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

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

Ivan Toney, Brentford, 2022/23

18 Dec 2023

Romano knows the TRUTH behind Toney to Arsenal rumours

Antonio Silva, Benfica, Portugal, 2023/24

18 Dec 2023

Real Madrid chase €250m of talent in response to serious injury

Donny van de Beek, Manchester United

18 Dec 2023

Van de Beek’s reaction to January switch revealed as deal confirmed

Ronald Araujo, Barcelona, 2023/24

15 Dec 2023

Barcelona face nightmare Araujo scenario as Man Utd ready crazy offer

Donny van de Beek, Manchester United

15 Dec 2023

Van de Beek transfer done: Romano announces HERE WE GO!

Leny Yoro, Lille, 2023/24

15 Dec 2023

Lille set Leny Yoro asking price as Man Utd make move

Casemiro, Man Utd, 2023/24

15 Dec 2023

Selling unique Casemiro will cost Ten Hag his job

Romelu Lukaku celebrates his first Roma goal against Empoli

14 Dec 2023

Lukaku’s destination for 2024 transfer announced

Xavi, Barcelona, 2023/24

14 Dec 2023

Xavi has reached ‘CRITICAL’ situation at Barcelona

Arthur Vermeeren celebrates scoring for Antwerp against Barcelona in the Champions League

14 Dec 2023

Antwerp demand RECORD Vermeeren fee after Barcelona masterclass

Harvey Elliott, Liverpool, 2023/24

14 Dec 2023

Elliott demands Liverpool playing time - but there’s GREAT news for Klopp

Erik ten Hag, Graham Potter, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Man Utd, 2023/24

14 Dec 2023

Man Utd take important step towards sacking Ten Hag