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

‘We will have discussions in the next few weeks’ – Arteta confident of striking Odegaard deal
  • 20 Aug 2021

Arsenal complete €35m Odegaard transfer from Real Madrid

PSG forward Lionel Messi
  • 19 Aug 2021

Is Messi ready for PSG debut on Friday? Pochettino gives his opinion

Manchester United's Paul Pogba playing for France at Euro 2020
  • 19 Aug 2021

Revealed: Man Utd ready to make Pogba their best paid player EVER

Ronald Koeman, Barcelona, Primera Division
  • 19 Aug 2021

‘Total Crisis’ declared over Barca youngster’s future

Robert Lewandowski has told Bayern Munich he wants to quit the club
  • 19 Aug 2021

Lewandowski tells Bayern he wants a move: Eight clubs who will be interested

Liverpool legend believes Aaron Ramsey would be ‘a good signing’ for his former club
  • 19 Aug 2021

Why Barca’s hunt for a No.9 hinges on Juventus midfielder Ramsey

Lionel Messi, Barcelona, 2020/21, La Liga
  • 18 Aug 2021

Who will inherit Messi's No.10 at Barcelona?

Why it’s Werner – and not Abraham – who deserves Chelsea’s patience
  • 18 Aug 2021

Abraham: Why I joined Roma from Chelsea

Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland is wanted by Europe's top clubs
  • 18 Aug 2021

What is Haaland’s release clause and why won't Dortmund sell now for more?

Busquets and Alba ready to stall on Barcelona contract negotiations
  • 18 Aug 2021

Barcelona transfer boost as stars set to cut wages

Real Madrid target Kylian Mbappe playing for PSG
  • 18 Aug 2021

Mbappe to Real Madrid: Who’s saying what – and why?

Shakira, the partner of Barcelona star Gerard Pique
  • 16 Aug 2021

‘Barcelona can always count on you’ – Shakira heaps praise on Pique

Aubameyang’s Europa League attitude criticised: ‘He’s got to turn up’
  • 16 Aug 2021

Why a Coutinho-Aubameyang swap deal suits Arsenal and Barca

Real Madrid transfer target Kylian Mbappe playing for PSG in Ligue 1, 2020/21
  • 16 Aug 2021

Three reasons why Mbappe wants to leave Messi’s PSG for Real Madrid

Sassuolo midfielder Manuel Locatelli celebrates after scoring for Italy against Switzerland at Euro 2020
  • 16 Aug 2021

Kane, Locatelli and five huge transfers that could be completed this week

Jack Grealish makes his Man City debut against Leicester City
  • 16 Aug 2021

White, Sancho and Grealish – how did the Premier League’s debutants fare?

Laporta sends ominous message as Koeman’s Barcelona fate to be decided next week
  • 16 Aug 2021

Which €40m Barcelona deal did Laporta slam for costing millions in bonuses?

Raphael Varane, Manchester United, 2021/22
  • 14 Aug 2021

Revealed: Man Utd's €48m Varane signing is an absolute bargain

Raphael  Varane refuses to rule out Real Madrid exit this summer
  • 14 Aug 2021

Winners and losers of Varane’s move to Man Utd

Paul Pogba celebrates with Man Utd team-mate Bruno Fernandes during a 5-1 win over Leeds
  • 14 Aug 2021

History-making Pogba shows why Man Utd need to give him a new deal