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

The families of Paul Pogba and Kylian Mbappe clashed with Adrien Rabiot's mother after Euro 2020 defeat to Switzerland

23 May 2023

Clash of clans! Pogba and Mbappe’s families clash with Rabiot’s mother

Zidane continues to be asked who he would like to see leading the line in 2021/22

30 Jun 2021

Zidane gets France hint as Deschamps future talks confirmed

PSG star Kylian Mbappe missed the penalty that saw France knocked out of Euro 2020

28 Jun 2021

Why Mbappe's penalty miss is great news for Real Madrid

How Saliba’s Nice loan sets him up to be David Luiz’s Arsenal replacement

28 Jun 2021

Confirmed: Arsenal in discussions over Saliba's future

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

28 Jun 2021

Rennes confirm Man Utd and PSG talks over Camavinga

Real Madrid's Eden Hazard limped out of Spain's Euro 2020 match with Portugal

28 Jun 2021

Hazard and De Bruyne: Martinez delivers encouraging fitness update

Barcelona's Ousmane Dembele picked up an injury playing for France against Hungary at Euro 2020.

23 May 2023

Out for four months! Why Dembele’s injury is a catastrophe for Barcelona

Gareth Bale responds to Wrexham transfer links

28 Jun 2021

Bale agent reveals Wales star’s next move

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