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

Bayern boss hints Chelsea one of the few teams who can sign Haaland
  • 17 May 2021

Bayern boss hints Chelsea one of the few teams who can sign Haaland

Haaland’s former coach reveals four things that make the Dortmund striker special
  • 17 May 2021

Haaland’s former coach reveals four things that make the Dortmund striker special

Official: De Bruyne handed two-year Man City contract extension
  • 19 May 2021

Official: De Bruyne handed two-year Man City contract extension

Official: West Ham complete permanent Dawson signing
  • 19 May 2021

Official: West Ham complete permanent Dawson signing

Zidane does not rule out Juventus job: Italy is in my heart
  • 17 May 2021

Zidane does not rule out Juventus job: Italy is in my heart

Lingard would have been ‘perfect’ Man Utd player in Ronaldo and Rooney era – Neville
  • 19 May 2021

Lingard would have been ‘perfect’ Man Utd player in Ronaldo and Rooney era – Neville

‘Of course Ramos contract influences my future,’ admits Real Madrid star
  • 17 May 2021

‘Of course Ramos contract influences my future,’ admits Real Madrid star

Klopp: Why Liverpool don’t need to worry about me going to Real Madrid
  • 17 May 2021

Klopp: Why Liverpool don’t need to worry about me going to Real Madrid

Tottenham loan star Bale having his best ever Premier League campaign statistically
  • 19 May 2021

Tottenham loan star Bale having his best ever Premier League campaign statistically

‘It was like the Messiah returning’ – Bale slammed for letting down Tottenham
  • 19 May 2021

‘It was like the Messiah returning’ – Bale slammed for letting down Tottenham

Made in Paris: PSG beaten by Lille side they sold four stars for just €16m
  • 19 May 2021

Made in Paris: PSG beaten by Lille side they sold four stars for just €16m

‘We may not be able to influence Haaland’s future,’ Dortmund admit
  • 19 May 2021

‘We may not be able to influence Haaland’s future,’ Dortmund admit

Thomas Tuchel suffers first Chelsea defeat amid a litany of unwanted stats
  • 19 May 2021

Thomas Tuchel suffers first Chelsea defeat amid a litany of unwanted stats

Saliba, Lingard, Morata and the top 10 loan signings of the season in Europe
  • 19 May 2021

Saliba, Lingard, Morata and the top 10 loan signings of the season in Europe

Barcelona signing Haaland would be a new low for UEFA’s failed FFP
  • 19 May 2021

Barcelona signing Haaland would be a new low for UEFA’s failed FFP

As football finance stutters post-pandemic, agents get busy
  • 19 May 2021

As football finance stutters post-pandemic, agents get busy

Guardiola rejects Haaland links: Man City can’t afford to sign Aguero replacement
  • 19 May 2021

Guardiola rejects Haaland links: Man City can’t afford to sign Aguero replacement

Mustafi, Ntcham, Pjanic and the 10 worst signings of the season in Europe
  • 19 May 2021

Mustafi, Ntcham, Pjanic and the 10 worst signings of the season in Europe

Mbappe sent Real Madrid warning: Critics are just as fierce in Spain
  • 19 May 2021

Mbappe sent Real Madrid warning: Critics are just as fierce in Spain

Lampard’s ‘perfect’ managerial role pinpointed by former England colleague
  • 19 May 2021

Lampard’s ‘perfect’ managerial role pinpointed by former England colleague