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

Christian Eriksen: Could Real Madrid sign Inter star?
  • 23 May 2023

Christian Eriksen: Could Real Madrid sign Inter star?

Thauvin: New contract talks with Marseille barely started
  • 23 May 2023

Thauvin: New contract talks with Marseille barely started

Barcelona January transfers: Is Garcia or Depay more vital?
  • 23 May 2023

Barcelona January transfers: Is Garcia or Depay more vital?

Alen Halilovic: What happen to the ex-Barca youngster dubbed the next Modric?
  • 23 May 2023

Alen Halilovic: What happen to the ex-Barca youngster dubbed the next Modric?

Giroud will not be blocked from leaving Chelsea, says Lampard
  • 23 May 2023

Giroud will not be blocked from leaving Chelsea, says Lampard

Jack Grealish: Will Man City sign Aston Villa ace?
  • 23 May 2023

Jack Grealish: Will Man City sign Aston Villa ace?

Ronaldo going nowhere, claims Juventus sporting director
  • 23 May 2023

Ronaldo going nowhere, claims Juventus sporting director

Zidane addresses Isco Real Madrid exit rumours
  • 23 May 2023

Zidane addresses Isco Real Madrid exit rumours

Giroud yet to decide over Chelsea future, claims agent
  • 23 May 2023

Giroud yet to decide over Chelsea future, claims agent

I hope ‘special’ Messi remains at Barcelona – Ter Stegen
  • 23 May 2023

I hope ‘special’ Messi remains at Barcelona – Ter Stegen

David Alaba transfer news: Real Madrid and PSG vie for Bayern star
  • 23 May 2023

David Alaba transfer news: Real Madrid and PSG vie for Bayern star

OFFICIAL: Pep Guardiola agrees new two-year Manchester City contract
  • 23 May 2023

OFFICIAL: Pep Guardiola agrees new two-year Manchester City contract

Dayot Upamecano transfer latest: Do Liverpool lead race for Leipzig star?
  • 23 May 2023

Dayot Upamecano transfer latest: Do Liverpool lead race for Leipzig star?

What the hell happened to Mario Balotelli?
  • 23 May 2023

What the hell happened to Mario Balotelli?

Giroud ‘not suited’ by Chelsea situation – Deschamps tells striker to move
  • 23 May 2023

Giroud ‘not suited’ by Chelsea situation – Deschamps tells striker to move

Olivier Giroud: Where could the Chelsea striker move?
  • 23 May 2023

Olivier Giroud: Where could the Chelsea striker move?

Man City may sign Messi by not complying with FFP, claims Tebas
  • 23 May 2023

Man City may sign Messi by not complying with FFP, claims Tebas

Messi’s Barcelona future thrown into fresh doubt by salary limit
  • 23 May 2023

Messi’s Barcelona future thrown into fresh doubt by salary limit

Hernandez ready to embrace Davies competition and remain at Bayern
  • 23 May 2023

Hernandez ready to embrace Davies competition and remain at Bayern

Losing Mbappe would be a huge blow for PSG – Jardim
  • 23 May 2023

Losing Mbappe would be a huge blow for PSG – Jardim