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

Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal, 2021/22

28 Mar 2022

Ronaldo fumes after being asked about his future

Kieran Tierney, Arsenal, 2021/22

23 May 2023

What is the transfer value of Real Madrid target Kieran Tierney?

Eden Hazard, Real Madrid, 2021/22

26 Mar 2022

Real Madrid aim to free up €50m with transfers for three hard-to-shift players

Luke Shaw, Manchester United, 2021/22

26 Mar 2022

Shaw’s explosive comments hint at Man Utd discontent

Conor Gallagher, England, 202122

26 Mar 2022

Gallagher enhances his Chelsea chances with decisive England display

Diogo Jota, Liverpool, 2021/22

26 Mar 2022

Revealed: Liverpool’s Jota once turned down over €2,600 transfer fee

Aurelien Tchouameni celebrates scoring his first France goal against Ivory Coast

26 Mar 2022

Tchouameni ready for Man Utd, Chelsea or Madrid transfer after shining for France

Man Utd's Raphael Varane taken off injured for France and replaced by William Saliba, who was debuting

26 Mar 2022

Varane injured again but no reason for Man Utd to worry

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2021-22

24 Mar 2022

Mbappe's sponsorship revolt and how it affects PSG and Madrid

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba

24 Mar 2022

Gerrard could see Pogba favour Aston Villa transfer over Arsenal

Tammy Abraham, Roma, 2021/22

24 Mar 2022

Man Utd targeting €120m Abraham transfer is a huge blow for Chelsea

Mesut Ozil, Fenerbahce, 2021/22

24 Mar 2022

Arsenal all over again: Ozil kicked out of Fenerbahce squad

Pedri, Barcelona, 2021/22

24 Mar 2022

'Real Madrid told me I wasn't good enough' – Pedri

Kylian Mbappe, Paul Pogba, France, 2021/22

24 Mar 2022

Mbappe tells Pogba: I’m fed up

Eden Hazard, Real Madrid, 2021/22

23 Mar 2022

Real Madrid beat Chelsea, Barca and Man Utd to top injury-cost table

Victor Osimhen, Napoli, 2021/22

23 Mar 2022

Arsenal transfer targets: What does Arteta want from a No.9?

Raphinha, Norwich v Leeds, 2021/22

23 Mar 2022

Barcelona lead Chelsea in Raphinha transfer race

Paul Pogba, Manchester United, 2021/22

23 Mar 2022

Pogba to leave Man Utd? The strongest hint yet the France star will go

Franck Kessie, Milan, 2021/22

23 Mar 2022

Kessie’s Barcelona wage and signing bonus revealed ahead of transfer

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, 2021/22

23 Mar 2022

Dybala decision could lead to Salah leaving Liverpool