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

Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea, here we go

24 May 2024

Chelsea ‘on the verge’ of wonderkid signing – Fabrizio Romano

Bruno Guimaraes, Newcastle, Arsenal, Man City, 2023/24

24 May 2024

Arsenal will only sign Bruno Guimaraes on ONE condition but face Man City problem

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24

24 May 2024

Ten Hag set for FA Cup final ‘humiliation’ – Henry Winter

Xavi, Barcelona, transfers, 2023/24

24 May 2024

Xavi decision DESTROYS Barcelona’s transfer plans

Cristiano Ronaldo, Erik ten Hag, Man Utd

24 May 2024

Ronaldo was right! Cristiano justified with Ten Hag criticism

Arne Slot, Feyenoord, Orkün Kökçü

23 May 2024

Slot wants Liverpool reunion with ANGRY star

Victor Osimhen, Chelsea, Napoli, 2023/24

23 May 2024

Osimhen gives Chelsea ‘APPROVAL’ but Blues suffer setback in another major transfer

Ademola Lookman, Atalanta, Real Madrid, 2023/24

23 May 2024

Ademola Lookman: Atalanta Europa League hero is Mbappe’s perfect partner at Real Madrid

Todd Boehly, Chelsea, 2023/24

23 May 2024

Chelsea target pair who ‘breathe attacking football’ as Pochettino replacement

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, exit, 2023/24

23 May 2024

Confirmed: Man Utd to ‘say goodbye’ to Ten Hag as three replacements lined up

Kylian Mbappe, Lea Tsatsas

22 May 2024

Model who left Mbappe stunned receives HUGE follower boost

Jack Grealish, Man City, Malick Yalcouye, Goteborg, 2023/24

22 May 2024

Man Utd watch wonderkid with Grealish likeness ‘all the time’

Pep Guardiola, Manchester City, 2023/24

22 May 2024

Guardiola to QUIT Man City? Romano gives ‘100%’ response and reveals Saudi interest in €40m star

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2023/24

22 May 2024

Arsenal’s first summer sale? €50m star targeted by Champions League rivals

Javi Guerra, Barcelona, 2023/24

22 May 2024

Barcelona plan raid for €100m Arsenal and Man Utd target

Fabrizio Romano, Man Utd, 2023/24

22 May 2024

Romano 'CONFIRMS' fact that opens door for Pochettino to Man Utd

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Man Utd, 2023/24

22 May 2024

Ratcliffe’s Man Utd revolution faces tapping up charge after ‘embarrassing blunder’

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, 2023/24

22 May 2024

Why did Chelsea sack Mauricio Pochettino?

Ethan Mbappe Kylian Mbappe PSG

20 May 2024

Ethan Mbappe rejects Real Madrid as Kylian's brother eyed by Champions League rival

Fabrizio Romano, wow

20 May 2024

Romano reveals Man Utd transfer ‘100% approved’ as Osimhen rumours grow