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

Levi Colwill, Chelsea, Brighton, 2022/23

8 Jul 2023

Chelsea star makes Colwill transfer promise after England win U21 Euros

Romelu Lukaku, Inter, 2022/23

8 Jul 2023

Big Rom TWIST! Lukaku transfer hopes take DRAMATIC change

Megan Rapinoe, USWNT, 2023

8 Jul 2023

USWNT legend Megan Rapinoe announces retirement ahead of Women’s World Cup

Fabrizio Romano revealing Barcelona transfer news

8 Jul 2023

Romano announces Barcelona’s INCREDIBLE €60 million signing

Bruno Fernandes, David de Gea, Man Utd, 2022/23

8 Jul 2023

Bruno Fernandes UNHAPPY with De Gea's Man Utd exit

Neymar, PSG, 2022/23

8 Jul 2023

‘The appeal is real’ – Neymar tipped to follow Messi to MLS

Todd Boehly, Chelsea owner

7 Jul 2023

Boehlyball continues to BURN money as Chelsea give away more ELITE talent

Mason Greenwood, Man Utd, 2021/22

7 Jul 2023

Greenwood gets Man Utd deadline as ‘REHAB’ loan touted

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2022/23

7 Jul 2023

Ten Hag calls WONDERKIDS to boost Man Utd squad

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2022/23

7 Jul 2023

‘LIAR!’ – Mbappe clan steps up PSG war as exit nears

André Onana, Erik ten Hag, Manchester United, 2022/23

7 Jul 2023

BREAKTHROUGH! Man Utd close to Onana transfer

Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal, Emirates Stadium

7 Jul 2023

‘Huge day for Arsenal’ – Romano promises three MASSIVE developments

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, 2023/24

7 Jul 2023

Chelsea DECISIVE after JAW-DROPPING quote for priority target

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2022/23

7 Jul 2023

Man Utd transfer nears as Romano announces EXCITING development

Lionel Messi has caused a storm before joining Inter Miami

6 Jul 2023

Messi transfer sparks FURY from Inter Miami star

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, Liverpool

6 Jul 2023

‘Liverpool have made €200m Mbappe transfer bid’

Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal

6 Jul 2023

‘Done and sealed’ - Romano reveals Arsenal signing fans will LOVE

Harry Maguire, Man Utd, 2022/23

6 Jul 2023

Maguire transfer takes TWIST over Man Utd wage revelation

Jose Mourinho, Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid

6 Jul 2023

Real Madrid want Mourinho back as Ancelotti to Brazil confirmed

PSG striker Kylian Mbappe playing for France, 2023

6 Jul 2023

Mbappe BOMB! Romano provides INCREDIBLE latest on PSG star