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

Casemiro, Real Madrid, 2021/22

23 Feb 2022

Real Madrid target son of France great as Casemiro replacement

Hakim ZIyech in Champions League action for Chelsea

23 Feb 2022

The Chelsea players who could be sold if Raphinha joins

Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid, Champions League final 2014

23 Feb 2022

What is Cristiano Ronaldo’s record against Atletico Madrid?

Fred, Man Utd, 2021-22

23 Feb 2022

Fred criticises ‘short-term’ Man Utd – but is he right?

Olivier Giroud, Chelsea, 2020-21

23 May 2023

From Kante to Giroud to Raphinha? Chelsea’s success in buying Premier League stars

Raphinha, Leeds, 2021-22

23 May 2023

How Chelsea will line up with Raphinha

Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku

22 Feb 2022

The most worrying sign yet for transfer disaster Lukaku

Didier Drogba, Chelsea

22 Feb 2022

Revealed: English club REJECTED £100k deal for Chelsea legend Drogba

Alvaro Morata, Juventus, 2021/22

22 Feb 2022

Morata reveals future plans after failed Barca move and fresh Arsenal interest

Jonathan David, Lille, Ligue 1, 2021/22

22 Feb 2022

David has his big Arsenal audition against Chelsea

Amad Diallo, Rangers, 2021/22

22 Feb 2022

Amad Diallo and Eriksen shine in friendly draw

Jack Wilshere, Aarhus, 2021/22

22 Feb 2022

How ex-Arsenal ace Wilshere wound up at Aarhus

Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku

20 Feb 2022

The most worrying sign yet for transfer disaster Lukaku

Lionel Messi, Marseille v PSG, 2021-22

21 Feb 2022

Messi breaks into Europe’s top 10 assist makers

Cristiano Ronaldo, Newcastle v Man Utd, 2021-22

19 Feb 2022

‘F*cking sort it out!’ – Man Utd told to mend rift after Ronaldo row

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2021/22

19 Feb 2022

Revealed: The Arsenal flop Arteta tips to explode

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2021/22

19 Feb 2022

Mbappe's FOUR conditions for a new PSG deal

Erling Haaland, Borussia Dortmund, 2021/22

19 Feb 2022

Why Madrid have landed ‘decisive’ blow to Man Utd and Chelsea over Haaland

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2021/22

17 Feb 2022

PSG ready record contract to keep Mbappe from Real Madrid

Antonio Conte, Tottenham, 2021-22

17 Feb 2022

How long until he quits? Furious Conte on brink of Spurs meltdown