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, PSG, 2023/24

8 May 2024

Mbappe told to reject Real Madrid and make €350m move by former Chelsea star

Dortmund, PSG, Erik ten Hag, Mauricio Pochettino

7 May 2024

Dortmund beating PSG is GREAT news for Man Utd and Chelsea

Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid

6 May 2024

Bellingham and Vini Jr cash in as Real Madrid 'GIVE IN' to Mbappe

Pedri, Barcelona, Liverpool, 2023/24

6 May 2024

Pedri to Liverpool rumours: Romano makes transfer ‘GUARANTEE’

Ansu Fati, Xavi, Robert Lewandowski, Barcelona

6 May 2024

Barcelona transfer news: First signing announced, Ansu frozen out, Nike accusations

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, 2023/24

6 May 2024

Real Madrid closing in on ‘next big signing’ with Mbappe deal being finalised

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

6 May 2024

Lopetegui ‘AGREES’ to replace Moyes at West Ham

Darwin Nunez, Liverpool, 2023/24

6 May 2024

Darwin Nunez set for messy Liverpool divorce: Instagram outburst fuels exit rumours

Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea, Badliashile

6 May 2024

Fabrizio Romano reveals Chelsea in contact with ex-Man City star over free transfer

Vitor Roque, Barcelona, 2023/24

6 May 2024

Vitor Roque’s agent demands permanent move as Man Utd line up deal

Mikel Arteta, Serhou Guirassy, Arsenal, 2023/24

6 May 2024

Arsenal enter the race for GOAL-PER-GAME sensation

Victor Osimhen, Napoli, 2023/24

6 May 2024

Osimhen breakthrough coming? Chelsea offer Napoli €100m star in blockbuster swap

Takefusa Kubo, Real Sociedad, 2023/24

4 May 2024

Who is Takefusa Kubo? The ‘Japanese Messi’ Arne Slot wants at Liverpool

Jan Oblak, Atletico Madrid, Chelsea, 2023/24

4 May 2024

Chelsea get €30m upgrade opportunity in problem position – but there’s a catch

Veronique Rabiot, agent of Adrien Rabiot

4 May 2024

Man Utd ‘make contact’ with INFAMOUS agent over ‘dream’ move

Sheikh Mansour, Man City, Troyes

4 May 2024

Man City owners face new crisis! DOUBLE RELEGATION on cards as fans lose the plot with flares

Mikel Arteta, Barcelona, Arsenal, 2023/24

4 May 2024

Arsenal star made Barcelona’s ‘top priority’

Estevao, Sesko, Sancho

3 May 2024

Arsenal STEP UP for Sesko, Chelsea's €55m OFFER, Man Utd’s Sancho TWIST – FootballTransfers Recap

Jadon Sancho, Man Utd

3 May 2024

Dortmund change Sancho transfer stance as hopes of permanent deal suffer blow

Lionel Messi, Chelsea, 2023/24

3 May 2024

Chelsea prepare €55m transfer bid for wonderkid dubbed 'next Messi'