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

Sassuolo midfielder Manuel Locatelli celebrates after scoring for Italy against Switzerland at Euro 2020

17 Jun 2021

From Real Madrid to Arsenal: Where Italy star Locatelli could play next season

Three reasons why the departure of David Luiz is good news for Arsenal

16 Jun 2021

David Luiz closing in on his next destination

Lyon's Memphis Depay playing for Netherlands against Georgia

23 May 2023

Depay confirms Barcelona move

PSG closing in on €70m Hakimi signing

16 Jun 2021

Hakimi’s agent confirms Inter exit amid Chelsea and PSG talk

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

16 Jun 2021

From Man Utd to Real Madrid: Ranking Ronaldo’s possible 21/22 clubs

Kylian Mbappe, France, Euro 2020, 2021

16 Jun 2021

How fast is Kylian Mbappe?

Paul Pogba, France, Euro 2020

23 May 2023

Pogba and Varane produce masterclass with Man Utd watching on

Olivier Giroud and Kylian Mbappe in a Euro 2020 warm-up game, France, 2021

15 Jun 2021

Mbappe-Giroud feud threatens France's unity as Benzema return sparks trouble

Granit Xhaka: I am proud Roma boss Jose Mourinho wants to sign me from Arsenal

14 Jun 2021

‘Xhaka has asked me about Italy’ – Freuler drops exit hint for Roma-bound Arsenal midfielder

Kylian Mbappe scores for France ahead of Euro 2020, 2021

14 Jun 2021

Real Madrid ready to offload NINE players to make way for Mbappe

Raiola’s blown it! Donnarumma facing transfer dead ends at Barca and PSG

14 Jun 2021

War brewing at PSG over Donnarumma signing

Cristiano Ronaldo remains a prolific scorer deep into his 30s.

14 Jun 2021

Ronaldo comments on Juventus future amid transfer speculation

Adrian, Liverpool, Premier League, 2020/21

14 Jun 2021

Official: Adrian signs new Liverpool deal

Georginio Wijnaldum, Liverpool, 2020/21

23 May 2023

Wijnaldum: Why I snubbed Barcelona to sign for PSG

Georginio Wijnaldum, Liverpool, 2020/21

23 May 2023

Four reasons why PSG were desperate to beat Barcelona to Wijnaldum

Raiola’s blown it! Donnarumma facing transfer dead ends at Barca and PSG

23 May 2023

Why Donnarumma to PSG is a huge surprise – and how it can work

Donny van de Beek, Manchester United, 2020/21

23 May 2023

Van de Beek’s misery continues as injury keeps him out of Euro 2020

Ceballos: My goal is to wear the Real Madrid shirt

23 May 2023

Ceballos plots future after Arsenal departure: I’ve missed the Champions League

Koeman wants Barcelona changes: Our only signing was Dest!

8 Jun 2021

Koeman is ‘ideal’ for Barcelona, Guardiola claims

Ralph Hassenhuttl, Southampton, 2020/21

7 Jun 2021

Southampton set to beat Leeds and Arsenal to Ligue 1 star