Robin Bairner

Robin Bairner

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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

Mason Mount, Lando Norris, Chelsea, 2022/23
  • 22 Jun 2023

Chelsea change stance as Man Utd’s next Mount move revealed by Romano

Mason Mount of Chelsea over the Manchester United badge, set against a backdrop of a panorama of Old Trafford in red
  • 22 Jun 2023

Chelsea respond to Man Utd’s SECOND Mount transfer bid

Karim Benzema, Mystery Man, Cristiano Ronaldo, Saudi Pro League
  • 21 Jun 2023

Saudi Pro League ‘working on signing’ MAJOR Premier League star

Headshot of Mikel Arteta with the Arsenal badge, against a backdrop of a panorama of the Emirates Stadium in red
  • 21 Jun 2023

Arsenal ‘CLOSE’ to completing first summer transfer - Ornstein

Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea
  • 21 Jun 2023

Chelsea BOMBSHELL dropped by Romano with £30m announcement

Frank Lampard, Todd Boehly, Chelsea, 2022/23
  • 21 Jun 2023

Chelsea sold player who 'would stroll into Barcelona' team

Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea
  • 21 Jun 2023

Romano announces Chelsea’s next THREE transfers

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, 2022/23
  • 21 Jun 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo’s newest STAR teammate announced by Romano

Lionel Messi has caused a storm before joining Inter Miami
  • 21 Jun 2023

Messi DISRESPECTS Inter Miami ahead of MLS transfer

Mikel Arteta, Mauricio Pochettino, Arsenal, Chelsea
  • 21 Jun 2023

Arsenal and Chelsea fight over ‘VERY UNHAPPY’ Premier League star

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2022/23
  • 21 Jun 2023

Arteta given £200m transfer fund to complete THREE priority deals

N'Golo Kante, Al-Ittihad, 2023/24
  • 21 Jun 2023

ANOTHER Chelsea star in Saudi Pro League link as Kante signs €100m deal

Marcus Rashford
  • 20 Jun 2023

Marcus Rashford HERE WE GO! - Romano confirms new contract for Man Utd star

Todd Boehly, Chelsea
  • 19 Jun 2023

Chelsea already have multi-club model as Boehly outfoxes Premier League lawmakers AGAIN

Levi Colwill, Romelu Lukaku, Chelsea, 2022/23
  • 19 Jun 2023

Chelsea get mixed Saudi Pro League transfer news over Lukaku and Colwill - Romano

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2022/23
  • 19 Jun 2023

Arteta called by striker ‘begging’ for Arsenal chance

Ronald Koeman, Wout Weghorst
  • 19 Jun 2023

Koeman in crisis! Netherlands boss told Man Utd flop can save him

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami, 2023
  • 19 Jun 2023

Lionel Messi's newest STAR Inter Miami teammate revealed

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2022/23
  • 19 Jun 2023

Serie A star admits Arsenal ‘dream’

Joel Glazer, Man Utd protest
  • 19 Jun 2023

Man Utd fans launch VICIOUS Glazers attack after transfer COLLAPSE