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

Arda Guler, Fenerbahce, 2022/23

5 Jul 2023

Arda Guler to Real Madrid: Romano reveals the TRUTH behind transfer

Fabrizio Romano in front of Arsenal's Emirates Stadium

5 Jul 2023

Arsenal to complete ‘HISTORICAL’ transfer – Fabrizio Romano

Amad Diallo, Man Utd, 2022/23

23 Jun 2023

Man Utd’s Amad Diallo plan as Romano reveals player’s preference

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2022/23

23 Jun 2023

Kylian Mbappe reacts to Spurs clinching MASSIVE move for French WONDERKID

Todd Boehly, Chelsea

23 Jun 2023

Boelhy faces huge FAN REVOLT over £65m purchase

Declan Rice, West Ham, Man City, Arsenal

23 Jun 2023

Arsenal have ‘CRUCIAL’ advantage for Rice, Romano claims

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2022/23

23 Jun 2023

Man Utd 'HURRY' to beat Chelsea to €55m 'PHENOMENON'

Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool, Champions League, 2022/23

23 Jun 2023

Liverpool ‘CLOSING IN’ on transfer for €19m star as Romano confirms detail fans will LOVE

Erik ten Hag, Mason Mount, Man Utd, Chelsea

23 Jun 2023

Man Utd TOUGHEN UP over Mount as Ten Hag threatens Chelsea with DOUBLE BLOW

Erik ten Hag, Fabrizio Romano, Mikel Arteta

23 Jun 2023

Romano sends Man Utd warning as Arsenal set to ‘PUSH’ for transfer

Moises Caicedo continues to be linked with Chelsea

23 Jun 2023

Romano KNOWS why Caicedo’s Chelsea transfer has stalled

Xavi Simons, PSV, 2022/23

22 Jun 2023

Arsenal lead Man Utd in battle for €34.5m wonderkid

Joan Laporta, Barcelona, Qatar

22 Jun 2023

Barcelona to beat Man Utd to Qatar deal? GAME-CHANGING update

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, PSG, Real Madrid, 2022/23

22 Jun 2023

Messi’s surprising LAST WORDS to Mbappe at PSG

Neymar, Bruno Biancardi

22 Jun 2023

Neymar apologises for CHEATING on PREGNANT girlfriend

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2022/23

22 Jun 2023

Arsenal face ‘WORST NIGHTMARE’ as Man Utd launch GENIUS Rice bid

Mason Mount, Lando Norris, Chelsea, 2022/23

22 Jun 2023

Chelsea change stance as Man Utd’s next Mount move revealed by Romano

Mason Mount of Chelsea over the Manchester United badge, set against a backdrop of a panorama of Old Trafford in red

22 Jun 2023

Chelsea respond to Man Utd’s SECOND Mount transfer bid

Karim Benzema, Mystery Man, Cristiano Ronaldo, Saudi Pro League

21 Jun 2023

Saudi Pro League ‘working on signing’ MAJOR Premier League star

Breaking
21 Jun 2023

Arsenal ‘CLOSE’ to completing first summer transfer - Ornstein