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

Giroud ‘not suited’ by Chelsea situation – Deschamps tells striker to move

19 May 2021

Giroud ‘not suited’ by Chelsea situation – Deschamps tells striker to move

Olivier Giroud: Where could the Chelsea striker move?

19 May 2021

Olivier Giroud: Where could the Chelsea striker move?

Man City may sign Messi by not complying with FFP, claims Tebas

19 May 2021

Man City may sign Messi by not complying with FFP, claims Tebas

Messi’s Barcelona future thrown into fresh doubt by salary limit

17 May 2021

Messi’s Barcelona future thrown into fresh doubt by salary limit

Hernandez ready to embrace Davies competition and remain at Bayern

19 May 2021

Hernandez ready to embrace Davies competition and remain at Bayern

Losing Mbappe would be a huge blow for PSG – Jardim

19 May 2021

Losing Mbappe would be a huge blow for PSG – Jardim

Dybala birthday celebrations spark fresh Juventus exit talk

17 May 2021

Dybala birthday celebrations spark fresh Juventus exit talk

Who is Ajax star Ryan Gravenberch?

17 May 2021

Who is Ajax star Ryan Gravenberch?

What signings do Lyon need to make in January?

17 May 2021

What signings do Lyon need to make in January?

Who is Man Utd transfer target David Carmo?

17 May 2021

Who is Man Utd transfer target David Carmo?

Boateng admits Bayern exits reports ‘surprised’ him

19 May 2021

Boateng admits Bayern exits reports ‘surprised’ him

Will Neymar leave PSG?

19 May 2021

Will Neymar leave PSG?

‘Who wouldn’t want to play for Barcelona?’ – Depay

19 May 2021

‘Who wouldn’t want to play for Barcelona?’ – Depay

Ex-Man Utd keeper Barthez has found a new club

17 May 2021

Ex-Man Utd keeper Barthez has found a new club

Memphis Depay could be a great player for Barcelona – De Boer

19 May 2021

Memphis Depay could be a great player for Barcelona – De Boer

Nicolas Pepe tells Arsenal: I want more game time

19 May 2021

Nicolas Pepe tells Arsenal: I want more game time

‘New Messi’ Dybala must leave Juventus for Real Madrid – Zamparini

19 May 2021

‘New Messi’ Dybala must leave Juventus for Real Madrid – Zamparini

Koeman has ‘doubts’ over ‘limited’ Barcelona squad

17 May 2021

Koeman has ‘doubts’ over ‘limited’ Barcelona squad

‘Depay will not leave Lyon in January’ – Barcelona move ruled out by Aulas

19 May 2021

‘Depay will not leave Lyon in January’ – Barcelona move ruled out by Aulas

PSG have never considered sacking Tuchel – Leonardo

19 May 2021

PSG have never considered sacking Tuchel – Leonardo