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 and the Chelsea badge on a blue abstract background

16 Jun 2023

‘100% agreed’ – Romano sure on transfer than can kickstart Chelsea’s window

David de Gea, Mason Greenwood, Man Utd

16 Jun 2023

De Gea's Man Utd future in balance, Greenwood retained as SEVEN departures announced

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2022/23

16 Jun 2023

Arsenal release 13, including player with more than 130 first-team appearances

Kai Havertz, Arsenal, 2022/23

16 Jun 2023

Revealed: The Chelsea player Arsenal REALLY wanted

Sheikh Jassim, Man Utd, Qatar

16 Jun 2023

Man Utd takeover: Sheikh Jassim to enter EXCLUSIVE negotiations as Qatar makes breakthrough

Christian Pulisic, USMNT v Mexico, 2023

16 Jun 2023

‘Pulisic streets ahead of €100m fraud Mudryk’ – Chelsea fans fume after USA vs Mexico CHAOS

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, 2022/23

16 Jun 2023

Ronaldo DEMANDS Al-Nassr sign his 'best friend' as Kante closes in on Saudi Pro League

West Ham's Declan Rice has agreed personal terms with Arsenal

16 Jun 2023

Arsenal’s THREE positive updates over Rice transfer

Fayza Lamari, Kylian Mbappe mother

15 Jun 2023

Who is Fayza Lamari? Kylian Mbappe's mother and agent who is a former handball star

Steven Gerrard, Declan Rice, Liverpool, West Ham

15 Jun 2023

The new Gerrard? Rice has a SECRET WEAPON, Arsenal and Man City told

Fabrizio Romano, Man Utd

15 Jun 2023

Man Utd transfer SURPRISE revealed by Fabrizio Romano

Fayza Lamari, Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2022/23

15 Jun 2023

Mbappe’s mother makes HUGE decision as Man Utd and Real Madrid rumours step up

Pep Guardiola, Bernardo Silva, Man City, 2022/23

15 Jun 2023

PSG offer Man City star Pep called ‘exceptional’ in Bernardo Silva transfer swap

Lionel Messi, Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2022/23

15 Jun 2023

Man Utd’s €25m striker solution with Messi-like numbers

Robin Koch, Leeds, Man Utd, 2022/23

15 Jun 2023

Ten Hag’s Koch desire revealed as Man Utd fans fume

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2022/23

14 Jun 2023

Man Utd transfer target sends ‘DREAM’ message to Ten Hag

Jude Bellingham, Dortmund, 2022/23

14 Jun 2023

How Real Madrid will line up with Jude Bellingham

Fabrizio Romano, quality guaranteed

14 Jun 2023

Romano reveals ‘incredible but true’ price for transfer bargain of the summer

Kylian Mbappe arrives for France duty in June 2023

14 Jun 2023

Mbappe PSG exit ‘closer than ever’ as Real Madrid make BOMBSHELL offer

Romelu Lukaku, Inter, 2022/23, Instagram

14 Jun 2023

Lukaku offered €23m-per-year deal as Inter step up Chelsea talks