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

Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United

27 Aug 2021

Ronaldo, Sancho and Varane signed - Ole MUST win the league now

Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo

27 Aug 2021

‘He’s home!’ – How Rashford, Sancho and Man Utd fans reacted to Ronaldo deal

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo

23 May 2023

Revealed: Ronaldo becomes the best-paid Premier League player ever

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo

27 Aug 2021

Why Ronaldo is better suited to Man Utd than City

Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring for Portugal against Hungary at Euro 2020

26 Aug 2021

Which Premier League club would suit Ronaldo best?

Is Erling Haaland Real Madrid’s future?

26 Aug 2021

Haaland’s journey to become football’s best-paid star

Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo

26 Aug 2021

€175m less than Kane? City's offer to legend Ronaldo is an insult

Arsenal's Lucas Torreira has been loaned to Fiorentina

26 Aug 2021

OFFICIAL: Arsenal loan Torreira to Fiorentina

Pep Guardiola, Barcelona, 2010/11

26 Aug 2021

Why Pep Guardiola left Barcelona

How could Chelsea line up with Harry Kane?

26 Aug 2021

Premier League top earners: Kane in talks over record pay packet

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has announced he will quit the club

26 Aug 2021

Guardiola announces he will QUIT Man City and what he will do next

Real Madrid have bid €160m for PSG's Kylian Mbappe

25 Aug 2021

'Mbappe wants to leave,' PSG confirm amid Real Madrid interest

How could Chelsea line up with Harry Kane?

25 Aug 2021

Kane rejects Man City: I'm staying at Tottenham

Diego Simeone has signed a new Atletico Madrid contract until 2024

25 Aug 2021

Atletico Madrid complete €30m signing of Brazil star

Declan Rice’s “upside is off the charts”, according to Owen Hargreaves

25 Aug 2021

Five Declan Rice alternatives for Man Utd late in the transfer window

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

25 Aug 2021

Race for Haaland: Why Premier League clubs have been boosted

Koeman wants Barcelona changes: Our only signing was Dest!

25 Aug 2021

Barca's transfer hopes hit as exit hopes for two more players hit a hitch

Kylian Mbappe has blown hot and cold for PSG this season.

24 Aug 2021

Which Premier League side made Mbappe bid?

Real Madrid transfer target Kylian Mbappe playing for PSG in Ligue 1, 2020/21

23 Aug 2021

Mbappe could leave PSG, Arteta under pressure – Monday’s biggest stories

Arteta has come under fire at times as Arsenal boss

23 Aug 2021

The SIX matches Arteta has to save his Arsenal job