wolfsburg in the Champions League

8 Dec 2021

Arsenal, Barca and Liverpool’s January to be shaped by Wolfsburg v Lille

Bruno Fernandes, Edinson Cavani, Man Utd, 2021/22

8 Dec 2021

Why Barca are likelier to land Cavani than Torres

Erling Haaland celebrates a goal against Besiktas

8 Dec 2021

Haaland’s crazy Champions League record has Man Utd, Madrid, Chelsea and PSG salivating