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

Olivier Giroud and Kylian Mbappe in a Euro 2020 warm-up game, France, 2021

15 Jun 2021

Mbappe-Giroud feud threatens France's unity as Benzema return sparks trouble

Granit Xhaka: I am proud Roma boss Jose Mourinho wants to sign me from Arsenal

14 Jun 2021

‘Xhaka has asked me about Italy’ – Freuler drops exit hint for Roma-bound Arsenal midfielder

Kylian Mbappe scores for France ahead of Euro 2020, 2021

14 Jun 2021

Real Madrid ready to offload NINE players to make way for Mbappe

Raiola’s blown it! Donnarumma facing transfer dead ends at Barca and PSG

14 Jun 2021

War brewing at PSG over Donnarumma signing

Cristiano Ronaldo remains a prolific scorer deep into his 30s.

14 Jun 2021

Ronaldo comments on Juventus future amid transfer speculation

Adrian, Liverpool, Premier League, 2020/21

14 Jun 2021

Official: Adrian signs new Liverpool deal

Georginio Wijnaldum, Liverpool, 2020/21

12 Jun 2021

Wijnaldum: Why I snubbed Barcelona to sign for PSG

Georginio Wijnaldum, Liverpool, 2020/21

10 Jun 2021

Four reasons why PSG were desperate to beat Barcelona to Wijnaldum

Raiola’s blown it! Donnarumma facing transfer dead ends at Barca and PSG

8 Jun 2021

Why Donnarumma to PSG is a huge surprise – and how it can work

Donny van de Beek, Manchester United, 2020/21

8 Jun 2021

Van de Beek’s misery continues as injury keeps him out of Euro 2020

Ceballos: My goal is to wear the Real Madrid shirt

8 Jun 2021

Ceballos plots future after Arsenal departure: I’ve missed the Champions League

Koeman wants Barcelona changes: Our only signing was Dest!

8 Jun 2021

Koeman is ‘ideal’ for Barcelona, Guardiola claims

Ralph Hassenhuttl, Southampton, 2020/21

7 Jun 2021

Southampton set to beat Leeds and Arsenal to Ligue 1 star

Oscar Mingueza, Barcelona, 2020/21

7 Jun 2021

Barca & Real Madrid set for financial hit over Spain friendly

Ruben Neves Granit Xhaka

7 Jun 2021

Xhaka out, Neves in at Arsenal? How the pair compare

Memphis Depay: Barcelona target’s 2020/21 statistics

7 Jun 2021

Memphis 2.0: Depay has moved on from Man Utd flop but can he succeed at Barcelona?

Ryan Mason denies reports that Harry Kane wants to leave Tottenham

7 Jun 2021

'Spurs still reaching for the stars' - Man Utd and Chelsea warned over Kane move

Lionel Messi, Barcelona, 2020/21

7 Jun 2021

‘All great players want to come here’ – PSG president on Messi move

Kylian Mbappe has blown hot and cold for PSG this season.

7 Jun 2021

PSG tell Real Madrid: We’re never going to sell Mbappe and he’ll never leave for free

Paul Pogba was successful in his spell with Juventus

6 Jun 2021

Man Utd star Pogba is Allegri’s dream signing at Juventus