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

Lionel Messi scores for Argentina against Bolivia at the Copa America

10 Jul 2021

Messi and Neymar named joint Player of the Tournament at Copa America

Arsenal complete the signing of Nuno Tavares from Benfica

10 Jul 2021

Why Nuno Tavares signed for Arsenal

PSG star Kylian Mbappe missed the penalty that saw France knocked out of Euro 2020

10 Jul 2021

Van Gaal told he’s wrong on Mbappe criticism: ‘His problem is ego – not tactics’

Are Manchester City likely to sign Lionel Messi?

10 Jul 2021

The INCREDIBLE sum of money Messi has lost by being out of contract

How ‘new Kaka’ Lucas Paqueta has low key been one of signings of the season

10 Jul 2021

Depay out, Paqueta in: Why Barcelona signed the wrong Lyon star

Manchester United's Paul Pogba playing for France at Euro 2020

9 Jul 2021

‘Pogba should wear his France shirt under his Man Utd top!’

9 Jul 2021

Revealed: Why Ramos rejected Arsenal and Man City

Man Utd and PSG target Eduardo Camavinga playing for Rennes in Ligue 1

9 Jul 2021

Why Rennes won’t be bullied by Man Utd or PSG over Camavinga

New Arsenal signing Albert Sambi Lokonga playing for Anderlecht

9 Jul 2021

When will Sambi Lokonga sign for Arsenal?

Lionel Messi playing for Barcelona in La Liga, 2020/21

9 Jul 2021

Messi's future is a worry, Barcelona boss Koeman admits

Zidane, Flick, Conte out, Mourinho in – 31 coaching changes already in Europe’s big five leagues

9 Jul 2021

Mourinho chasing Man Utd star – and it is a deal that could be done

Zidane continues to be asked who he would like to see leading the line in 2021/22

9 Jul 2021

What Zidane is doing now and the FOUR teams he favours for future jobs

Neymar clan hits out at ‘baseless’ sexual assault accusations amid Nike split

8 Jul 2021

Revealed: Hazard, Pogba, Neymar and the costliest injuries of 2020/21

Lionel Messi, Barcelona, 2020/21

8 Jul 2021

Barcelona already planning Messi’s pre-season return

Nacho, Real Madrid, La Liga

8 Jul 2021

Nacho signs new Real Madrid contract

Sergio Ramos celebrates scoring for Real Madrid against Sevilla in La Liga, 2020/21

8 Jul 2021

How much will Sergio Ramos get paid at PSG?

Sergio Ramos lifts the 2019/20 La Liga title for Real Madrid

8 Jul 2021

Why PSG signed Sergio Ramos from Real Madrid

Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos playing for Real Madrid in La Liga during season 2020/21

23 May 2023

Three dates that ended Sergio Ramos' Real Madrid career

Manchester United star Paul Pogba

8 Jul 2021

Why PSG want Pogba this summer – and why it probably won’t happen

‘I was told to drop Depay and Aouar’ – Ex-Lyon boss in stunning Juninho rant

23 May 2023

Why Aouar would be a bargain for Arsenal at €23m