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

‘Pogba influential like Bruno’ – Ighalo pleads Man Utd to keep France star
  • 23 May 2023

‘Pogba influential like Bruno’ – Ighalo pleads Man Utd to keep France star

Barcelona named the most valuable club in football as Man Utd drop out of top three
  • 23 May 2023

Barcelona named the most valuable club in football as Man Utd drop out of top three

Haaland agent hints at move: We respect Dortmund but don’t automatically agree
  • 23 May 2023

Haaland agent hints at move: We respect Dortmund but don’t automatically agree

Eduardo Camavinga: Rennes star should think twice before Man Utd or Real Madrid move
  • 23 May 2023

Eduardo Camavinga: Rennes star should think twice before Man Utd or Real Madrid move

‘Haaland needs Champions League football’ – Dortmund given warning over ace
  • 23 May 2023

‘Haaland needs Champions League football’ – Dortmund given warning over ace

‘Anfield will look like a training ground’ – Madrid hit back after Klopp criticism
  • 23 May 2023

‘Anfield will look like a training ground’ – Madrid hit back after Klopp criticism

Rashford will ‘dominate the future’ with Mbappe and Haaland – Berbatov
  • 23 May 2023

Rashford will ‘dominate the future’ with Mbappe and Haaland – Berbatov

Rodgers does not dismiss England rumours but says he’s happy at Leicester
  • 23 May 2023

Rodgers does not dismiss England rumours but says he’s happy at Leicester

Kroos-Modric-Casemiro v Xavi-Iniesta-Busquets – who are greater?
  • 23 May 2023

Kroos-Modric-Casemiro v Xavi-Iniesta-Busquets – who are greater?

Chelsea tried to sign Declan Rice, Lampard admits
  • 23 May 2023

Chelsea tried to sign Declan Rice, Lampard admits

Tuchel warns Chelsea strikers: Start scoring or we’ll sign new players!
  • 23 May 2023

Tuchel warns Chelsea strikers: Start scoring or we’ll sign new players!

Icardi out, Mbappe in doubt: The PSG players who could leave this summer
  • 23 May 2023

Icardi out, Mbappe in doubt: The PSG players who could leave this summer

Dump Ramos, sign Alaba: Liverpool thumping shows Madrid don’t need captain
  • 23 May 2023

Dump Ramos, sign Alaba: Liverpool thumping shows Madrid don’t need captain

Man Utd loanee Lingard’s West Ham future remains uncertain
  • 23 May 2023

Man Utd loanee Lingard’s West Ham future remains uncertain

There will always be rumours over ‘world-class’ Mbappe – Pochettino
  • 23 May 2023

There will always be rumours over ‘world-class’ Mbappe – Pochettino

Arteta reveals the extent of Odegaard injury
  • 23 May 2023

Arteta reveals the extent of Odegaard injury

Can Arteta hang on at Arsenal? Six candidates to take over at the Gunners
  • 23 May 2023

Can Arteta hang on at Arsenal? Six candidates to take over at the Gunners

Former Man Utd and Arsenal attacker Welbeck faces uncertain future
  • 23 May 2023

Former Man Utd and Arsenal attacker Welbeck faces uncertain future

Real Madrid target Mbappe compared to former Barcelona ace
  • 23 May 2023

Real Madrid target Mbappe compared to former Barcelona ace

‘Rough diamond’ Konate heading for Liverpool, says club legend
  • 23 May 2023

‘Rough diamond’ Konate heading for Liverpool, says club legend