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

Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring against Barcelona for PSG in the Champions League, 2020/21

28 Jun 2021

Mbappe to be offered PSG deal ‘impossible to refuse’

Manchester City lift Premier League trophy 2020/21

28 Jun 2021

From PSG to Man City: which clubs are owned & sponsored by states?

PSG are presently seeking to seal new deals for both Kylian Mbappe and Neymar

23 May 2023

Mbappe: Join Madrid before you turn into 'devil' Neymar

Real Madrid's Gareth Bale as Wales exit Euro 2020

26 Jun 2021

Bale’s furious reaction to question over his future

Barcelona attacker Memphis Depay celebrates scoring for the Netherlands at Euro 2020.

26 Jun 2021

Revealed: Memphis’ MASSIVE Barca release clause

The stats that show why Kounde would be a fine Arsenal signing

26 Jun 2021

Why Kounde favours Real Madrid over Premier League move

PSG striker Kylian Mbappe shoots towards goal in France's Euro 2020 match with Portugal

26 Jun 2021

‘Deschamps can no longer manage him’ – Mbappe’s ‘oversized ego’ criticised

What the hell has happened to €146m flop Hazard?

26 Jun 2021

Hazard wasn't enjoying his life - Martinez admits concerns over Madrid star

Real Madrid's Raphael Varane is wanted by Man Utd

25 Jun 2021

How much will Varane earn at Man Utd?

Donny van de Beek, Manchester United, 2020/21

25 Jun 2021

Sancho is coming! But who will make way in the Man Utd squad?

Arsenal's Kieran Tierney celebrates scoring against WBA in the Premier League, 2020/21

25 Jun 2021

Tierney finally gives Arsenal good news after embarrassing transfer window start

Kylian Mbappe's brother Ethan has signed for the PSG youth academy

25 Jun 2021

Mbappe signs! PSG add Kylian's brother to their academy

Tierney: Six players Arsenal could target as back up left-backs

23 May 2023

Tierney signs new long-term Arsenal deal

Former Tottenham starlet Marcus Edwards playing for Vitoria against Sporting CP

25 Jun 2021

English ‘Mini Messi’ set for big Sporting CP move

Sevilla star Jules Kounde playing for France ahead of Euro 2020

23 May 2023

Real Madrid and Man Utd target Kounde shows he's not just a centre-back

Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring for Portugal against Hungary at Euro 2020

24 Jun 2021

‘Staying at Juve a bigger challenge for Ronaldo than PSG move’

Paul Pogba and Raphael Varane at Euro 2020

24 Jun 2021

Pogba defends ‘Juventus’ haircut amid Man Utd uncertainty

Martin Odegaard is becoming an increasingly prominent player at Arsenal after arriving from Real Madrid

24 Jun 2021

Odegaard reveals how Ronaldo helped him at Real Madrid

‘We will have discussions in the next few weeks’ – Arteta confident of striking Odegaard deal

24 Jun 2021

Odegaard sets Madrid targets after discussing Arsenal return

Man Utd boss Solskjaer has hinted at a new deal for Paul Pogba

23 Jun 2021

Why Man Utd should push a Pogba-Varane swap with Real Madrid