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

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2021/22

23 May 2022

Monaco land massive windfall from Mbappe’s new PSG contract

Mbappe 2025 image

23 May 2022

Mbappe won’t rule out Real Madrid transfer in three years

Who is Boubacar Kamara? The Marseille midfielder wanted by Barcelona and Bayern Munich

23 May 2023

Who is Boubacar Kamara? Aston Villa's new free transfer from Marseille

Robert Lewandowski, Bayern Munich, 2021/22

22 May 2022

Bayern Munich have 'lost' Robert Lewandowski, says agent

Alexandre Lacazette, Arsenal, 2021/22

22 May 2022

Arsenal gifted Tottenham Champions League spot in January transfer window

Mbappe 2025 image

Breaking
22 May 2022

OFFICIAL: Mbappe announces new PSG contract

Robert Lewandowski, Bayern Munich, 2021/22

21 May 2022

Barcelona the big losers of Mbappe saga as Real Madrid launch Lewandowski transfer bid

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2021/22

21 May 2022

Revealed: What Mbappe told Perez as he rejected Real Madrid

Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring against Manchester United

21 May 2022

Man Utd’s transfer plans hit by Mbappe’s Real Madrid rejection

Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring against Liverpool

21 May 2022

Liverpool transfer news: Mbappe’s Real Madrid rejection should be rejoiced

Kylian Mbappe and Marco Verratti, PSG, 2021-22

21 May 2022

Mbappe’s image rights: Why these matter in Real Madrid transfer collapse

Robert Lewandowski, Bayern Munich, 2021/22

23 May 2023

Lewandowski to Barcelona: Xavi confirms transfer talks

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2021/22

21 May 2022

Real Madrid transfer news: Mbappe rejection leaves Los Blancos in turmoil

Victor Osimhen, Napoli, 2021/22

21 May 2022

Victor Osimhen transfer value: What is the Arsenal, Man Utd and Spurs target worth?

Tammy Abraham, Roma, 2021/22

21 May 2022

Tammy Abraham: Roma striker makes Serie A history in debut season after Chelsea transfer

LeBron James, Miami Heat, 2011

21 May 2022

Kylian Mbappe: How LeBron James has inspired Real Madrid and PSG transfer drama

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2021/22

23 May 2023

Mbappe transfer update: Contracts agreed with both Real Madrid and PSG

Jude Bellingham, Marco Rose, Borussia Dortmund, 2021/22

20 May 2022

Bellingham transfer news: How Rose sacking effects Man Utd, Liverpool and Real Madrid

Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United, 2021/22

20 May 2022

Man Utd need to sign 'mentality players' over next three transfer windows - Rangnick

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2021/22

20 May 2022

Mbappe rejects Real Madrid? Three reasons why the PSG striker could say no