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

Rennes reveal offer that will make them sell Liverpool target Doku
  • 23 May 2023

Rennes reveal offer that will make them sell Liverpool target Doku

Could Real Madrid star Gareth Bale really be about to retire?
  • 23 May 2023

Could Real Madrid star Gareth Bale really be about to retire?

Ligue 1 Team of the Season, starring Mbappe, Memphis and Marquinhos
  • 23 May 2023

Ligue 1 Team of the Season, starring Mbappe, Memphis and Marquinhos

Camavinga wants PSG move – but Real Madrid and Arsenal should keep hope
  • 23 May 2023

Camavinga wants PSG move – but Real Madrid and Arsenal should keep hope

Haaland beats 41-goal Lewandowski to Bundesliga Player of the Year crown
  • 23 May 2023

Haaland beats 41-goal Lewandowski to Bundesliga Player of the Year crown

Ryan hints at Arsenal stay as loan from Brighton concludes
  • 23 May 2023

Ryan hints at Arsenal stay as loan from Brighton concludes

‘Liverpool can’t compete with Man City and Man Utd over Kane’
  • 23 May 2023

‘Liverpool can’t compete with Man City and Man Utd over Kane’

Man Utd told not to make Ronaldo reunion by Neville
  • 23 May 2023

Man Utd told not to make Ronaldo reunion by Neville

Six Lille stars that Europe’s best clubs should be trying to sign
  • 23 May 2023

Six Lille stars that Europe’s best clubs should be trying to sign

Real Madrid, Arsenal and PSG on alert as Rennes admit they may sell Camavinga
  • 23 May 2023

Real Madrid, Arsenal and PSG on alert as Rennes admit they may sell Camavinga

Guardiola confirms Messi will stay at Barcelona as he announces Aguero deal
  • 23 May 2023

Guardiola confirms Messi will stay at Barcelona as he announces Aguero deal

How champions Lille made €320m in three years selling stars like Pepe & Osimhen
  • 23 May 2023

How champions Lille made €320m in three years selling stars like Pepe & Osimhen

€40,000 a minute! The incredible cost of Eden Hazard to Real Madrid
  • 23 May 2023

€40,000 a minute! The incredible cost of Eden Hazard to Real Madrid

Revealed: The huge commission payment Raiola wants from Donnarumma deal
  • 23 May 2023

Revealed: The huge commission payment Raiola wants from Donnarumma deal

Tottenham tipped to ‘fall apart’ if Kane leaves for Man Utd or Chelsea
  • 23 May 2023

Tottenham tipped to ‘fall apart’ if Kane leaves for Man Utd or Chelsea

Arteta claims that Arsenal insiders were trying to ‘hurt’ the club
  • 23 May 2023

Arteta claims that Arsenal insiders were trying to ‘hurt’ the club

‘Premier League is the only destination for €600m Haaland’
  • 23 May 2023

‘Premier League is the only destination for €600m Haaland’

‘I believe Ronaldo will return’ – Sporting CP president says Juventus ace will be back
  • 23 May 2023

‘I believe Ronaldo will return’ – Sporting CP president says Juventus ace will be back

Chelsea target Tchouameni beats Camavinga to Ligue 1’s Young Player of the Year prize
  • 23 May 2023

Chelsea target Tchouameni beats Camavinga to Ligue 1’s Young Player of the Year prize

Messi speaks out on his future: Copa del Rey victory an important turning point
  • 23 May 2023

Messi speaks out on his future: Copa del Rey victory an important turning point