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

New Barcelona signing Memphis Depay shoots of the Netherlands against North Macedonia at Euro 2020
  • 21 Jun 2021

Memphis makes De Boer transfer prophecy come true with Macedonia strike

How could Chelsea line up with Harry Kane?
  • 21 Jun 2021

Man City launch record-breaking offer for Kane

Where does Gini Wijnaldum’s future lie as Inter and Barca circle for Liverpool ace?
  • 21 Jun 2021

Wijnaldum rejected THREE clubs to make PSG move

Zidane, Flick, Conte out, Mourinho in – 31 coaching changes already in Europe’s big five leagues
  • 19 Jun 2021

Mourinho claims manager has held a grudge against him for 17 YEARS

Barcelona's Lionel Messi challenges for possession playing for Argentina, Copa America 2021
  • 19 Jun 2021

Messi ignores Barca speculation to turn in stunning Copa display

Chelsea's Billy Gilmour celebrates Scotland's 0-0 draw with England at Euro 2020
  • 19 Jun 2021

‘Scottish Kante’ Gilmour shows Chelsea £90m on Rice would be a waste

New Parma signing Gianluigi Buffon playing for Juventus, Serie A, 2020/21
  • 18 Jun 2021

Buffon criticised on Parma return: You are a mercenary!

No laughing matter! Hazard’s Chelsea antics may spell end of disastrous Madrid career
  • 18 Jun 2021

‘Awful trainer’ Hazard has wasted his potential – Mourinho

Matthijs de Ligt
  • 18 Jun 2021

‘De Ligt went to Italy to learn how to defend – but he’s not learned much’

Christian Eriksen playing against Finland in Euro 2020
  • 18 Jun 2021

Why Eriksen may be forced to leave Inter

Sergio Ramos celebrates scoring for Real Madrid against Atalanta in the Champions League
  • 18 Jun 2021

Sergio Ramos will be next season’s Thiago Silva – Mourinho

Koeman wants Barcelona changes: Our only signing was Dest!
  • 17 Jun 2021

Barcelona set to complete first summer sale

Sergio Ramos, Real Madrid, La Liga 2020/21
  • 17 Jun 2021

Where Sergio Ramos could play next season

Sergio Ramos celebrates scoring for Real Madrid against Atalanta in the Champions League
  • 17 Jun 2021

'I wanted to stay but Madrid still let me go', says Ramos

Real Madrid kit launch all but confirms Sergio Ramos’ summer exit
  • 17 Jun 2021

No, Sergio Ramos will not be going to the CSL – here’s why

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

From Real Madrid to Arsenal: Where Italy star Locatelli could play next season

Three reasons why the departure of David Luiz is good news for Arsenal
  • 16 Jun 2021

David Luiz closing in on his next destination

Lyon's Memphis Depay playing for Netherlands against Georgia
  • 16 Jun 2021

Depay confirms Barcelona move

PSG closing in on €70m Hakimi signing
  • 16 Jun 2021

Hakimi’s agent confirms Inter exit amid Chelsea and PSG talk

Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring for Portugal against Hungary at Euro 2020
  • 16 Jun 2021

From Man Utd to Real Madrid: Ranking Ronaldo’s possible 21/22 clubs