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

Emile Smith Rowe, Arsenal, 2023/24
  • 28 Aug 2023

Smith Rowe’s Tierney problem as Arsenal FAVOURITE faces career-defining week

Ryan Gravenberch
  • 28 Aug 2023

Man Utd handed DREAM Gravenberch boost as Bayern plan SHOCK swap deal

Fabrizio Romano gives the latest Man Utd transfer news
  • 26 Aug 2023

Romano drops Man Utd TRIPLE transfer bombshell as Ten Hag chases Chelsea star

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2023/24
  • 26 Aug 2023

PSG fans give Mbappe SURPRISE welcome amid Real Madrid transfer rumours

Folarin Balogun, Arsenal, 2023/24
  • 26 Aug 2023

Balogun transfer fee revealed as Arsenal close in on HUGE windfall

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2023/24
  • 26 Aug 2023

Ancelotti sends Mbappe a Real Madrid transfer message after Vini Jr injury

Sofyan Amrabat, Fiorentina, Man Utd
  • 26 Aug 2023

Romano gives latest Amrabat to Man Utd news as Fiorentina deadline passes

Ange Postecoglou, Mikel Arteta, Tottenham, Arsenal
  • 26 Aug 2023

Arsenal get one over on Spurs with latest transfer

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, 2023/24
  • 26 Aug 2023

WATCH: Pochettino DOESN’T KNOW who ‘DISAPPEARED’ Chelsea stars are

Fabrizio Romano's latest transfer news
  • 26 Aug 2023

Romano gives ‘HUGE’ transfer ‘here we go’ for summer's MOST IMPORTANT deal

Nicolas Jackson, Chelsea
  • 25 Aug 2023

Pochettino has 'NO DOUBT' Chelsea star can become Premier League GOAT

Nicolas Jackson, Chelsea, Gary Neville, 2023/24
  • 25 Aug 2023

Gary Neville makes OUTRAGEOUS Darwin Nunez comparison with Chelsea star

Marcus Rashford, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 25 Aug 2023

Man Utd to sell Rashford favourite after HUGE U-turn

Neymar, Los Angeles, MLS
  • 25 Aug 2023

Neymar’s friend reveals why PSG star REALLY made Saudi Pro League transfer

Jean-Clair Todibo, Nice, 2032/24
  • 25 Aug 2023

Jean-Clair Todibo: The bad boy gone good who Man Utd fans will love

Romelu Lukaku, Chelsea, 2023/24
  • 25 Aug 2023

Chelsea take DESPERATE Lukaku decision with Mourinho to benefit

Kieran Tierney playing against FC Zurich for Arsenal in the Europa League
  • 25 Aug 2023

Fabrizio Romano announces 'Here We Go' on UNEXPECTED Tierney transfer

Mary Earps, Man Utd, 2022/23
  • 25 Aug 2023

Man Utd reject WORLD-RECORD transfer bid

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, 2023/24
  • 25 Aug 2023

Chelsea take CONTROVERSIAL wonderkid decision

Jurgen Klopp, Kylian Mbappe, Man City
  • 24 Aug 2023

Man City land €60m star Mbappe loves and Klopp sees as the next Mane