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

Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana is wanted by Arsenal, Inter and Lyon
  • 29 Jul 2021

Ajax admit Arsenal and Lyon interest in Onana

Real Madrid's Takefusa Kubo celebrates after scoring against France at the Olympics
  • 28 Jul 2021

Are you watching Ancelotti? Real Madrid star Kubo lighting up the Olympics

Real Madrid new signing David Alaba with president Florentino Perez
  • 28 Jul 2021

Real Madrid suffer a double summer setback

Leon Bailey wanted by Man Utd, Arsenal, and Tottenham – is he ready for a Premier League move?
  • 28 Jul 2021

'I need a new challenge' - Aston Villa and Everton target dubbed 'budget Sancho' demands move

Who are the highest-paid athletes in the world? Conor McGregor tops rich list ahead of Messi and Ronaldo
  • 28 Jul 2021

Revealed: Messi could train with Barca without renewed contract

Chelsea transfer target Jules Kounde playing for Sevilla in La Liga
  • 28 Jul 2021

Chelsea offered more Kounde hope as Sevilla find his replacement

Alex Telles scores a penalty, Villarreal v Man Utd Europa League final
  • 28 Jul 2021

Will Telles injury change Man Utd's transfer plans?

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

Memphis explains how he can fit in with Messi and Aguero

Sevilla star Jules Kounde playing for France ahead of Euro 2020
  • 28 Jul 2021

Why Kounde is such an important strategic signing for Chelsea

Lionel Messi lifts 2021 Copa America trophy for Argentina
  • 26 Jul 2021

'The ugliest Ballon d'Or in history' - Boxing star in bizarre Messi rant

What Ancelotti to Real Madrid means for Man Utd’s Varane hunt
  • 26 Jul 2021

Revealed: Varane’s huge five-year Man Utd contract

‘PSG wanted Thiago but got Rafinha’
  • 26 Jul 2021

How Rafinha is stifling PSG’s Pogba hopes – and Barcelona’s transfer plans

Klopp discusses Salah ‘greed’ amid his special Liverpool season
  • 26 Jul 2021

Why Liverpool could be in for a summer slog after Konate signing

Neymar’s best years are behind him? Don’t be so sure
  • 26 Jul 2021

Barcelona end €64m war with Neymar with amical settlement

Marseille open to Boubacar Kamara sale in January
  • 26 Jul 2021

Marseille offer update on Milan and Newcastle target Kamara

Bruno Fernandes set to double his money but Man Utd reject one demand
  • 24 Jul 2021

How Man Utd have given Solskjaer path to success with MASSIVE net spend

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Manchester United, 2020/21
  • 24 Jul 2021

Solskjaer signs new THREE-YEAR Man Utd deal

Tottenham's Pierluigi Gollini playing for Atalanta, Serie 2020/21
  • 24 Jul 2021

Tottenham sign Atalanta keeper Gollini on loan

Manchester United's Paul Pogba playing for France at Euro 2020
  • 24 Jul 2021

Pogba protests: What PSG fans really think of Man Utd star

PSG do not reject Pochettino Real Madrid links: He’s got two years left on his deal
  • 24 Jul 2021

What Pochettino’s contract extension means for Mbappe, PSG and Real Madrid