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, transfer news, Zirkzee, Guiu

24 Jun 2024

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: Chelsea ATTACK Barca gem, Man Utd’s Zirkzee BOMB, Yoro LATEST

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2023/24

24 Jun 2024

Arteta faces Arsenal revolt over priority signing as Chelsea go ‘ALL-IN’ on hijack

Estevao, Palmeiras

22 Jun 2024

Why are Chelsea paying more than Willian Estevao's release clause?

Willian Estevao, Palmeiras, 2024

23 Jun 2024

OFFICIAL: Chelsea announce €61m signing of Willian Estevao

Joshua Zirkzee, Man Utd, 2023/24

22 Jun 2024

Manchester United Transfer News Today: Zirkzee’s DEMAND, Ten Hag in TROUBLE, Greenwood deal CLOSE

Mason Greenwood, Man Utd, 2023/24

22 Jun 2024

Greenwood set for SHOCK move: ‘It looks like it will happen…’

Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea

22 Jun 2024

Chelsea Transfer News Today: New signing CLOSE, Romano says ‘DEAL SEALED’, Olise WAGE shock

Nico Williams, Chelsea, 2023/24

22 Jun 2024

Romano delivers Chelsea fans good news with Nico Williams message after Olise embarrassment

Erik ten Hag, Marc Guehi, Man Utd, 2023/24

22 Jun 2024

First major Man Utd summer transfer 'nearing completion'

Fabrizio Romano, wow

21 Jun 2024

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Omorodion NOT OVER, Yoro to Man Utd TRUTH, Frimpong RUMOUR

Nico Williams, Spain v Italy, Euro 2024

21 Jun 2024

Nico Williams: Premier League sides line up bargain Euro 2024 star as Barca face ‘BLACK HOLE’

Joshua Zirkzee, Man Utd, 2023/24

21 Jun 2024

Zirkzee to Man Utd is go! Bologna striker makes transfer desire clear with MASSIVE discount

Edson Alvarez, Man Utd, West Ham, 2023/24

20 Jun 2024

Edson Alvarez to Man Utd: Why West Ham star is more Antony Mk.II than Casemiro

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2023/24

20 Jun 2024

Arsenal bad boy Arteta kicked out ‘chases away’ transfer rumours in €250,000 Lamborghini

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Jean-Clair Todibo, Nice

20 Jun 2024

Why Man Utd can’t sign Todibo from Nice

Joshua Zirkzee, Man Utd, 2023/24

20 Jun 2024

Advantage Man Utd! Zirkzee heading to Old Trafford amid Memphis Depay rumours

Declan Rice, Arsenal, 2023/24

20 Jun 2024

Declan Rice ‘very overrated’ and ‘a poor man’s Roy Keane’, claim former international teammates

Kieran Tierney, Arsenal, 2023/24

20 Jun 2024

Arsenal suffer HUGE transfer blow as star stretched off in agony

Fabrizio Romano

20 Jun 2024

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: Chelsea and Villa DEAL, NEW Man Utd target, Olise TWIST

Joshua Zirkzee, Man Utd, 2023/24

19 Jun 2024

Man Utd Transfer News Today: Zirkzee HEATING UP, Nice BOMB, Romano drops NEW target, Casemiro SHOCK