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

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, 2023/24

11 May 2024

Why Mbappe did not announce Real Madrid signing in PSG goodbye message

Carlo Ancelotti during Real Madrid's Champions League semi-final with Bayern Munich, May 2024

10 May 2024

Ancelotti’s decision that could ‘BLOW UP’ Real Madrid locker room

David Beckham, Erik ten Hag, 2023/24

10 May 2024

Beckham tells Ten Hag how to save Man Utd job

Vitor Roque, Barcelona, 2023/24

10 May 2024

Vitor Roque pushed to Man Utd and Chelsea as Xavi’s opinion on wonderkid made clear

Julen Lopetegui, David Moyes, West Ham, 2023/24

10 May 2024

Lopetegui plotting West Ham transfers with TWO signings lined up

Martin Zubimendi, Arsenal, 2023/24

10 May 2024

Arsenal ‘big favourites’ to sign Barcelona target

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal

10 May 2024

Much-loved Arsenal star admits Emirates career is probably OVER

Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea

10 May 2024

Chelsea transfer for ‘GENERATIONAL TALENT’ advancing well, Romano reports

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Man Utd, 2023/24

10 May 2024

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s first HUGE Man Utd investment revealed

Xavi Simons, Arsenal, 2023/24

10 May 2024

Xavi Simons to Arsenal? ‘Strong trend’ PSG star makes SURPRISE permanent move

Vinicius Junior celebrates after Real Madrid beat Bayern Munich to reach the 2023/24 Champions League final

11 May 2024

Vinicius Junior sends Kylian Mbappe a clear message over Real Madrid role

Willian Estevao, Palmeiras, 2024

9 May 2024

Estevao to Chelsea in the balance! Romano reveals what transfer hinges on

Erik ten Hag, Roy Keane, Man Utd, 2023/24

9 May 2024

‘Keane would have been shown a red card!’ – ‘Disgraceful’ Man Utd blasted by Arsenal icon

Mikel Arteta, Kylian Mbappe, Arsenal, 2023/24

9 May 2024

Arsenal set for a free run at major target as PSG make Mbappe decision

Harry Kane misses a chance for Bayern against Lazio in the Champions League, 2023/24

8 May 2024

Maybe it wasn’t Spurs at all? Cursed Kane’s trophyless run continues at Bayern

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Man Utd, Barcelona

8 May 2024

Ratcliffe’s PERFECT first Man Utd signing: Barcelona bargain ideal for Old Trafford

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, 2023/24

8 May 2024

Kylian Mbappe’s Real Madrid announcement is IMMINENT

Declan Rice, Arsenal, 2023/24

8 May 2024

Barcelona meet with €60m Arsenal target who can unleash Rice

Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea, 2023/24

8 May 2024

‘Chelsea don’t consider him one of their players’ – Fabrizio Romano names THREE stars for sale

Casemiro, Man Utd, 2023/24

8 May 2024

Romano's Man Utd bomb: Casemiro's 'likely destination' and the player to replace him