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

Andre Onana, Inter, 2022/23
  • 17 Jun 2023

TWIST in Man Utd keeper search as Chelsea make SURPRISE Onana decision

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2022/23
  • 18 Jun 2023

Man Utd’s FIVE-MAN striker shortlist includes 40-goal Premier League star

Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal
  • 17 Jun 2023

Arsenal ‘absolutely ahead’ for key transfer target – Fabrizio Romano

Veiga, Romano, Caicedo, Chelsea
  • 17 Jun 2023

Romano reveals new Chelsea transfer target and promises Caicedo ‘ATTACK’

Martin Odegaard, Helene Spilling, Arsenal, 2022/23
  • 17 Jun 2023

Odegaard sends Arsenal POSITIVE contract message after Saliba extension

Kylian Mbappe has been linked with a move to Man Utd
  • 17 Jun 2023

PSG willing to sell Mbappe to Man Utd! How close is a deal?

Fabrizio Romano
  • 16 Jun 2023

‘Here we go!’ – Romano announces Arsenal signing

Fabrizio Romano and the Chelsea badge on a blue abstract background
  • 16 Jun 2023

‘100% agreed’ – Romano sure on transfer than can kickstart Chelsea’s window

David de Gea, Mason Greenwood, Man Utd
  • 16 Jun 2023

De Gea's Man Utd future in balance, Greenwood retained as SEVEN departures announced

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2022/23
  • 16 Jun 2023

Arsenal release 13, including player with more than 130 first-team appearances

Kai Havertz, Arsenal, 2022/23
  • 16 Jun 2023

Revealed: The Chelsea player Arsenal REALLY wanted

Sheikh Jassim, Man Utd, Qatar
  • 16 Jun 2023

Man Utd takeover: Sheikh Jassim to enter EXCLUSIVE negotiations as Qatar makes breakthrough

Christian Pulisic, USMNT v Mexico, 2023
  • 16 Jun 2023

‘Pulisic streets ahead of €100m fraud Mudryk’ – Chelsea fans fume after USA vs Mexico CHAOS

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, 2022/23
  • 16 Jun 2023

Ronaldo DEMANDS Al-Nassr sign his 'best friend' as Kante closes in on Saudi Pro League

West Ham's Declan Rice has agreed personal terms with Arsenal
  • 16 Jun 2023

Arsenal’s THREE positive updates over Rice transfer

Moises Caicedo, Brighton, Chelsea, 2022/23
  • 16 Jun 2023

Romano sends Chelsea ‘NO DOUBTS’ message as Blues close in on Caicedo

Fayza Lamari, Kylian Mbappe mother
  • 15 Jun 2023

Who is Fayza Lamari? Kylian Mbappe's mother and agent who is a former handball star

Steven Gerrard, Declan Rice, Liverpool, West Ham
  • 15 Jun 2023

The new Gerrard? Rice has a SECRET WEAPON, Arsenal and Man City told

Fabrizio Romano, Man Utd
  • 15 Jun 2023

Man Utd transfer SURPRISE revealed by Fabrizio Romano

Fayza Lamari, Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2022/23
  • 15 Jun 2023

Mbappe’s mother makes HUGE decision as Man Utd and Real Madrid rumours step up