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

Ruben Neves, Wolves, 2021/22

6 Jan 2022

Ruben Neves to Man Utd: Will the Red Devils get their man?

How much will Barcelona pay Sergio Aguero?

6 Jan 2022

Aguero set for Man City return weeks after retiring at Barca

Edinson Cavani celebrates scoring for Man Utd against Newcastle in the Premier League

6 Jan 2022

Barca target Cavani but a deal for another Man Utd star makes more sense

Neymar, Lionel Messi, PSG, 2020/21

6 Jan 2022

Neymar ruining Messi and PSG ready to take drastic action

Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring for PSG v Monaco

6 Jan 2022

‘Real Madrid have made fresh €50m Mbappe bid’

Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, PSG, 2021-22

5 Jan 2022

Mbappe to extend, Neymar to go: What PSG need in January transfer window

Aaron Ramsey, Juventus, Serie A

5 Jan 2022

Arsenal, Newcastle, Everton? Where will Juve reject Ramsey wind up?

Barcelona have registered Dani Alves

5 Jan 2022

TWO major transfer breakthroughs for Barcelona

Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger has been linked to Real Madrid and PSG

5 Jan 2022

Why Real Madrid's talks with Rudiger have stalled

Romelu Lukaku, Chelsea, 2021-22

3 Jan 2022

Lukaku to back down over Chelsea spat but scars will remain

Sven Botman: Why Ligue 1’s signing of the season wanted by Liverpool

3 Jan 2022

Revealed: Liverpool, Milan and Newcastle told Lille’s Botman asking price

Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick

3 Jan 2022

Wolves loss shows Man Utd have not improved since sacking Ole

Chelsea striker romelu Lukaku

3 Jan 2022

How Lukaku’s Chelsea fallout could send Kane to Man City

DJ Fer Palacio has denied infecting PSG's Lionel Messi with Covid-19

3 Jan 2022

‘Murderer’ – Argentine DJ denies infecting Messi with Covid-19

Erling Haaland, Borussia Dortmund, 2021/22

3 Jan 2022

Haaland to Barca? Laporta make stunning transfer claim

Romelu Lukaku, Chelsea, Premier League, 2021/22

23 May 2023

Curse of the Chelsea No.9 shirt strikes Lukaku

Romelu Lukaku, Aston Villa v Chelsea, 2021-22

30 Dec 2021

Lukaku: I'm not happy at Chelsea

Jonathan David playing for Lille against Troyes in Ligue 1

23 May 2023

Ligue 1 Team of the Season so far

Jonathan David, Lille, Ligue 1, 2021/22

23 May 2023

Why Arsenal and Liverpool have had a major boost in Jonathan David hunt

Barcelona star Gavi playing with his laces undone

22 Dec 2021

Xavi explains why Barca star Gavi plays with his laces undone