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

Arsenal's Matteo Guendouzi has signed on loan for Ligue 1 side Marseille
  • 7 Jul 2021

First Gerson and Guendouzi, next Saliba – how Marseille can afford their summer signings

Lionel Messi Argentina 2021
  • 7 Jul 2021

Messi brutally mocks former Barcelona team-mate at Copa America

Barcelona sponsors Rakuten are set to put Barcelona under pressure over the social media actions of Ousmane Dembele and Antoine Griezmann
  • 7 Jul 2021

Griezmann suffers another BIG blow following Japan controversy

Man Utd target Eduardo Camavinga playing for Rennes, Ligue 1 2020/21
  • 23 May 2023

Rio is wrong! Camavinga can bring more to Man Utd than Rice

Why Tottenham should cut their losses and sell Harry Kane this summer
  • 7 Jul 2021

Kane deal is ‘impossible’, says Guardiola

Sergio Ramos, Real Madrid, La Liga 2020/21
  • 7 Jul 2021

How PSG are spending a fortune during a crippling pandemic

PSG closing in on €70m Hakimi signing
  • 6 Jul 2021

Why Hakimi rejected a move to Chelsea to sign for PSG

Matteo Guendouzi playing for Arsenal in the Premier League
  • 6 Jul 2021

Matteo Guendouzi: Misunderstood warrior or ‘pain in the arse’?

Eduardo Camavinga to Real Madrid: What agent change means to France star’s future
  • 23 May 2023

Who is Eduardo Camavinga? The Rennes star wanted by Real Madrid, Man Utd and PSG

Jadon Sancho playing for England against Ukraine at Euro 2020
  • 5 Jul 2021

‘His numbers speak for themselves’ – Maguire ready to welcome ‘great’ Sancho to Man Utd

Paul Pogba has been important to Man Utd as an attacking force this season
  • 5 Jul 2021

Pogba to PSG offers a perfect solution for Man Utd

Lille deal Liverpool blow over Renato Sanches transfer hopes
  • 5 Jul 2021

Why Renato Sanches is overpriced at €40m

Matteo Guendouzi playing for Arsenal in the Premier League
  • 5 Jul 2021

The incidents that led to Arsenal offloading Guendouzi

Lionel Messi playing for Barcelona in La Liga, 2020/21
  • 14 Jul 2021

The signs Barcelona are getting desperate over new Messi deal

Rennes signing Loic Bade turned down a chance to move to Liverpool and Arsenal when he left Lens
  • 5 Jul 2021

Why Bade rejected Liverpool, Arsenal and more to make €20m Rennes move

The Champions League Swiss Model: How the competition will change from 2024/2025
  • 23 May 2023

The Champions League Swiss Model: How the competition will change from 2024/2025

I’ll keep fighting at Nice – Vieira vows to fight the sack
  • 19 Jun 2023

Patrick Vieira: Tactics, formation, management style, honours, teams

Jose Mourinho sacked as Tottenham Hotspur manager
  • 3 Jul 2021

Roma fans give Mourinho INCREDIBLE welcome

Rennes reveal offer that will make them sell Liverpool target Doku
  • 3 Jul 2021

Rennes have already set their asking price for Euro 2020 star Doku

Should Manchester United sell Diogo Dalot to Milan?
  • 3 Jul 2021

Man Utd don’t need full-back signings, says club legend