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

There will always be rumours over ‘world-class’ Mbappe – Pochettino

23 May 2023

There will always be rumours over ‘world-class’ Mbappe – Pochettino

Arteta reveals the extent of Odegaard injury

23 May 2023

Arteta reveals the extent of Odegaard injury

Can Arteta hang on at Arsenal? Six candidates to take over at the Gunners

23 May 2023

Can Arteta hang on at Arsenal? Six candidates to take over at the Gunners

Former Man Utd and Arsenal attacker Welbeck faces uncertain future

23 May 2023

Former Man Utd and Arsenal attacker Welbeck faces uncertain future

Real Madrid target Mbappe compared to former Barcelona ace

23 May 2023

Real Madrid target Mbappe compared to former Barcelona ace

‘Rough diamond’ Konate heading for Liverpool, says club legend

23 May 2023

‘Rough diamond’ Konate heading for Liverpool, says club legend

‘No need for Haaland sale deadline’ – Dortmund bullish over keeping forward

23 May 2023

‘No need for Haaland sale deadline’ – Dortmund bullish over keeping forward

Chelsea face a battle to move on forgotten man Bakayoko

23 May 2023

Chelsea face a battle to move on forgotten man Bakayoko

Bruno Fernandes explains why Solskjaer helped him star at Man Utd

23 May 2023

Bruno Fernandes explains why Solskjaer helped him star at Man Utd

‘We have to be quiet and we have to perform’ – Arteta on Neville criticism

23 May 2023

‘We have to be quiet and we have to perform’ – Arteta on Neville criticism

Man City post £126m losses as they distance themselves from Haaland

23 May 2023

Man City post £126m losses as they distance themselves from Haaland

‘I’m going to do whatever it takes’ – Elliott targets Liverpool spot

23 May 2023

‘I’m going to do whatever it takes’ – Elliott targets Liverpool spot

Bayern boss hints Chelsea one of the few teams who can sign Haaland

23 May 2023

Bayern boss hints Chelsea one of the few teams who can sign Haaland

Haaland’s former coach reveals four things that make the Dortmund striker special

23 May 2023

Haaland’s former coach reveals four things that make the Dortmund striker special

Official: De Bruyne handed two-year Man City contract extension

19 May 2021

Official: De Bruyne handed two-year Man City contract extension

Official: West Ham complete permanent Dawson signing

23 May 2023

Official: West Ham complete permanent Dawson signing

Zidane does not rule out Juventus job: Italy is in my heart

23 May 2023

Zidane does not rule out Juventus job: Italy is in my heart

Lingard would have been ‘perfect’ Man Utd player in Ronaldo and Rooney era – Neville

23 May 2023

Lingard would have been ‘perfect’ Man Utd player in Ronaldo and Rooney era – Neville

‘Of course Ramos contract influences my future,’ admits Real Madrid star

23 May 2023

‘Of course Ramos contract influences my future,’ admits Real Madrid star

Klopp: Why Liverpool don’t need to worry about me going to Real Madrid

17 May 2021

Klopp: Why Liverpool don’t need to worry about me going to Real Madrid