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

Memphis Depay at his Barcelona unveiling, July 2022
  • 28 Oct 2021

Memphis symbolic of Barca's decline under Koeman

Barcelona, Camp Nou
  • 28 Oct 2021

Barcelona announce interim manager after Koeman sacking

On-loan Arsenal defender William Saliba playing for Marseille
  • 28 Oct 2021

Arsenal’s Saliba sends a message to Arteta with outstanding displays

Ronaldo Koeman, Barcelona, 2021-22
  • 27 Oct 2021

How does Koeman’s record compare to Barca’s past managers?

Pochettino, Nagelsmann, Allegri? Who could replace Solskjaer at Man Utd?
  • 27 Oct 2021

Pochettino to leave PSG for Man Utd? Don’t rule it out

Jonathan David, Lille, Ligue 1, 2021/22
  • 27 Oct 2021

Who is Jonathan David? The Lille star catching the eye of Liverpool

Paul Pogba, Manchester United, Premier League, 2021/22
  • 27 Oct 2021

Pogba hits back at ‘big lies’ over Solskjaer relationship

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Manchester United, 2020/21
  • 27 Oct 2021

Why Man Utd are in no rush to appoint new boss

‘Where is the loyalty?’ – Solskjaer against Aguero move after wild Man Utd rumours
  • 27 Oct 2021

Ole’s management branded a ‘load of b*llocks’ by Man Utd legend

Sergio Aguero in action for Barcelona against Real Madrid in La Liga
  • 27 Oct 2021

Aguero set for first Barca start as Koeman fights for his job

Christensen reveals the secret of Chelsea’s defensive improvement under Tuchel
  • 25 Oct 2021

Why Christensen is stalling on Chelsea deal

Donny van de Beek, Manchester United, 2021/22
  • 25 Oct 2021

Van de Beek in agent change: Why it hints at possible Barca move

Man Utd's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts against Atalanta
  • 25 Oct 2021

Man Utd’s Liverpool humiliation was predicted exactly by Scholes

PSG attacker Neymar playing against Marseille in Ligue 1
  • 25 Oct 2021

Six months without an open play goal – Alarm bells ringing over PSG star Neymar

Newcastle owner, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, PIF Chairman
  • 20 Oct 2021

Newcastle takeover: Who owns the club? Transfer budget & possible signings

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

Who will be the next Newcastle manager? Six candidates to replace Bruce

PSG's Kylian Mbappe shoots at goal in a Ligue 1 match vs Angers
  • 15 Oct 2021

Mbappe highlights his worth to PSG as Neymar and Messi sit out

Corentin Tolisso, Bayern Munich
  • 15 Oct 2021

Ignore Pogba! Tolisso is the free agent Barca should be chasing

Manchester United star Paul Pogba
  • 15 Oct 2021

'Man Utd’s Pogba contract offer a sign of desperation'

Kylian Mbappe, Karim Benzema, France, Nations League
  • 15 Oct 2021

Mbappe, Haaland and the players on Real Madrid’s 2022 shopping list