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

Kylian Mbappé, PSG

24 May 2023

Mbappe to Man Utd or Liverpool is ON after contract revelation

Lionel Messi, PSG, Barcelona, 2022/23

22 May 2023

Messi to Barcelona: Xavi questions Leo’s transfer ‘desire’

Vinicius Jr, Real Madrid, Man Utd, 2022/23

22 May 2023

New Vinicius Jr racism storm strengthens major transfer claim

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2022/23, Instagram

22 May 2023

Mbappe ‘BETRAYED’ as Real Madrid transfer talk grows

Nice captain Dante has hit out at prospective Man Utd owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe

22 May 2023

Man Utd given stark Ratcliffe warning as Nice captain LASHES OUT at transfer mistakes

Ethan Nwaneri, Arsenal, 2022/23

22 May 2023

Arsenal face losing wonderkid to Man Utd or Chelsea for FREE

Vini Jr has been the victim of another racism scandal

22 May 2023

‘Come to Chelsea!’ – Blues fans want Vini Jr after latest racism scandal

Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea

22 May 2023

Chelsea ‘happy’ with UNUSED €20m star, claims Romano

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lucas Moura, Al Nassr

20 May 2023

Ronaldo to be joined by Premier League star at Al-Nassr

Lionel Messi, Barcelona

Breaking
20 May 2023

Barcelona get GREEN LIGHT to complete Messi transfer

Fabrizio Romano, Man Utd

21 May 2023

Romano drops major Man Utd transfer hint as France star nears deal

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2022/23

20 May 2023

‘War’ declared between Mbappe and ex-Arsenal star

Erling Haaland, Man City, 2022/23

19 May 2023

Lampard drops Haaland transfer bombshell ahead of Man City clash

Lionel Messi, Barcelona, PSG, 2022/23

19 May 2023

Messi offered €1 BILLON deal as Barcelona near LaLiga green light

19 May 2023

Chelsea fans drool over £7m Potter signing who could be ‘new De Bruyne’

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea

19 May 2023

Official: Pochettino’s next job will NOT be Chelsea

Erik ten Hag

Breaking
19 May 2023

Man Utd confirm 27-cap England international will be RELEASED

Cristiano Ronaldo, Georgina Rodriguez, Instagram

19 May 2023

Ronaldo’s return? European giants plot crazy Cristiano transfer

Fabrizio Romano in front of Arsenal's Emirates Stadium

19 May 2023

Arsenal ‘very, very advanced’ for first summer transfer, Fabrizio Romano reveals

Mykhailo Mudryk, Chelsea, 2022/23

18 May 2023

Arsenal dodged Mudryk trap once but must do it again with summer target