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

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2021/22

1 Dec 2021

How Arsenal and Arteta are planning for Man Utd’s new-manager bounce

Ousmane Dembele playing against Benfica in the Champions League

1 Dec 2021

Barcelona give Dembele contract ultimatum

Former RB Leipzig manager Ralf Rangnick

1 Dec 2021

Why Ralf Rangnick cannot manage Man Utd against Arsenal

Ferran Torres, Manchester City, 2021/22

1 Dec 2021

Pep deals Barcelona’s Ferran Torres hopes a major blow

Lionel Messi, Ballon d'Or 2021

30 Nov 2021

‘Farce Football’ – How Twitter reacted to Messi’s Ballon d’Or win

Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring twice vs RB Leipzig

29 Nov 2021

Lionel Messi wins seventh Ballon d'Or

Paul Pogba, Manchester United, Premier League, 2021/22

29 Nov 2021

What does Rangnick appointment mean for Pogba?

Ferran Torres, Manchester City, 2021/22

29 Nov 2021

How Barca could raise €100m to sign Torres by selling fringe players

#GlazersOut, #KroenkeOut, #AgnelliOut – the fan rebellions against Super League owners

27 Nov 2021

Juventus raided amid claims of financial irregularities

PSG's Kylian Mbappe shoots at goal in a Ligue 1 match vs Angers

26 Nov 2021

PSG rejecting €200m Mbappe offer is one of the worst pieces of business ever

Kessie rejects new Milan deal: Where could he go next?

26 Nov 2021

Why Liverpool, Spurs and PSG’s hopes of signing Kessie have been boosted

Thomas Tuchel celebrates Champions League success with Chelsea

26 Nov 2021

Pep, Klopp or Tuchel? Who is the greatest manager in the world?

Will Cavani be a success for Man Utd?

26 Nov 2021

Cavani to Barca? Don’t rule out a Man Utd revival

Zidane continues to be asked who he would like to see leading the line in 2021/22

26 Nov 2021

Zidane reaches PSG agreement, Poch heading to Man Utd

Ousmane Dembele playing against Benfica in the Champions League

26 Nov 2021

Dembele's Barca career had 'turning point' in Benfica clash, says France legend

Basel striker Arthur Cabral has been linked to Barcelona

25 Nov 2021

Why Barca have turned Basel’s Arthur Cabral to solve No.9 issues

Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana is wanted by Arsenal, Inter and Lyon

25 Nov 2021

How Onana has put Arsenal, Barca and Inter on alert

PSG do not reject Pochettino Real Madrid links: He’s got two years left on his deal

25 Nov 2021

Pochettino will REJECT Man Utd, Henry claims

Christopher Nkunku celebrates scoring of RB Leipzig, 2021/22

25 Nov 2021

More goals than Salah and Ronaldo – Liverpool and Chelsea should not sleep on Leipzig star

Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates winning the 2019 Champions League with Liverpool

23 May 2023

Reece James v Trent Alexander-Arnold: Who is the more valuable?