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

Van Gaal says Van de Beek wrong to join Man Utd after huge derby snub

2 Oct 2021

Van de Beek has no Man Utd future after Everton snub

Arsenal unveil Ben White, who arrives for £50m from Brighton

2 Oct 2021

We believe that White can become extraordinary – Arteta backs Arsenal man for greatness

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Paul Pogba, Manchester United, 2021/22

2 Oct 2021

Pogba pushed to Real Madrid – here’s why they won’t sign him

Jadon Sancho, Manchester United, 2021/22

1 Oct 2021

Sancho and Van de Beek’s troubles in focus – Friday’s biggest stories

Eddie Nketiah, Arsenal, 2021/22

1 Oct 2021

What next for Arsenal’s forgotten man Nketiah?

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring against Juventus, Real Madrid 2017/18

1 Oct 2021

How Ronaldo will help Real Madrid land Mbappe and Haaland

Man City boss Pep Guardiola chats to Phil Foden during a Champions League tie with PSG

1 Oct 2021

Guardiola: Klopp is the reason I’m still in the business

Etienne Green, Saint-Etienne, 2021/22

1 Oct 2021

Who is Etienne Green? The England U21 goalkeeper starring in France

Donny van de Beek, Manchester United, 2020/21

1 Oct 2021

The proof that Ole doesn't trust Van de Beek

Lorenzo Pellegrini is wanted by Liverpool and Spurs

30 Sep 2021

Why Liverpool and Spurs will miss out on Roma star Pellegrini

David Luiz, Flamengo, 2021

30 Sep 2021

David Luiz endures difficult start to Flamengo career

Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United, Champions League, 2021/22

30 Sep 2021

Ronaldo: The greatest clutch player ever

Donny van de Beek, Manchester United, 2021/22

30 Sep 2021

Van de Beek at Man Utd breaking point after Villarreal snub

Ronald Koeman to remain as Barcelona boss after talks with Joan Laporta

30 Sep 2021

Three reasons why Barcelona have not sacked Koeman

Cavani reveals how close he came to leaving Man Utd for Boca Juniors

29 Sep 2021

How Cavani could make Barcelona deal possible

Thomas Tuchel celebrates Champions League success with Chelsea

29 Sep 2021

Why Paris Saint-Germain sacked Chelsea hero Tuchel

Romelu Lukaku, Chelsea, Premier League, 2021/22

29 Sep 2021

Revealed: How Juve plan to stop Chelsea star Lukaku

Gerard Pique, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Champions League, 2021/22

29 Sep 2021

Barca’s wage limit slashed to the SEVENTH biggest in La Liga

Erling Haaland, Borussia Dortmund v Union Berlin, 2021-22

29 Sep 2021

Real Madrid given huge Mbappe and Haaland boost as salary limit revealed

Memphis Depay at his Barcelona unveiling, July 2022

27 Sep 2021

Depay, Rudiger updates, Neymar a ‘tramp’ and Arsenal takeover – Monday’s biggest stories