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

Barcelona icon Lionel Messi on holiday with Atletico Madrid striker Luis Suarez in Ibiza
  • 2 Aug 2021

What is Lionel Messi doing now?

Who is Ryan Gravenberch? The Ajax hotshot linked with Man Utd, Barcelona, and Juventus
  • 31 Jul 2021

Why Liverpool’s hopes of signing Gravenberch or Bissouma have taken a blow

Arteta confirms whether Arsenal have offered David Luiz a new deal
  • 31 Jul 2021

David Luiz: Where is the former Arsenal and Chelsea going?

Does a Lautaro Martinez move to Real Madrid make sense?
  • 31 Jul 2021

Why Lautaro Martinez to Arsenal is a deal that CAN happen

Barcelona's Antoine Griezmann playing in a friendly against Girona prior to the 2021/22 La Liga season
  • 31 Jul 2021

‘No Suarez repeat’ – Barca with huge transfer U-turn on TWO stars

Antoine Griezmann playing for Barcelona in the Champions League against PSG, 2020-21
  • 30 Jul 2021

‘It won’t be an easy signing’ – Griezmann could still make Atleti move

Three options for Tammy Abraham next season
  • 30 Jul 2021

Tammy Abraham: How much is the Arsenal and Aston Villa target worth?

Luke Shaw, Marcus Rashford Manchester United 2017/18
  • 30 Jul 2021

Rashford out for three months: How this could change Man Utd’s transfer plans

Ben White, Arsenal, Premier League
  • 30 Jul 2021

Ben White: What was a fair price for Arsenal's new £50m man?

Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates winning the 2019 Champions League with Liverpool
  • 30 Jul 2021

Trent Alexander-Arnold’s INSANE Liverpool statistics

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool
  • 30 Jul 2021

Alexander-Arnold signs long-term Liverpool deal

Arsenal unveil Ben White, who arrives for £50m from Brighton
  • 30 Jul 2021

Why has Ben White joined Arsenal from Brighton?

Ben White: Will Brighton man make Man Utd, Spurs or Chelsea move?
  • 30 Jul 2021

‘Ben White becomes Ben Red’ - Arsenal fans react to £50m signing

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

Why Juventus are DESPERATE to sell Ramsey this summer

Former Barcelona youngster Konrad de la Fuente playing for Marseille against Saint-Etienne
  • 29 Jul 2021

VIDEO: Ex-Barca youngster's incredible skill to score first Marseille goal

The stats that show why Kounde would be a fine Arsenal signing
  • 29 Jul 2021

Chelsea should have no fears over Kounde’s aerial ability

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger
  • 29 Jul 2021

Wenger linked with shock coaching return - but he will likely reject it

James Maddison: Should Manchester United target him again?
  • 29 Jul 2021

Arsenal told to pay £70m for Maddison: Here's why they shouldn't

The €240m 10-year contract Barcelona will offer to keep Lionel Messi at the club
  • 29 Jul 2021

Barca receive financial boost as they continue to chase Messi deal

Yasser Larouci playing for Liverpool against Everton in an FA Cup tie
  • 29 Jul 2021

How Man City stand to benefit from loophole that will cost Liverpool MILLIONS