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

Memphis confirms Barcelona interest but warns ‘nothing is done yet’
  • 25 May 2021

Memphis confirms Barcelona interest but warns ‘nothing is done yet’

Real Madrid, PSG and Arsenal given boost by Camavinga’s Euro 2020 snub
  • 25 May 2021

Real Madrid, PSG and Arsenal given boost by Camavinga’s Euro 2020 snub

Arsenal star Willock drops hint over Newcastle move
  • 24 May 2021

Arsenal star Willock drops hint over Newcastle move

Kane drops biggest Spurs exit hint yet: ‘There’s definitely a conversation to be had with the club’
  • 24 May 2021

Kane drops biggest Spurs exit hint yet: ‘There’s definitely a conversation to be had with the club’

Released after six months! Mustafi’s Schalke disaster in numbers
  • 25 May 2021

Released after six months! Mustafi’s Schalke disaster in numbers

Spartak Moscow confirm £4m Victor Moses signing from Chelsea
  • 25 May 2021

Spartak Moscow confirm £4m Victor Moses signing from Chelsea

Spurs boss Mason reacts to Kane lap of honour as Man Utd and Chelsea links persist
  • 24 May 2021

Spurs boss Mason reacts to Kane lap of honour as Man Utd and Chelsea links persist

Revealed: Aguero to earn LESS than Braithwaite at Barcelona
  • 25 May 2021

Revealed: Aguero to earn LESS than Braithwaite at Barcelona

How ‘new Kaka’ Lucas Paqueta has low key been one of signings of the season
  • 24 May 2021

How ‘new Kaka’ Lucas Paqueta has low key been one of signings of the season

No chance Kane will make Chelsea move, former Blues star insists
  • 24 May 2021

No chance Kane will make Chelsea move, former Blues star insists

‘Why would Rodgers go to smaller clubs like Tottenham or Arsenal?’
  • 23 May 2021

‘Why would Rodgers go to smaller clubs like Tottenham or Arsenal?’

Why Benzema’s France recall should excite Real Madrid over Mbappe deal
  • 24 May 2021

Why Benzema’s France recall should excite Real Madrid over Mbappe deal

Fernandes reveals Man Utd boss Solskjaer’s biggest strength
  • 22 May 2021

Fernandes reveals Man Utd boss Solskjaer’s biggest strength

Anthony Martial to give Man Utd edge over Chelsea in Kane race?
  • 24 May 2021

Anthony Martial to give Man Utd edge over Chelsea in Kane race?

I’m happy at Arsenal – Odegaard pushes for quick transfer resolution
  • 23 May 2021

I’m happy at Arsenal – Odegaard pushes for quick transfer resolution

Atletico Madrid admit they would love ‘magnificent’ Griezmann back from Barcelona
  • 24 May 2021

Atletico Madrid admit they would love ‘magnificent’ Griezmann back from Barcelona

A message for Ole? Pogba explains how Deschamps gets the best from him
  • 23 May 2021

A message for Ole? Pogba explains how Deschamps gets the best from him

How could Man Utd line up with Harry Kane?
  • 23 May 2021

How could Man Utd line up with Harry Kane?

Tottenham statement fuels Kane departure talk as Man Utd and Chelsea circle
  • 22 May 2021

Tottenham statement fuels Kane departure talk as Man Utd and Chelsea circle

How Haaland has helped move Kane up Man Utd and Chelsea’s shopping list
  • 22 May 2021

How Haaland has helped move Kane up Man Utd and Chelsea’s shopping list