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

Romelu Lukaku, Chelsea, Inter

9 Aug 2023

Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku accused of ‘BETRAYAL’

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal

9 Aug 2023

Arsenal star’s future plunged into doubt by transfer admission

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2022/23

7 Aug 2023

Real Madrid ready RECORD Mbappe transfer bid

David Moyes, Edson Alvarez, West Ham

7 Aug 2023

West Ham get Romano ‘Here we go’ for Edson Alvarez as signing spree begins

Rasmus Hojlund Man Utd squad number

7 Aug 2023

Rasmus Hojlund’s Man Utd shirt number leaked by Romano

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, 2022/23

7 Aug 2023

Saudi Pro League’s €240m deal to sign Mohamed Salah

Harry Maguire, Man Utd, 2023/24

7 Aug 2023

Romano KNOWS Man Utd’s Maguire replacement

Kylian Mbappe left in the loft by PSG

7 Aug 2023

PSG keep Mbappe in the loft as Real Madrid target accused of being a ‘SPOILED CHILD’

Fabrizio Romano's latest Man Utd transfer news

7 Aug 2023

Romano ‘GUARANTEES 100%’ Man Utd transfer

David Raya, Brentford, 2022/23

6 Aug 2023

Transfer News Today: Latest Arsenal deal is DONE, Kudus SHOCK, Mbappe OFFER, Man Utd takeover

Sofyan Amrabat, Fiorentina, Man Utd

6 Aug 2023

Man Utd Transfer News: Amrabat DESPERATE, takeover BREAKTHROUGH, Kudus UPSET

Mohammed Kudus, Ajax, 2023/24

5 Aug 2023

Kudus AGREEMENT reached in MASSIVE transfer shock

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2023/24

5 Aug 2023

Mbappe steps toward Real Madrid after rejecting SPECIAL PSG contract - Romano

Romeo Lavia, Tyler Adams, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall

5 Aug 2023

Leeds and Southampton dominate as the Championship’s 15 €20m stars revealed

Saudi Pro League interest in Kylian Mbappe

5 Aug 2023

Mbappe to receive ‘IRRESISTIBLE’ offer as PSG take MAJOR decision over France star

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, 2023/24

5 Aug 2023

Chelsea to unveil Brighton star soon as Romano reveals SEVEN-YEAR deal

David Raya, Brentford, Arsenal

5 Aug 2023

Arsenal’s Raya transfer UNLOCKED by unexpected source

Fabrizio Romano issues Chelsea transfer update

5 Aug 2023

Romano reveals Chelsea to sign €20m WONDERKID

Harry Kane, Tottenham, Bayern Munich

5 Aug 2023

Romano reveals TRUTH behind Kane transfer poker as Spurs close in on €15m deal

Erik ten Hag, Manchester United

4 Aug 2023

Two Man Utd transfers accelerate as long-distance medicals begin