- 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
Six Lille stars that Europe’s best clubs should be trying to sign
- 23 May 2023
Real Madrid, Arsenal and PSG on alert as Rennes admit they may sell Camavinga
- 23 May 2023
Guardiola confirms Messi will stay at Barcelona as he announces Aguero deal
- 23 May 2023
How champions Lille made €320m in three years selling stars like Pepe & Osimhen
- 23 May 2023
€40,000 a minute! The incredible cost of Eden Hazard to Real Madrid
- 23 May 2023
Revealed: The huge commission payment Raiola wants from Donnarumma deal
- 23 May 2023
Tottenham tipped to ‘fall apart’ if Kane leaves for Man Utd or Chelsea
- 23 May 2023
Arteta claims that Arsenal insiders were trying to ‘hurt’ the club
- 23 May 2023
‘Premier League is the only destination for €600m Haaland’
- 23 May 2023
‘I believe Ronaldo will return’ – Sporting CP president says Juventus ace will be back
- 23 May 2023
Chelsea target Tchouameni beats Camavinga to Ligue 1’s Young Player of the Year prize
- 23 May 2023
Messi speaks out on his future: Copa del Rey victory an important turning point
- 23 May 2023
Man Utd star Fernandes talks up Napoli ace Zielinski
- 23 May 2023
Zidane drops massive Real Madrid quit hint
- 23 May 2023
‘Abraham is good enough for Real Madrid or Manchester City!’
- 23 May 2023
Why Barcelona-bound Memphis Depay was a disaster at Man Utd
- 23 May 2023
‘He’s like a lion in the jungle’ – Guardiola backs Barcelona-bound Aguero to play until 40
- 23 May 2023
Memphis explains how he changed at Lyon following miserable Man Utd spell
- 23 May 2023
Memphis confirms Barcelona interest but warns ‘nothing is done yet’
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