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

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

Barcelona’s €65m bust: Why it’s gone wrong for Miralem Pjanic

2 Sep 2021

OFFICIAL: Pjanic exits Barcelona on loan deal

Demarai Gray, Everton, Premier League

2 Sep 2021

Revealed: The quickest-starting Premier League signing of the summer

Man Utd want Saul Niguez as Pogba replacement

2 Sep 2021

Saul’s Chelsea squad number: What is it and why has he picked it?

PSG forward Lionel Messi

2 Sep 2021

PSG: The most remarkable transfer market in history

Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland is wanted by Europe's top clubs

2 Sep 2021

Man Utd make Haaland 2022 priority – here’s how he could line up with Ronaldo

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

2 Sep 2021

Why PSG rejected Real Madrid's €200m Mbappe bid

Will Barcelona sign a replacement for Ansu Fati in January?

2 Sep 2021

Barcelona seek to avert possible Ansu crisis

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

1 Sep 2021

Premier League spending table: Arsenal finish top as Chelsea make profit

Man Utd want Saul Niguez as Pogba replacement

31 Aug 2021

OFFICIAL: Chelsea sign Atletico Madrid's Saul on loan

Arsenal want to sign Takehiro Tomiyasu of Bologna

31 Aug 2021

OFFICIAL: Arsenal sign €23m Tomiyasu from Bologna

Daniel James: Winger’s future in the spotlight ahead of Man Utd v Leeds

23 May 2023

OFFICIAL: Man Utd sell James to Leeds for £30m