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

Saudi Pro League interest in Kylian Mbappe

24 Aug 2023

Mbappe makes transfer decision that will SHOCK Real Madrid

Raphael Varane, Man Utd, 2022/23

24 Aug 2023

Varane Man Utd's secret weapon to land Ten Hag's top priority

Fabrizio Romano's latest transfer news

24 Aug 2023

Romano announces HERE WE GO for ‘HISTORICAL’ Man City transfer

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24

24 Aug 2023

Man Utd to complete ESSENTIAL signing

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, rejection

24 Aug 2023

Mbappe suffers ‘ENORMOUS REJECTION’ at PSG amid Real Madrid transfer rumours

Mikel Arteta and the Arsenal badge in front of a red and white checked background

24 Aug 2023

Arsenal to FINALLY complete transfer every Gooner has been waiting for

Romelu Lukaku, Chelsea, Inter

24 Aug 2023

Lukaku transfer TWIST changes things for Chelsea completely

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24

23 Aug 2023

‘F***ing wake up!’ – Man Utd legend reveals which player will fix BROKEN Red Devils

Mohammed Kudus

23 Aug 2023

Romano tips Arsenal and Chelsea to complete SHOCK transfer

Erik ten Hag and the Manchester United badge, on a background of a panorama of Old Trafford in red

23 Aug 2023

Man Utd move ‘IN SIGHT’ for ex-Barcelona star

Mason Greenwood, Man Utd, 2021/22

23 Aug 2023

What next for Man Utd's Mason Greenwood?

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, Real Madrid, 2023/24

23 Aug 2023

PSG preparing for Mbappe to Real Madrid transfer THIS SUMMER

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, 2023/24

23 Aug 2023

Pochettino NOT TALKING to £100m Chelsea star

Folarin Balogun, Gabriel Martinelli, Arsenal, 2023/24

23 Aug 2023

Chelsea close in on Arsenal star with personal terms AGREED

Sheikh Jassim, Man Utd

23 Aug 2023

Shiekh Jassim WINS Man Utd takeover race

Ryan Gravenberch

23 Aug 2023

Ten Hag already has his answer to Man Utd’s midfield problem – and it’s not Gravenberch

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, 2023/24

21 Aug 2023

Romano drops Salah to Saudi Pro League update with ‘100%’ message

Graham Potter, Chelsea, 2022/23

21 Aug 2023

‘Patience gone!’ – Chelsea fans SLAM €100m Graham Potter signing

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24

21 Aug 2023

Ten Hag gives ‘GREEN LIGHT’ for Man Utd to sign WORLD-CLASS Amrabat alternative

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2023/24

21 Aug 2023

Revealed: The curious reason Real Madrid hesitating over Mbappe transfer