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

Sergio Ramos, Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2022/23

27 Jul 2023

Mbappe could join Real Madrid for FREE this summer after rejecting Saudi Pro League

Romelu Lukaku, Chelsea, Inter

27 Jul 2023

Teammate Lukaku would ‘DIE FOR’ slams Chelsea striker

Fabrizio Romano, Man Utd

27 Jul 2023

Fabrizio Romano KNOWS €60m star ‘will leave’ Man Utd this summer

Levi Colwill, Chelsea

26 Jul 2023

Official: Colwill STAYS at Chelsea after €20m deal agreed

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal

26 Jul 2023

Lukaku hands Arsenal chance of €40m transfer windfall

mbappe

26 Jul 2023

Mbappe OPENS TALKS with Al-Hilal over record transfer - Fabrizio Romano

Romeo Lavia, Chelsea, Liverpool

26 Jul 2023

Chelsea and Liverpool sent ‘HIGH CHANCE’ Lavia transfer message

James Harden wants a Lionel Messi at Houston Dynamo

26 Jul 2023

NBA legend James Harden wants to sign a 'Messi'

Xavi, Joan Laporta, Barcelona

26 Jul 2023

Barcelona to make SEVEN signings after financial injection

Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro, Man Utd

26 Jul 2023

Casemiro snubbed? SURPRISE Man Utd star tipped as Bruno’s vice captain

Saudi Pro League interest in Kylian Mbappe

26 Jul 2023

Superstar claims he'll UNRETIRE to follow Mbappe to Saudi Arabia

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2022/23

26 Jul 2023

Man Utd given GOLDEN opening to sign Ten Hag’s perfect player

mbappe

24 Jul 2023

Mbappe RECORD bid, Man Utd's Amrabat BOOST, Dembele open to Saudi – FootballTransfers recap

Erik ten Hag and the Manchester United badge on a red abstract background

24 Jul 2023

Big-money Man Utd flop earns second chance after impressing Ten Hag

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Cristiano Ronaldo

24 Jul 2023

Mbappe’s Ronaldo INSULT after Al-Hilal’s record transfer bid

Danilo ueda

24 Jul 2023

Rangers make transfer breakthrough for Eredivisie star

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, 2023

24 Jul 2023

Real Madrid plan for €30m discount on Mbappe transfer fee

Kieran Tierney, Arsenal, 2022/23

24 Jul 2023

Tierney TWIST forces Arsenal into Kudus rethink

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd

24 Jul 2023

Man Utd transfer target offered €100m contract by rivals

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2023/24

24 Jul 2023

PSG ‘risk big’ with Mbappe PUNISHMENT as Real Madrid reveal transfer stance