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

Karim Benzema, Real Madrid, 2021/22

27 May 2022

Champions League final: Benzema deserves Ballon d’Or – win or lose

Sadio Mane, Liverpool, 2021/22

27 May 2022

Mane to Bayern for €30m? Liverpool star's real transfer value revealed

Aaron Hickey, Bologna, 2021/22

23 May 2023

Hickey to Arsenal transfer: How good is the Bologna full-back?

Lionel Messi, Barcelona, 2020/21

27 May 2022

Messi to Laporta: Get my name out of your mouth

Ousmane Dembele, Barcelona, 2021/22

27 May 2022

Why Arsenal and Chelsea have renewed hope of Ousmane Dembele transfer

Rafael Leao, Milan, 2021/22

27 May 2022

Real Madrid dealt transfer blow over 'untouchable' Leao

Sadio Mane, Liverpool, 2021/22

27 May 2022

Mane: How I forgave Klopp and rejected Man Utd

Kylian Mbappe signs a new PSG contract

26 May 2022

Real Madrid can't tell UEFA what to do – Ceferin on failed Mbappe transfer

Jose Mourinho celebrates winning the Conference League with Roma

26 May 2022

Crying Mourinho: I feel like the Special One again

Mohamed Salah and Thiago Alcantara celebrate winning the 2022 FA Cup final with Liverpool

25 May 2022

Mo Salah: I'm staying at Liverpool for sure

PSG attacker Neymar playing against Marseille in Ligue 1

25 May 2022

Neymar will need to join Barcelona for free, says Laporta

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2021/22

25 May 2022

PSG sign players into ‘slavery’ - Barcelona president Laporta

Aurelien Tchouameni, Monaco, 2021/22

25 May 2022

Real Madrid to beat PSG and Liverpool to Tchouameni transfer

Todd Boehly, Chelsea

25 May 2022

Chelsea takeover: UK government gives OK for Boehly deal to be completed

New Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag

24 May 2022

Man Utd owner promises Ten Hag transfer funds to rebuild squad

Raphinha, Leeds, 2021/22

23 May 2022

Ten Hag’s Man Utd presentation, Raphinha bid rejected – Monday’s five key events

Kylian Mbappe signs a new PSG contract

23 May 2022

PSG hit back at Tebas over Mbappe contract claims: La Liga is going downhill

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