- 26 Jun 2021
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
- 26 Jun 2021
Why Kounde favours Real Madrid over Premier League move
- 26 Jun 2021
‘Deschamps can no longer manage him’ – Mbappe’s ‘oversized ego’ criticised
- 26 Jun 2021
Hazard wasn't enjoying his life - Martinez admits concerns over Madrid star
- 25 Jun 2021
How much will Varane earn at Man Utd?
- 25 Jun 2021
Sancho is coming! But who will make way in the Man Utd squad?
- 25 Jun 2021
Tierney finally gives Arsenal good news after embarrassing transfer window start
- 25 Jun 2021
Mbappe signs! PSG add Kylian's brother to their academy
- 25 Jun 2021
Tierney signs new long-term Arsenal deal
- 25 Jun 2021
English ‘Mini Messi’ set for big Sporting CP move
- 24 Jun 2021
Real Madrid and Man Utd target Kounde shows he's not just a centre-back
- 24 Jun 2021
‘Staying at Juve a bigger challenge for Ronaldo than PSG move’
- 24 Jun 2021
Pogba defends ‘Juventus’ haircut amid Man Utd uncertainty
- 24 Jun 2021
Odegaard reveals how Ronaldo helped him at Real Madrid
- 24 Jun 2021
Odegaard sets Madrid targets after discussing Arsenal return
- 23 Jun 2021
Why Man Utd should push a Pogba-Varane swap with Real Madrid
- 23 Jun 2021
Fake news! Why Liverpool signing reports are off the mark
- 23 Jun 2021
‘Mbappe has asked to leave PSG’ – Real Madrid on alert as France star seeks to force move
- 23 Jun 2021
No agreement in place for Messi as Barca cut star’s wages
- 21 Jun 2021
‘Horrible, horrible Spain’ slammed by ex-Real Madrid star
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