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

Andrea Pirlo, West Ham

1 Sep 2023

OFFICIAL: West Ham sign midfielder compared to Pirlo

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, Glazer protests

1 Sep 2023

Glazers force Ten Hag into a WRONG transfer decision

Kylian Mbappe, PSG

1 Sep 2023

Mbappe transfer twist as ‘Operation Seduction a success’

Fabrizio Romano's latest Chelsea transfer news

1 Sep 2023

Chelsea Deadline Day transfer ON as Romano reports dramatic U-TURN

Former Chelsea player Tiemoue Bakayoko

31 Aug 2023

Chelsea flop Bakayoko to replace Van de Beek after major transfer decision

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, 2023/24

31 Aug 2023

Lukaku DONE but Chelsea still have NINE issues to resolve before transfer deadline

Ibrahim Sangaré

31 Aug 2023

PSV braced for Sangare exit as Liverpool circle

Sofyan Amrabat, Fiorentina, Man Utd

31 Aug 2023

Fabrizio Romano reveals TRUTH behind Amrabat to Man Utd

Donny van de Beek

31 Aug 2023

Van de Beek set for surprise transfer to national champion

Kylian Mbappe and the Chelsea badge on a blue abstract background

31 Aug 2023

Real Madrid fear Mbappe to Chelsea after ‘Special’ Instagram message

Sofyan Amrabat, Fiorentina, Man Utd

31 Aug 2023

Man Utd fight keep Amrabat transfer PROMISE

Emile Smith Rowe, Arsenal, 2023/24

30 Aug 2023

Smith Rowe’s EASY Chelsea transfer decision

Jamal Musiala has been linked to Chelsea

30 Aug 2023

Musiala to Chelsea? Bayern Munich star's hint he wants a transfer 'home'

Fabrizio Romano's latest transfer news

30 Aug 2023

Spurs IN TALKS with Barcelona star and ready to sell €62m flop in EXCITING Romano update

Fabrizio Romano's latest Arsenal transfer news

30 Aug 2023

Romano announces THREE Arsenal transfers

Ansu Fati, Barcelona, 2022/23

30 Aug 2023

Romano reveals Barcelona ‘OPERATION’ that will send Ansu Fati to Chelsea or Tottenham

Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag contemplates an injury

30 Aug 2023

New Man Utd injury blow forces Cucurella transfer RETHINK

Romelu Lukaku, Inter, Chelsea, 2022/23

28 Aug 2023

Transfer News Today: NEW Lukaku Chelsea deal, Saudi's Liverpool RAID, Man Utd TARGET midfielder

Man Utd legend Gary Neville working for Sky Sports

28 Aug 2023

Neville reveals TWO transfers Man Utd must complete before Deadline Day

Xavi, Ez Abde, Barcelona, 2023/24

28 Aug 2023

Barcelona WONDERKID wants OUT after Xavi rejection