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

Harry Kane to Man Utd: £90m will not be enough for Spurs to sell
  • 19 May 2021

Harry Kane to Man Utd: £90m will not be enough for Spurs to sell

‘Is this a joke?’ – Neymar’s PSG performance against Man City panned in France
  • 19 May 2021

‘Is this a joke?’ – Neymar’s PSG performance against Man City panned in France

Neymar and Mbappe can’t do it alone – PSG’s exit shows their squad-building flaws
  • 19 May 2021

Neymar and Mbappe can’t do it alone – PSG’s exit shows their squad-building flaws

Mbappe and Neymar’s futures placed in further doubt after PSG’s Champions League exit
  • 17 May 2021

Mbappe and Neymar’s futures placed in further doubt after PSG’s Champions League exit

Van de Beek told to ‘stay and fight’ at Man Utd amid Roma interest
  • 19 May 2021

Van de Beek told to ‘stay and fight’ at Man Utd amid Roma interest

Henry reveals status of Arsenal takeover and Daniel Ek’s aims
  • 17 May 2021

Henry reveals status of Arsenal takeover and Daniel Ek’s aims

Mourinho reveals only defeat in his managerial career that made him cry
  • 17 May 2021

Mourinho reveals only defeat in his managerial career that made him cry

Fears voiced for the long-term fitness of Barcelona star Ansu Fati
  • 17 May 2021

Fears voiced for the long-term fitness of Barcelona star Ansu Fati

Dortmund have slashed asking price for Man Utd target Sancho – here’s why
  • 17 May 2021

Dortmund have slashed asking price for Man Utd target Sancho – here’s why

Memphis Depay’s Lyon form should have Barcelona fans drooling
  • 19 May 2021

Memphis Depay’s Lyon form should have Barcelona fans drooling

Neymar’s future in doubt after PSG sporting director’s strange comments
  • 17 May 2021

Neymar’s future in doubt after PSG sporting director’s strange comments

What Solskjaer has promised Cavani to make him stay at Man Utd
  • 17 May 2021

What Solskjaer has promised Cavani to make him stay at Man Utd

Mbappe contract update given by PSG amid mismanagement claims
  • 19 May 2021

Mbappe contract update given by PSG amid mismanagement claims

Pochettino hits back after Wenger claims PSG bottled it against Man City
  • 19 May 2021

Pochettino hits back after Wenger claims PSG bottled it against Man City

Romelu Lukaku for £105m: Inter star would smash Chelsea’s record transfer
  • 19 May 2021

Romelu Lukaku for £105m: Inter star would smash Chelsea’s record transfer

‘Who’s going to pay massive money for Salah?’ – ex-Liverpool star doubts transfer talk
  • 17 May 2021

‘Who’s going to pay massive money for Salah?’ – ex-Liverpool star doubts transfer talk

How Messi’s unprecedented Barcelona offer compares to other sports stars
  • 19 May 2021

How Messi’s unprecedented Barcelona offer compares to other sports stars

FIFA hits French sides with world-first ban over transfer rule breach
  • 19 May 2021

FIFA hits French sides with world-first ban over transfer rule breach

Messi offered a new TEN-YEAR Barcelona contract
  • 17 May 2021

Messi offered a new TEN-YEAR Barcelona contract

Pogba on Man Utd role: I’ve been feeling better for some time
  • 19 May 2021

Pogba on Man Utd role: I’ve been feeling better for some time