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

21 Dec 2023

Romano announces €20m Chelsea signing

Erik ten Hag, Sofyan Amrabat, Man Utd

21 Dec 2023

Ten Hag admits summer transfer mistake

Ivan Toney, Brentford, Arsenal, 2023/24

21 Dec 2023

Arsenal target FOUR signings to ‘complete squad’ as Toney deal nears

Robert Lewandowski, Barcelona, 2023/24

20 Dec 2023

Barcelona get definitive two-word answer over Lewandowski transfer plans

Donny van de Beek, Man Utd, 2023/24

20 Dec 2023

Van de Beek takes important step in sealing Man Utd exit as official announcement scheduled

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, Xavi, Barcelona

20 Dec 2023

Man Utd and Barcelona battle over ELITE Premier League star

Edin Terzic, Borussia Dortmund, 2023/24

20 Dec 2023

Dortmund boss stabbed in back by former ally in dramatic ‘coup’

Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal, Emirates Stadium

20 Dec 2023

‘Important proposal’ – Romano drops Arsenal striker update

Neymar, Al-Hilal

20 Dec 2023

Neymar receives heartbreaking news

Endrick wants Kylian Mbappe to sign for Real Madrid

20 Dec 2023

Endrick sends Mbappe clear Real Madrid transfer message

André Trindade da Costa Neto, Fluminense

20 Dec 2023

Barcelona step up transfer hijack on Man Utd and Arsenal target

Fabrizio Romano, Man Utd

20 Dec 2023

Romano confirms Man Utd talks with THREE January targets

Andreas Christensen, Robert Lewandowski, Jules Kounde, Barcelona, 2023/24

20 Dec 2023

Desperate Barcelona put €120m of talent up for sale in January

Mykhailo Mudryk, Kieran Trippier, Chelsea, Newcastle, 2023/24

20 Dec 2023

Mudryk sends heartfelt message to Trippier after Chelsea disasterclass

Kalvin Phillips, Man City, 2023/24

18 Dec 2023

‘Deal is on’ – Romano confirms Phillips transfer talks with giant club

Erik ten Hag, Jadon Sancho, Man Utd

18 Dec 2023

Sancho given fresh transfer hope as new club takes interest

Victor Osimhen, Arsenal, 2023/24

18 Dec 2023

Arsenal get Osimhen edge over Chelsea thanks to unexpected source

Mauricio Pochettino, Todd Boehly, Chelsea

18 Dec 2023

Chelsea ready to sell first-team regular in January

18 Dec 2023

Mourinho reveals why Chelsea made De Bruyne mistake

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2023/24

18 Dec 2023

Mbappe ignites Real Madrid boss as PSG boss makes SHOCK admission