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, PSG, 2022/23

28 Jul 2023

Double delight for Real Madrid as PSG chase Barcelona star as Mbappe replacement

28 Jul 2023

Saka needs support! Five options to complete Arsenal’s perfect transfer window

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, 2023

28 Jul 2023

Mbappe to Real Madrid ‘closed in DAYS’ as PSG green light 'LEGENDARY' transfer

Chelsea's record signing Enzo Fernandez.

28 Jul 2023

Enzo Fernandez and THREE transfers that threaten Chelsea’s Caicedo deal

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2022/23

28 Jul 2023

Ten Hag makes SHOCK U-turn over England star and gives Evans contract hope

Rasmus Höjlund, Manchester United

28 Jul 2023

Romano gives Man Utd two reasons to be POSITIVE over Hojlund transfer

Jordan Henderson, Liverpool, LGBT

27 Jul 2023

Al-Ettifaq make PETTY rainbow armband snub in Henderson announcement video

Rasmus Hojlund, Atalanta, Man Utd

27 Jul 2023

PSG step up Hojlund hijack – should Man Utd be worried?

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami, 2023

27 Jul 2023

Messi disappointment as Inter Miami transfer falls through... for now

Declan Rice, Arsenal, 2023/24

27 Jul 2023

Rice makes ‘CRAZY’ Arteta admission: He made me realise I didn’t know anything about football

Marcus Rashford, Erik ten Hag, Alejandro Garnacho, Man Utd

27 Jul 2023

Ten Hag in Rashford and Garnacho DIG as Man Utd boss sends board clear transfer demand

Andre Onana and the Manchester United badge on a red abstract background

27 Jul 2023

‘Breath of fresh air’ – Man Utd fans LOVE Onana’s debut but legend questions new signing

Moises Caicedo, Brighton, Chelsea, 2022/23

27 Jul 2023

Chelsea given 'VISIBLE' Caicedo boost in Brighton friendly

Sergio Ramos, Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2022/23

27 Jul 2023

Mbappe could join Real Madrid for FREE this summer after rejecting Saudi Pro League

Romelu Lukaku, Chelsea, Inter

27 Jul 2023

Teammate Lukaku would ‘DIE FOR’ slams Chelsea striker

Fabrizio Romano, Man Utd

27 Jul 2023

Fabrizio Romano KNOWS €60m star ‘will leave’ Man Utd this summer

Levi Colwill, Chelsea

26 Jul 2023

Official: Colwill STAYS at Chelsea after €20m deal agreed

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal

26 Jul 2023

Lukaku hands Arsenal chance of €40m transfer windfall

mbappe

26 Jul 2023

Mbappe OPENS TALKS with Al-Hilal over record transfer - Fabrizio Romano

Romeo Lavia, Chelsea, Liverpool

26 Jul 2023

Chelsea and Liverpool sent ‘HIGH CHANCE’ Lavia transfer message