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

Ryan hints at Arsenal stay as loan from Brighton concludes
  • 27 May 2021

Ryan hints at Arsenal stay as loan from Brighton concludes

‘Liverpool can’t compete with Man City and Man Utd over Kane’
  • 27 May 2021

‘Liverpool can’t compete with Man City and Man Utd over Kane’

Man Utd told not to make Ronaldo reunion by Neville
  • 27 May 2021

Man Utd told not to make Ronaldo reunion by Neville

Six Lille stars that Europe’s best clubs should be trying to sign
  • 27 May 2021

Six Lille stars that Europe’s best clubs should be trying to sign

Real Madrid, Arsenal and PSG on alert as Rennes admit they may sell Camavinga
  • 26 May 2021

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

Guardiola confirms Messi will stay at Barcelona as he announces Aguero deal
  • 27 May 2021

Guardiola confirms Messi will stay at Barcelona as he announces Aguero deal

How champions Lille made €320m in three years selling stars like Pepe & Osimhen
  • 27 May 2021

How champions Lille made €320m in three years selling stars like Pepe & Osimhen

€40,000 a minute! The incredible cost of Eden Hazard to Real Madrid
  • 26 May 2021

€40,000 a minute! The incredible cost of Eden Hazard to Real Madrid

Revealed: The huge commission payment Raiola wants from Donnarumma deal
  • 27 May 2021

Revealed: The huge commission payment Raiola wants from Donnarumma deal

Tottenham tipped to ‘fall apart’ if Kane leaves for Man Utd or Chelsea
  • 25 May 2021

Tottenham tipped to ‘fall apart’ if Kane leaves for Man Utd or Chelsea

Arteta claims that Arsenal insiders were trying to ‘hurt’ the club
  • 26 May 2021

Arteta claims that Arsenal insiders were trying to ‘hurt’ the club

‘Premier League is the only destination for €600m Haaland’
  • 26 May 2021

‘Premier League is the only destination for €600m Haaland’

‘I believe Ronaldo will return’ – Sporting CP president says Juventus ace will be back
  • 26 May 2021

‘I believe Ronaldo will return’ – Sporting CP president says Juventus ace will be back

Chelsea target Tchouameni beats Camavinga to Ligue 1’s Young Player of the Year prize
  • 26 May 2021

Chelsea target Tchouameni beats Camavinga to Ligue 1’s Young Player of the Year prize

Messi speaks out on his future: Copa del Rey victory an important turning point
  • 26 May 2021

Messi speaks out on his future: Copa del Rey victory an important turning point

Man Utd star Fernandes talks up Napoli ace Zielinski
  • 25 May 2021

Man Utd star Fernandes talks up Napoli ace Zielinski

Zidane drops massive Real Madrid quit hint
  • 26 May 2021

Zidane drops massive Real Madrid quit hint

‘Abraham is good enough for Real Madrid or Manchester City!’
  • 26 May 2021

‘Abraham is good enough for Real Madrid or Manchester City!’

Why Barcelona-bound Memphis Depay was a disaster at Man Utd
  • 26 May 2021

Why Barcelona-bound Memphis Depay was a disaster at Man Utd

‘He’s like a lion in the jungle’ – Guardiola backs Barcelona-bound Aguero to play until 40
  • 26 May 2021

‘He’s like a lion in the jungle’ – Guardiola backs Barcelona-bound Aguero to play until 40