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

Ex-Liverpool ace described as ‘Mbappe who broke his leg’
  • 31 May 2021

Ex-Liverpool ace described as ‘Mbappe who broke his leg’

A decade of QSI at PSG: The huge net spend that bought Neymar, Mbappe but no Champions League
  • 31 May 2021

A decade of QSI at PSG: The huge net spend that bought Neymar, Mbappe but no Champions League

How much will Barcelona pay Sergio Aguero?
  • 31 May 2021

How much will Barcelona pay Sergio Aguero?

PSG do not reject Pochettino Real Madrid links: He’s got two years left on his deal
  • 30 May 2021

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

Forget Havertz and Werner – £32m for Kante is the best money Chelsea have ever spent
  • 29 May 2021

Forget Havertz and Werner – £32m for Kante is the best money Chelsea have ever spent

One simple reason why Barcelona will not sack Koeman
  • 29 May 2021

One simple reason why Barcelona will not sack Koeman

Lyon appoint former Ajax and Dortmund boss Peter Bosz
  • 29 May 2021

Lyon appoint former Ajax and Dortmund boss Peter Bosz

The incredible 2020/21 stats of Brentford playoff hero Ivan Toney
  • 29 May 2021

The incredible 2020/21 stats of Brentford playoff hero Ivan Toney

Neymar clan hits out at ‘baseless’ sexual assault accusations amid Nike split
  • 28 May 2021

Neymar clan hits out at ‘baseless’ sexual assault accusations amid Nike split

Zidane, Flick, Conte out, Mourinho in – 31 coaching changes already in Europe’s big five leagues
  • 28 May 2021

Zidane, Flick, Conte out, Mourinho in – 31 coaching changes already in Europe’s big five leagues

Klopp explains why Liverpool signed £36m Konate from RB Leipzig
  • 28 May 2021

Klopp explains why Liverpool signed £36m Konate from RB Leipzig

Liverpool announce £36m Konate signing from RB Leipzig
  • 28 May 2021

Liverpool announce £36m Konate signing from RB Leipzig

Ole’s dream: How Solskjaer wants Man Utd to line up with his four perfect summer signings
  • 28 May 2021

Ole’s dream: How Solskjaer wants Man Utd to line up with his four perfect summer signings

Juventus sack Pirlo after miserable campaign, Allegri to take over
  • 28 May 2021

Juventus sack Pirlo after miserable campaign, Allegri to take over

Barcelona set to HALF Messi’s wages – what we know about the negotiations so far
  • 28 May 2021

Barcelona set to HALF Messi’s wages – what we know about the negotiations so far

Busquets and Alba ready to stall on Barcelona contract negotiations
  • 28 May 2021

Busquets and Alba ready to stall on Barcelona contract negotiations

What next for Zinedine Zidane after leaving Real Madrid?
  • 23 May 2023

What next for Zinedine Zidane after leaving Real Madrid?

Official: Milan reach €15m agreement to sign Lille keeper Maignan
  • 27 May 2021

Official: Milan reach €15m agreement to sign Lille keeper Maignan

Depay is no Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar or Mbappe, says Lyon sporting director
  • 27 May 2021

Depay is no Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar or Mbappe, says Lyon sporting director

Former Arsenal and England star Wilshere released by Bournemouth
  • 27 May 2021

Former Arsenal and England star Wilshere released by Bournemouth