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

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Milan, Serie A, 2021/22

6 Nov 2021

Ibra told me there's only one king at Milan - Giroud

Olivier Giroud, Chelsea, 2020-21

6 Nov 2021

Giroud: I’m still bitter over Chelsea exit

Al Sadd head coach Xavi is in line to be named Barcelona head coach

6 Nov 2021

What is Xavi's record as manager?

Xavi, Barcelona

6 Nov 2021

OFFICIAL: Xavi to become Barcelona head coach

Nicolas Pepe: Can Arsenal’s record-signing turn it around at the Emirates?

4 Nov 2021

Who can Barca realistically target to replace injury-prone Dembele?

Corentin Tolisso, Bayern Munich

4 Nov 2021

Who is Corentin Tolisso? The Bayern star linked to Spurs and PSG

Philippe Coutinho, Barcelona, 2021/22

4 Nov 2021

Newcastle are Barca’s last hope to offload Coutinho

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

4 Nov 2021

Why Pochettino is under pressure at PSG after one defeat in 16

Xavi at Al Sadd

3 Nov 2021

Forget Haaland and Pogba – here’s what Xavi’s Barca wishlist should be

Unai Emery managing Arsenal

3 Nov 2021

Emery rejects Newcastle approach to stay at Villarreal

Man Utd defender Raphael Varane

3 Nov 2021

Two injuries in two weeks – Should Man Utd be worried about Varane?

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba

3 Nov 2021

Project Pogba has been a failure at Man Utd – it’s time to end it

Amine Gouiri, Nice, Ligue 1, 2021/22

1 Nov 2021

Who is Amine Gouiri? The electric Nice attacker linked to Liverpool and Man City

Sergio Ramos has yet to debut for PSG since moving from Real Madrid

1 Nov 2021

Real Madrid proven right over Ramos as Arsenal dodged a bullet

Lionel Messi of PSG was substituted at half-time against Lille

1 Nov 2021

Messi’s PSG nightmare set to continue with fresh injury blow

Sergio Aguero in action for Barcelona against Real Madrid in La Liga

1 Nov 2021

Barca in crisis! Aguero ruled out for three months

Antonio Conte, Chelsea, 2020-21

1 Nov 2021

How much will Conte earn at Tottenham?

Unai Emery managing Arsenal

1 Nov 2021

Better than Ole, Arteta and Rodgers – Newcastle smart not to sleep on Emery

Harry Kane was booed by Spurs fans in the 3-0 loss to Man Utd

30 Oct 2021

One of our groan – Hopeless Kane paying price for failed Man City move

Aaron Ramsey, Juventus, Serie A

30 Oct 2021

Why Ramsey will be Newcastle’s first star signing