- 23 May 2023
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
- 23 May 2023
Conte’s Spurs snub spells bad news over Kane hopes
- 5 Jun 2021
Fernandinho uncertainty as Man City captain appears on Premier League released list
- 5 Jun 2021
Ex-Man Utd star Tevez quits Boca and announces he is retiring
- 4 Jun 2021
Aguero’s father hits out at Guardiola over Man City exit
- 4 Jun 2021
Man Utd warned ‘significant investment’ needed for success and trophies
- 4 Jun 2021
Man Utd release two but remain in talks with Juan Mata
- 4 Jun 2021
Giroud signs shock new Chelsea deal to end Milan rumours
- 23 May 2023
Chelsea extend Thiago Silva's contract by a year
- 4 Jun 2021
Juventus reveal the ex-Man Utd and Arsenal ace they most regret missing out on
- 23 May 2023
Tuchel signs Chelsea contract extension to 2024
- 3 Jun 2021
Official: Inzaghi replaces Conte at Inter
- 23 May 2023
Official: Lucas Vazquez extends Real Madrid deal
- 23 May 2023
Hazard on Ancelotti’s Madrid return: We’ll do great things together
- 3 Jun 2021
Lukaku ends Chelsea return rumours: I’m staying with Inter
- 2 Jun 2021
Six U21 Ligue 1 players that Europe’s best clubs should be trying to sign
- 2 Jun 2021
Three signings in three days: How transformed Barca are shaping up for 2020/21
- 2 Jun 2021
What Ancelotti to Real Madrid means for Man Utd’s Varane hunt
- 2 Jun 2021
Real Madrid bring in new secret weapon to get the best from Hazard
- 2 Jun 2021
‘Arsenal made a mistake in appointing Arteta’ – Gallas
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