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

Arteta talks up ‘phenomenal’ Arsenal star ahead of opening contract talks
  • 19 May 2021

Arteta talks up ‘phenomenal’ Arsenal star ahead of opening contract talks

‘Of course the criticism is tiring’ – Why Mbappe’s future increasingly looks to be away from PSG
  • 19 May 2021

‘Of course the criticism is tiring’ – Why Mbappe’s future increasingly looks to be away from PSG

Dortmund confirm talks with Haaland agent Raiola amid Barcelona sighting
  • 19 May 2021

Dortmund confirm talks with Haaland agent Raiola amid Barcelona sighting

Chelsea splash out as Premier League agent spending climbs to £272m
  • 19 May 2021

Chelsea splash out as Premier League agent spending climbs to £272m

Solskjaer picks which one Man Utd legend from 1999 he’d sign for his team
  • 19 May 2021

Solskjaer picks which one Man Utd legend from 1999 he’d sign for his team

Solskjaer reveals the one thing that might have stopped Haaland reaching the top
  • 19 May 2021

Solskjaer reveals the one thing that might have stopped Haaland reaching the top

Lyon ready to ‘accept it’ if Memphis Depay leaves for Barcelona
  • 19 May 2021

Lyon ready to ‘accept it’ if Memphis Depay leaves for Barcelona

Bayern deny Haaland rumours: We’ve already got the world’s best No.9
  • 19 May 2021

Bayern deny Haaland rumours: We’ve already got the world’s best No.9

‘They’re talking out their backsides!’ – Agents hit out at FIFA transfer reforms
  • 19 May 2021

‘They’re talking out their backsides!’ – Agents hit out at FIFA transfer reforms

Man Utd boss Solskjaer’s incredible reason for snubbing potential signing
  • 19 May 2021

Man Utd boss Solskjaer’s incredible reason for snubbing potential signing

Five potential destinations for Sergio Aguero – from Barcelona to Chelsea
  • 19 May 2021

Five potential destinations for Sergio Aguero – from Barcelona to Chelsea

Official: Man City announce Aguero to leave for free in the summer
  • 19 May 2021

Official: Man City announce Aguero to leave for free in the summer

‘Legally I have to return to Real Madrid’ – Bale on Spurs disrespect claims
  • 19 May 2021

‘Legally I have to return to Real Madrid’ – Bale on Spurs disrespect claims

Chelsea loanee Tomori hailed in Italy: €28m seems like a bargain
  • 19 May 2021

Chelsea loanee Tomori hailed in Italy: €28m seems like a bargain

Gianluigi Buffon: Where will the Juventus and Italy legend play next season?
  • 19 May 2021

Gianluigi Buffon: Where will the Juventus and Italy legend play next season?

Konate responds to Liverpool transfer links
  • 19 May 2021

Konate responds to Liverpool transfer links

Sergio Ramos’ wife drops Real Madrid exit hint
  • 17 May 2021

Sergio Ramos’ wife drops Real Madrid exit hint

Who is Boubakary Soumare? The Lille midfielder wanted by Man Utd and dubbed the ‘new Pogba’
  • 19 May 2021

Who is Boubakary Soumare? The Lille midfielder wanted by Man Utd and dubbed the ‘new Pogba’

Mikel Arteta reveals his plans for Arsenal’s 2021 summer transfer window
  • 17 May 2021

Mikel Arteta reveals his plans for Arsenal’s 2021 summer transfer window

Arteta reveals what surprised him most as Arsenal manager and his ambition for the club
  • 19 May 2021

Arteta reveals what surprised him most as Arsenal manager and his ambition for the club