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

Jaap Stam, FC Cincinnati, MLS, 2021

27 Sep 2021

Jaap Stam’s managerial record: How has the Man Utd legend performed in the dugout?

Thierry Henry is Arsenal’s record goal scorer and a World Cup winner with France.

27 Sep 2021

Henry gives huge Arsenal takeover update

Memphis Depay, Barcelona, 2021/22

27 Sep 2021

Barcelona to open Memphis contract talks

Chelsea transfer target Jules Kounde playing for Sevilla in La Liga

27 Sep 2021

Why Chelsea should forget De Ligt and focus on Kounde

Barcelona are heavily linked with Roberto Martinez of Belgium

27 Sep 2021

Who is favourite to be the next Barcelona head coach? Matinez leads the way

Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, PSG, 2021-22

27 Sep 2021

Mbappe v Neymar, Messi v Poch – PSG’s ego-filled dressing room

Who is Daniel Ek? The Spotify billionaire who wants to buy Arsenal

26 Sep 2021

Who is Daniel Ek? The Spotify billionaire who wants to buy Arsenal

Gigio Donnarumma, Italy v England, Euro 2020 final

25 Sep 2021

Juve want Donnarumma – here’s how they can make a deal work

Mohamed Salah celebrates for Liverpool against Norwich in the Premier League

25 Sep 2021

Salah as good as Lewandowski, says Klopp – but Liverpool board won’t be happy

Real Madrid have bid €160m for PSG's Kylian Mbappe

25 Sep 2021

Real Madrid face Mbappe threat: Man City to break the bank for PSG star

Cristiano Ronaldo playing for Man Utd v Young Boys in the Champions League

25 Sep 2021

Why is Man Utd v Aston Villa not live on UK TV?

Antonio Rudiger, Timo Werner, Chelsea, Premier League

23 May 2023

What is Madrid and Bayern target Rudiger demanding from his new Chelsea contract?

Anthony Martial

25 Sep 2021

Revealed: The transfer fee Man Utd can expect to get for Martial

Not just Declan Rice – Tomas Soucek has also caught the eye at West Ham

24 Sep 2021

Martinez Barca’s favourite, Man Utd eye Rice alternatives – Friday’s biggest stories

Marco Asensio has been linked with Liverpool

24 Sep 2021

Madrid hat-trick hero Asensio’s Liverpool links are fanciful

Achraf Hakimi, PSG, 2021/22

24 Sep 2021

Why Hakimi picked PSG over Chelsea

Xavi at Al Sadd

24 Sep 2021

Why Xavi WILL NOT be Barcelona’s next coach

Alexandre Lacazette, Arsenal, 2020/21

24 Sep 2021

Three possible destinations for Lacazette

Sergio Ramos has yet to debut for PSG since moving from Real Madrid

24 Sep 2021

Why is Sergio Ramos not playing for PSG?

Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid, 2021/22

24 Sep 2021

Real Madrid ready to give Vinicius Jr bumper pay rise in new deal