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

Oscar Mingueza, Barcelona, 2020/21

23 May 2023

Barca & Real Madrid set for financial hit over Spain friendly

Ruben Neves Granit Xhaka

7 Jun 2021

Xhaka out, Neves in at Arsenal? How the pair compare

Memphis Depay: Barcelona target’s 2020/21 statistics

7 Jun 2021

Memphis 2.0: Depay has moved on from Man Utd flop but can he succeed at Barcelona?

Ryan Mason denies reports that Harry Kane wants to leave Tottenham

7 Jun 2021

'Spurs still reaching for the stars' - Man Utd and Chelsea warned over Kane move

Lionel Messi, Barcelona, 2020/21

7 Jun 2021

‘All great players want to come here’ – PSG president on Messi move

Kylian Mbappe has blown hot and cold for PSG this season.

6 Jun 2021

PSG tell Real Madrid: We’re never going to sell Mbappe and he’ll never leave for free

Paul Pogba was successful in his spell with Juventus

23 May 2023

Man Utd star Pogba is Allegri’s dream signing at Juventus

Ruben Neves is a fan favourite at Wolves

23 May 2023

Will Arsenal turn to Neves after Buendia & Edouard blows?

Eden Hazard has had two frustrating seasons

23 May 2023

Courtois claims Hazard is '100% staying' & looks as good as his Chelsea peak

Kylian Mbappe has been linked with Real Madrid

23 May 2023

You would sign him in an instant! - Benzema fuels Mbappe-Real Madrid speculation again

Erik Ten Hag Ajax 2020/21

23 May 2023

Tottenham turn back to Ten Hag after Conte talks stall

Jadon Sancho, Borussia Dortmund, 2020-21

5 Jun 2021

Why Sancho to Man Utd could be completed this week

Real Madrid, Arsenal and PSG on alert as Rennes admit they may sell Camavinga

5 Jun 2021

PSG’s latest transfer links give Real Madrid and Arsenal Camavinga boost

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

23 May 2023

David Luiz, Walcott and every player on the Premier League released list 2020/21

Antonio Conte Harry Kane

23 May 2023

Conte’s Spurs snub spells bad news over Kane hopes

Fernandinho, Manchester City, 2020/21

5 Jun 2021

Fernandinho uncertainty as Man City captain appears on Premier League released list

Carlos Tevez: The remarkable transfer tales of a modern-day great

5 Jun 2021

Ex-Man Utd star Tevez quits Boca and announces he is retiring

Barcelona president Laporta promises flurry of signings after Aguero deal confirmed

4 Jun 2021

Aguero’s father hits out at Guardiola over Man City exit

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Manchester United, 2020/21

4 Jun 2021

Man Utd warned ‘significant investment’ needed for success and trophies

Juan Mata to decide own Man Utd future with contract set to expire next month

4 Jun 2021

Man Utd release two but remain in talks with Juan Mata