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

Philippe Coutinho, Barcelona, 2021-22

9 Sep 2021

Why Liverpool clause threatens any Coutinho miracle at Barca

Fears voiced for the long-term fitness of Barcelona star Ansu Fati

9 Sep 2021

Ansu setback as ‘handbrake’ put on Barcelona star’s return

Jude Bellingham is wanted by Man Utd, Man City, Chelsea and Liverpool

9 Sep 2021

Jude Bellingham: How much is a fair price for the Premier League transfer target?

Memphis Depay celebrates scoring for Barcelona in La Liga

9 Sep 2021

Memphis matches Cruyff as stunning start to the season continues

Antoine Griezmann is heading back to Atletico Madrid from Barcelona

6 Sep 2021

Griezmann didn’t fit at Barcelona, Laporta admits

Lionel Messi, Barcelona, 2020/21, La Liga

6 Sep 2021

‘Barca in ICU but improving’ – Laporta on the financial strife that cost the club Messi

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

6 Sep 2021

Why Onana is likelier to move to Inter than Arsenal

Lionel Messi at his PSG presentation with Nasser Al-Khelaifi and Leonardo

6 Sep 2021

‘Fabulists and failures’ – PSG boss hits out at Super League bosses

Romeo Beckham with Man Utd legend David Beckham

4 Sep 2021

David Beckham’s son Romeo signs first professional deal

Radamel Falcao turned out for Man Utd, Chelsea and Atletico Madrid at his peak

4 Sep 2021

What happened to Radamel Falcao and where is he now?

Gareth Bale at Real Madrid

4 Sep 2021

Bale: I can win Real Madrid fans over

Memphis Depay at his Barcelona unveiling, July 2022

4 Sep 2021

Revealed: The European clubs with the biggest net spends in the last 10 years

Arsenal unveil Ben White, who arrives for £50m from Brighton

4 Sep 2021

Arsenal boss begs for patience after worst-ever start

Tammy Abraham, Roma debut

3 Sep 2021

Why Abraham has already split the Roma dressing room

Thomas Tuchel has made a fantastic start at Chelsea

3 Sep 2021

I don’t want to go back to Chelsea, reveals loan army star

Former Real Madrid star Raphael Varane, Manchester United, 2021/22

3 Sep 2021

Barca and Real Madrid record two of Europe's biggest transfer profits

Mandzukic set to sign for AC Milan

3 Sep 2021

Ex-Bayern, Juve and Milan hitman Manduzki sends touching retirement message

Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal v Ireland, 2021

3 Sep 2021

Ronaldo v Messi: Is the Portugal star really more prolific in international football?

Dortmund's Erling Haaland celebrates a goal with Youssoufa Moukoko

3 Sep 2021

Which Premier League club suits Haaland best?

Barcelona's Antoine Griezmann playing in a friendly against Girona prior to the 2021/22 La Liga season

3 Sep 2021

Why the Barca squad are happy to see the back of Griezmann