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

Erik Ten Hag Ajax 2020/21

6 Jun 2021

Tottenham turn back to Ten Hag after Conte talks stall

Jadon Sancho, Borussia Dortmund, 2020-21

5 Jun 2021

Why Sancho to Man Utd could be completed this week

Real Madrid, Arsenal and PSG on alert as Rennes admit they may sell Camavinga

5 Jun 2021

PSG’s latest transfer links give Real Madrid and Arsenal Camavinga boost

Three reasons why the departure of David Luiz is good news for Arsenal

5 Jun 2021

David Luiz, Walcott and every player on the Premier League released list 2020/21

Antonio Conte Harry Kane

5 Jun 2021

Conte’s Spurs snub spells bad news over Kane hopes

Fernandinho, Manchester City, 2020/21

5 Jun 2021

Fernandinho uncertainty as Man City captain appears on Premier League released list

Carlos Tevez: The remarkable transfer tales of a modern-day great

5 Jun 2021

Ex-Man Utd star Tevez quits Boca and announces he is retiring

Barcelona president Laporta promises flurry of signings after Aguero deal confirmed

4 Jun 2021

Aguero’s father hits out at Guardiola over Man City exit

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Manchester United, 2020/21

4 Jun 2021

Man Utd warned ‘significant investment’ needed for success and trophies

Juan Mata to decide own Man Utd future with contract set to expire next month

4 Jun 2021

Man Utd release two but remain in talks with Juan Mata

Giroud ‘not suited’ by Chelsea situation – Deschamps tells striker to move

4 Jun 2021

Giroud signs shock new Chelsea deal to end Milan rumours

Thiago Silva Chelsea 2020/21

4 Jun 2021

Chelsea extend Thiago Silva's contract by a year

#GlazersOut, #KroenkeOut, #AgnelliOut – the fan rebellions against Super League owners

4 Jun 2021

Juventus reveal the ex-Man Utd and Arsenal ace they most regret missing out on

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has made a spectacular start

4 Jun 2021

Tuchel signs Chelsea contract extension to 2024

Simone Inzaghi, Inter

3 Jun 2021

Official: Inzaghi replaces Conte at Inter

Vazquez yet to renew at Real Madrid: ‘It’s complicated’

3 Jun 2021

Official: Lucas Vazquez extends Real Madrid deal

Hazard on Ancelotti’s Madrid return: We’ll do great things together

3 Jun 2021

Hazard on Ancelotti’s Madrid return: We’ll do great things together

Lukaku ends Chelsea return rumours: I’m staying with Inter

3 Jun 2021

Lukaku ends Chelsea return rumours: I’m staying with Inter

Six U21 Ligue 1 players that Europe’s best clubs should be trying to sign

2 Jun 2021

Six U21 Ligue 1 players that Europe’s best clubs should be trying to sign

Three signings in three days: How transformed Barca are shaping up for 2020/21

2 Jun 2021

Three signings in three days: How transformed Barca are shaping up for 2020/21