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

Chelsea's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has completed a transfer to Marseille

21 Jul 2023

Aubameyang joins FOURTH club in 18 months as Chelsea give striker away

Marcus Rashford, Eric Bailly graphic

21 Jul 2023

Rashford favourite could leave Man Utd as Saudi Pro League transfer rumours build

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, Saudi Pro League

21 Jul 2023

Real Madrid face silent Saudi Pro League threat over Mbappe

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami, 2023

21 Jul 2023

Messi rocks Inter Miami and MLS by creating ‘MAJOR problem’

Harry Maguire, Man Utd, 2022/23

20 Jul 2023

Romano confirms Man Utd captain as Maguire replaced

Romelu Lukaku, Inter, Chelsea

20 Jul 2023

Lukaku BEGS club to take him back as Arsenal WIN from transfer mess

André Onana, Erik ten Hag, Manchester United, 2022/23

20 Jul 2023

Andre Onana’s Man Utd debut date revealed

Fabrizio Romano's latest Arsenal transfer news

20 Jul 2023

Romano KNOWS Arsenal’s transfer plan as Arteta switches focus

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, Edinburgh

20 Jul 2023

Man Utd LEAVE player in Edinburgh after Lyon friendly

Rasmus Hojlund, Wout Weghorst, Man Utd

20 Jul 2023

Weghorst back to Man Utd? Ten Hag's contingency if Hojlund deal fails

Rangers manager Michael Beale

19 Jul 2023

Rangers miss out on millions due to transfer decision

Jurgen Klopp, PSG

19 Jul 2023

Liverpool want €80m PSG star as Romano makes ‘NO INTENTION’ transfer declaration

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2022/23

19 Jul 2023

Mbappe’s PSG exit plan revealed as Luis Enrique blacklists EIGHT

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2022/23

19 Jul 2023

Man Utd transfer target has €40m SLASHED from asking price

Former Manchester City player Benjamin Mendy has signed for Lorient in Ligue 1

Breaking
19 Jul 2023

Benjamin Mendy to play top-level football after signing SURPRISE two-year deal

Cristiano Ronaldo has been told he is "smoking too much hookah" after his MLS comments

19 Jul 2023

‘Cristiano smoking way too much hookah’ – Ronaldo slammed over MLS comments

Joao Felix says he wants a transfer to Barcelona

19 Jul 2023

Barcelona could sign Joao Felix THIS WEEK as Atletico Madrid FUME

Mauricio Pochettino, Wesley Fofana, Chelsea

19 Jul 2023

Chelsea’s ‘BEST OPTION’ as Fofana replacement a transfer so crazy it just might work

Romelu Lukaku, Inter, 2022/23

19 Jul 2023

Lukaku told he’s ‘NOT A REAL MAN’ as Pochettino makes ‘OBVIOUS’ transfer comment

André Onana

20 Jul 2023

Romano announces SECOND Man Utd here we go as Onana jets in ahead of transfer