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

Jorginho, Chelsea, Arsenal, 2022/23

31 Jan 2023

‘Should have paid more for Caicedo!’ – Arsenal fans react to Jorginho transfer

Franck Kessie, Barcelona, 2022/23

31 Jan 2023

Three possible Deadline Day signings for Man Utd

Unai Emery, Mikel Arteta, Arsenal

23 May 2023

Arsenal’s Deadline Day transfer would shut door on the Emery era

Ben Chilwell, Chelsea, 2022/23

30 Jan 2023

‘£50m plus KDB, Foden and Haaland’ – Chelsea fans react to Chilwell to Man City rumour

Enzo Fernandez, Benfica, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Enzo Fernandez: Chelsea make British record transfer bid

Pep Guardiola, Joao Cancelo, Man City, 2022/23

Breaking
23 May 2023

Bayern Munich set to sign another Man City star

Harry Maguire Man Utd 2022-23

23 May 2023

Harry Maguire: European giants make transfer bid for Man Utd flop

Moises Caicedo, Brighton, Arsenal, Chelsea

30 Jan 2023

Arsenal and Chelsea boost as Brighton sign Caicedo replacement

Todd Boehly, Chelsea, 2022/23

Exclusive
23 May 2023

Mudryk, Badiashile and now Enzo Fernandez: How Chelsea are dodging FFP

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2022/23

30 Jan 2023

Man Utd beat ‘leading clubs’ to January transfer

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2022/23

30 Jan 2023

Three things Man Utd have to resolve before transfer window closes

Folarin Balogun, Thierry Henry, Reims, Arsenal, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Balogun outshines Messi and Mbappe to prove he's ready for Arsenal

Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Chelsea will match Benfica’s €120m Enzo Fernandez asking price – Romano

Harry Maguire, Man Utd, 2022/23

28 Jan 2023

Maguire may no longer be Man Utd’s fifth choice if PSG complete January transfer

Casemiro, Manchester United, 2022/23

28 Jan 2023

‘Incredible at everything’ – Man Utd fans rave over £70m bargain Casemiro

Romelu Lukaku, Inter, 2022/23

28 Jan 2023

Lukaku could make shock transfer on one condition

Malcom, Barcelona, 2018/19

28 Jan 2023

PSG set to sign €41m Barcelona flop

Jude Bellingham, Frenkie de Jong, Manchester United, 2022/23

28 Jan 2023

Ten Hag’s De Jong and Bellingham transfer stance outlined

Moises Caicedo, Brighton, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Moises Caicedo not at Brighton training as Arsenal ready new bid

Fabrizio Romano, Graham Potter, Chelsea, 2022/23

28 Jan 2023

Chelsea starlet set for loan transfer, Fabrizio Romano confirms