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

Rennes reveal offer that will make them sell Liverpool target Doku

3 Jul 2021

Rennes have already set their asking price for Euro 2020 star Doku

Should Manchester United sell Diogo Dalot to Milan?

3 Jul 2021

Man Utd don’t need full-back signings, says club legend

Rennes winger Jeremy Doku playing for Belgium against Italy at Euro 2020

3 Jul 2021

Belgium teen Doku shows why he's attracted Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea interest

Jose Mourinho gains unlikely ally in Carlo Ancelotti

3 Jul 2021

Mourinho warned ‘life will become hard’ if he flops at Roma

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

2 Jul 2021

Fernandes in cheeky Mata jibe as new Man Utd deal is confirmed

Ancelotti provides major update on the Real Madrid futures of Ramos and Bale

2 Jul 2021

Real Madrid boss Ancelotti branded ‘a liar’ by former player

Man Utd target Andre Silva enhances his reputation even in Frankfurt loss

2 Jul 2021

Official: RB Leipzig beat Man Utd and Real Madrid to Andre Silva

Camavinga wants PSG move – but Real Madrid and Arsenal should keep hope

2 Jul 2021

Man Utd, Real Madrid and PSG on alert as Camavinga move ‘inevitable’

‘Fed up’ Arteta to allow Saliba to leave Arsenal

2 Jul 2021

France Olympic squad hints at Arsenal’s Saliba plans for 2021/22

New Leicester signing Boubakary Soumare celebrates winning the 2020/21 Ligue 1 title with Lille

2 Jul 2021

Why Soumare went from a Man Utd, Chelsea and Liverpool target to a Leicester signing

Boubakary Soumare: Race for the ‘new Pogba’ heats up amid Leicester interest

2 Jul 2021

Leicester sign €20m Lille midfielder Soumare

Sergio Ramos, Real Madrid, La Liga 2020/21

1 Jul 2021

Ramos on the verge of signing two-year deal with PSG

Jadon Sancho signs for Manchester United

1 Jul 2021

Sancho to Man Utd deal still DAYS away from being official

Manchester United star Paul Pogba

1 Jul 2021

Pogba’s incredible response when asked about Real Madrid move

Why £7.2m-a-year Willian leaving Arsenal for Inter Miami is a longshot

1 Jul 2021

Why £7.2m-a-year Willian was NEVER going to Inter Miami

Kylian Mbappe PSG 2020/21

1 Jul 2021

Mbappe’s contract bombshell blows open the market to sign PSG ace

Lionel Messi, Barcelona, 2020/21

23 May 2023

Messi's Barcelona deal has expired - he is a free agent

Ousmane Dembele Barcelona 2019/20

30 Jun 2021

Barcelona’s Dembele U-turn after Man Utd pull out of €50m deal

New Leicester signing Patson Daka celebrates scoring to Red Bull Salzburg

30 Jun 2021

Why Daka has joined Leicester ahead of Man Utd, Arsenal and Liverpool

Who is Patson Daka? The ‘new Samuel Eto’o’ coveted by Man Utd, Man City, and Liverpool

30 Jun 2021

Leicester beat Man Utd, Arsenal and Liverpool to £23m Daka