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

Xavi, Sergio Busquets, Barcelona, 2022/23
  • 17 Jul 2023

Barcelona sign Busquets replacement as Romano delivers EXCITING contract updates

Andre Onana's transfer to Man Utd is close
  • 17 Jul 2023

Onana to Man Utd: Fabrizio Romano reveals SECRETS behind transfer

David Beckham, Lionel Messi, Inter Miami, 2022/23
  • 15 Jul 2023

WATCH: Messi welcomed to Inter Miami by Beckham in unique style

Kylian Mbappe playing for PSG against Auxerre in Ligue 1, 2022/23
  • 15 Jul 2023

Mbappe to Real Madrid: Spanish Prime Minister weighs in on PSG star’s ‘SOAP OPERA’

Lionel Messi and the Inter Miami badge, set against an abstract light pink background
  • 15 Jul 2023

Messi to Inter Miami nears as MLS franchise makes OFFICIAL transfer announcement

Liverpool's Jordan Henderson
  • 15 Jul 2023

Klopp REVEALS Liverpool's summer transfer plans

Declan Rice, Arsenal, 2023/24
  • 15 Jul 2023

Declan Rice to Arsenal: How £105m transfer breaks down as bonus conditions revealed

Andre Onana, Fabrizio Romano, Man Utd
  • 15 Jul 2023

Romano drops update on Onana ‘ISSUES’ and reveals Man Utd chasing SECOND signing

Sergio Ramos, Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2022/23
  • 14 Jul 2023

Real Madrid prepare €840m Mbappe deal and pick France star’s squad number

Bayern Munich want Harry Kane and Kyle Walker
  • 14 Jul 2023

England star ‘HAS SAID YES’ to Bayern Munich transfer

Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal, 2023
  • 14 Jul 2023

Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr battle Aston Villa and Newcastle for deal that could REVOLUTIONISE football

Jude Bellingham, David Beckham, Real Madrid
  • 14 Jul 2023

Bellingham given SECRET of Real Madrid success by Beckham

Declan Rice, Arsenal
  • 14 Jul 2023

Rice to Arsenal hint dropped by Moyes as West Ham given PERFECT reason to make quick sale

Mikel Arteta, Mystery man, Arsenal
  • 14 Jul 2023

Arsenal face ‘agent’ challenge from ex-Chelsea ace over ‘fantastic’ player

Transfer Neymar
  • 14 Jul 2023

Chelsea STEP UP Neymar interest as PSG change transfer stance

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2022/23
  • 14 Jul 2023

Man Utd to seal transfer TODAY as Ten Hag receives UNEXPECTED offer - Romano

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, 2023
  • 13 Jul 2023

Real Madrid's GENIUS plan to convince Mbappe with second PSG signing

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2022/23
  • 13 Jul 2023

Arsenal ‘preparing for the worst’ over record signing

Premier League clubs want to sign Man Utd's Mason Greenwood
  • 13 Jul 2023

Greenwood latest: Man Utd get ‘MAJOR’ enquiry as Premier League interest CONFIRMED

Wout Weghorst, Erik ten Hag, Darwin Nunez
  • 13 Jul 2023

Man Utd's Darwin Nunez: Ten Hag wants striker WORSE than Weghorst