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

Official: Florian Thauvin signs pre-contract agreement with Tigres
  • 19 May 2021

Official: Florian Thauvin signs pre-contract agreement with Tigres

The clubs who may try to beat Man Utd to Jadon Sancho
  • 23 May 2023

The clubs who may try to beat Man Utd to Jadon Sancho

Three reasons why Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah is PSG’s perfect Mbappe replacement
  • 23 May 2023

Three reasons why Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah is PSG’s perfect Mbappe replacement

Haaland to Chelsea: Blues set to offload stars to raise transfer funds
  • 23 May 2023

Haaland to Chelsea: Blues set to offload stars to raise transfer funds

‘It was sad for me’ – Chelsea star Thiago Silva admits he did not want to leave PSG
  • 23 May 2023

‘It was sad for me’ – Chelsea star Thiago Silva admits he did not want to leave PSG

Man Utd told to buy ‘best No.9 in the world’ Kane
  • 23 May 2023

Man Utd told to buy ‘best No.9 in the world’ Kane

PSG planning with Messi next season, Salah is ‘Plan B’ if Mbappe goes
  • 23 May 2023

PSG planning with Messi next season, Salah is ‘Plan B’ if Mbappe goes

‘Another Bale’ – Spanish press slam laughing Hazard after Real Madrid’s Champions League loss
  • 23 May 2023

‘Another Bale’ – Spanish press slam laughing Hazard after Real Madrid’s Champions League loss

Aubameyang: I feel responsible for Arsenal’s slump
  • 23 May 2023

Aubameyang: I feel responsible for Arsenal’s slump

How Mourinho’s Roma salary compares to Chelsea, Man Utd and Real Madrid pay cheques
  • 23 May 2023

How Mourinho’s Roma salary compares to Chelsea, Man Utd and Real Madrid pay cheques

Harry Kane to Man Utd: £90m will not be enough for Spurs to sell
  • 23 May 2023

Harry Kane to Man Utd: £90m will not be enough for Spurs to sell

‘Is this a joke?’ – Neymar’s PSG performance against Man City panned in France
  • 23 May 2023

‘Is this a joke?’ – Neymar’s PSG performance against Man City panned in France

Neymar and Mbappe can’t do it alone – PSG’s exit shows their squad-building flaws
  • 23 May 2023

Neymar and Mbappe can’t do it alone – PSG’s exit shows their squad-building flaws

Mbappe and Neymar’s futures placed in further doubt after PSG’s Champions League exit
  • 23 May 2023

Mbappe and Neymar’s futures placed in further doubt after PSG’s Champions League exit

Van de Beek told to ‘stay and fight’ at Man Utd amid Roma interest
  • 23 May 2023

Van de Beek told to ‘stay and fight’ at Man Utd amid Roma interest

Henry reveals status of Arsenal takeover and Daniel Ek’s aims
  • 23 May 2023

Henry reveals status of Arsenal takeover and Daniel Ek’s aims

Mourinho reveals only defeat in his managerial career that made him cry
  • 23 May 2023

Mourinho reveals only defeat in his managerial career that made him cry

Fears voiced for the long-term fitness of Barcelona star Ansu Fati
  • 23 May 2023

Fears voiced for the long-term fitness of Barcelona star Ansu Fati

Dortmund have slashed asking price for Man Utd target Sancho – here’s why
  • 23 May 2023

Dortmund have slashed asking price for Man Utd target Sancho – here’s why

Memphis Depay’s Lyon form should have Barcelona fans drooling
  • 23 May 2023

Memphis Depay’s Lyon form should have Barcelona fans drooling