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

Jack Wilshere opens up on his biggest regret at Arsenal
  • 19 May 2021

Jack Wilshere opens up on his biggest regret at Arsenal

Saliba endures his most difficult night for Nice yet
  • 19 May 2021

Saliba endures his most difficult night for Nice yet

Official: Marseille appoint Jorge Sampaoli as head coach
  • 19 May 2021

Official: Marseille appoint Jorge Sampaoli as head coach

Man Utd target Andre Silva enhances his reputation even in Frankfurt loss
  • 19 May 2021

Man Utd target Andre Silva enhances his reputation even in Frankfurt loss

PSG star drops hint over permanent Premier League move
  • 19 May 2021

PSG star drops hint over permanent Premier League move

Why a detail in the race for Alaba favours Real Madrid over Liverpool and Chelsea
  • 19 May 2021

Why a detail in the race for Alaba favours Real Madrid over Liverpool and Chelsea

What if Bukayo Saka had left Arsenal for Liverpool last summer…
  • 19 May 2021

What if Bukayo Saka had left Arsenal for Liverpool last summer…

Would Alexander Isak be an ideal signing for Barcelona?
  • 3 Jun 2021

Isak better hope Barca weren’t watching his Man Utd horror show

Bukayo Saka shows that he is priceless to Arsenal in Benfica win
  • 17 May 2021

Bukayo Saka shows that he is priceless to Arsenal in Benfica win

It hurts a lot that Messi could leave, says Barcelona legend
  • 17 May 2021

It hurts a lot that Messi could leave, says Barcelona legend

PSG criticise Bundesliga and Premier League sides over unethical transfers
  • 19 May 2021

PSG criticise Bundesliga and Premier League sides over unethical transfers

‘If he doesn’t score, he gives you nothing’ – Aubameyang’s Arsenal value questioned
  • 19 May 2021

‘If he doesn’t score, he gives you nothing’ – Aubameyang’s Arsenal value questioned

Guardiola killed me and my self confidence – Angelino
  • 19 May 2021

Guardiola killed me and my self confidence – Angelino

Henderson’s job is to keep me happy, says Ole
  • 19 May 2021

Henderson’s job is to keep me happy, says Ole

Solskjaer drops Diallo start hint ahead of Sociedad clash
  • 19 May 2021

Solskjaer drops Diallo start hint ahead of Sociedad clash

James picks out the greatest strengths of Man Utd new boy Amad Diallo
  • 19 May 2021

James picks out the greatest strengths of Man Utd new boy Amad Diallo

Xhaka explains the one reason he is still at Arsenal
  • 19 May 2021

Xhaka explains the one reason he is still at Arsenal

Lampard tipped as an ‘interesting’ option to replace Lennon at Celtic
  • 19 May 2021

Lampard tipped as an ‘interesting’ option to replace Lennon at Celtic

England or Germany? Musiala makes big call on his international future
  • 19 May 2021

England or Germany? Musiala makes big call on his international future

Why Haaland would be quicker to settle in the Premier League than Havertz and Werner
  • 19 May 2021

Why Haaland would be quicker to settle in the Premier League than Havertz and Werner