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

Sevilla star Jules Kounde playing for France ahead of Euro 2020
  • 23 May 2023

Real Madrid and Man Utd target Kounde shows he's not just a centre-back

Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring for Portugal against Hungary at Euro 2020
  • 24 Jun 2021

‘Staying at Juve a bigger challenge for Ronaldo than PSG move’

Paul Pogba and Raphael Varane at Euro 2020
  • 24 Jun 2021

Pogba defends ‘Juventus’ haircut amid Man Utd uncertainty

Martin Odegaard is becoming an increasingly prominent player at Arsenal after arriving from Real Madrid
  • 24 Jun 2021

Odegaard reveals how Ronaldo helped him at Real Madrid

‘We will have discussions in the next few weeks’ – Arteta confident of striking Odegaard deal
  • 24 Jun 2021

Odegaard sets Madrid targets after discussing Arsenal return

Man Utd boss Solskjaer has hinted at a new deal for Paul Pogba
  • 23 Jun 2021

Why Man Utd should push a Pogba-Varane swap with Real Madrid

Klopp rejects calls for him to replace Germany manager Low
  • 23 Jun 2021

Fake news! Why Liverpool signing reports are off the mark

Real Madrid transfer target Kylian Mbappe playing for PSG in Ligue 1, 2020/21
  • 23 Jun 2021

‘Mbappe has asked to leave PSG’ – Real Madrid on alert as France star seeks to force move

Lionel Messi playing for Barcelona in La Liga, 2020/21
  • 23 Jun 2021

No agreement in place for Messi as Barca cut star’s wages

Spain’s Euro 2020 squad shows how far Real Madrid have fallen
  • 21 Jun 2021

‘Horrible, horrible Spain’ slammed by ex-Real Madrid star

Lionel Messi, Barcelona, 2020/21
  • 21 Jun 2021

Laporta’s ominous message as Messi deal ticks down

New Barcelona signing Memphis Depay shoots of the Netherlands against North Macedonia at Euro 2020
  • 21 Jun 2021

Memphis makes De Boer transfer prophecy come true with Macedonia strike

How could Chelsea line up with Harry Kane?
  • 21 Jun 2021

Man City launch record-breaking offer for Kane

Where does Gini Wijnaldum’s future lie as Inter and Barca circle for Liverpool ace?
  • 21 Jun 2021

Wijnaldum rejected THREE clubs to make PSG move

Zidane, Flick, Conte out, Mourinho in – 31 coaching changes already in Europe’s big five leagues
  • 19 Jun 2021

Mourinho claims manager has held a grudge against him for 17 YEARS

Barcelona's Lionel Messi challenges for possession playing for Argentina, Copa America 2021
  • 19 Jun 2021

Messi ignores Barca speculation to turn in stunning Copa display

Chelsea's Billy Gilmour celebrates Scotland's 0-0 draw with England at Euro 2020
  • 19 Jun 2021

‘Scottish Kante’ Gilmour shows Chelsea £90m on Rice would be a waste

New Parma signing Gianluigi Buffon playing for Juventus, Serie A, 2020/21
  • 18 Jun 2021

Buffon criticised on Parma return: You are a mercenary!

No laughing matter! Hazard’s Chelsea antics may spell end of disastrous Madrid career
  • 18 Jun 2021

‘Awful trainer’ Hazard has wasted his potential – Mourinho

Matthijs de Ligt
  • 18 Jun 2021

‘De Ligt went to Italy to learn how to defend – but he’s not learned much’