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

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

Cristiano Ronaldo, Paul Pogba, Manchester United

23 May 2023

The Man Utd players who should leave with Solskjaer

Rennes winger Jeremy Doku playing for Belgium against Italy at Euro 2020

21 Nov 2021

Barca told they can't afford Rennes wing wizard Doku

Zinedine Zidane has been linked to Man Utd

21 Nov 2021

Why Zidane will NOT take the Man Utd job

Cristiano Ronaldo in Man Utd's shock Premier League loss to Watford

21 Nov 2021

Ole’s Man Utd are pound for pound the WORST in recent history

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Manchester United, 2020/21

20 Nov 2021

Revealed: How much Man Utd must pay Ole if he is sacked

Donny van de Beek, Manchester United, 2021/22

20 Nov 2021

Van de Beek continues to be WASTED by Ole

Christian Pulisic celebrates scoring for Chelsea against Leicester

20 Nov 2021

Rudiger, Pulisic and Ziyech make Chelsea’s January plan clearer in thumping Leicester win

Mohamed Salah in action, Liverpool v Atletico Madrid

20 Nov 2021

Liverpool tipped to sell Salah for ‘silly money’ – but what is he worth?

Hakim ZIyech in Champions League action for Chelsea

20 Nov 2021

Tuchel deals Barcelona blow over Ziyech hopes