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

Fabrizio Romano and the Chelsea badge on a blue abstract background

4 Aug 2023

Chelsea lead race to sign €82m star – Fabrizio Romano

Todd Boehly, Chelsea

3 Aug 2023

Chelsea FINALLY make Brighton transfer breakthrough

Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, France

3 Aug 2023

Mbappe’s role in Dembele’s Barcelona exit revealed

Folarin Balogun, Reims, 2022/23

3 Aug 2023

Arsenal star offered EXCITING chance to follow Balogun example

Neymar, Kylian Mbappe, PSG

3 Aug 2023

Neymar makes SPECTACULAR return from injury and sends PSG Mbappe message

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid

3 Aug 2023

Kylian Mbappe sent transfer message: Vinicius Junior is not enough!

Mykhailo Mudryk, Gabriel Jesus

3 Aug 2023

Arsenal need Mudryk REVENGE after new injury blow

Tom Brady is a new owner of Birmingham City

3 Aug 2023

‘Here we go!’ – NFL legend Tom Brady announces Birmingham City partnership

Fabrizio Romano issues Chelsea transfer update

3 Aug 2023

Chelsea nightmare over? Romano reveals big deal AGREED

Donny van de Beek

2 Aug 2023

Van de Beek's SURPRISING price tag revealed as Real Sociedad talks begin

Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal, Emirates Stadium

2 Aug 2023

Romano reveals Arsenal transfer that can ONLY change for one reason

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami, 2023

2 Aug 2023

Inter Miami star reveals Messi's weakness

Xavi, Barcelona

2 Aug 2023

Barcelona to steal Arsenal target as Guardiola gifts Xavi transfer dream

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2022/23

2 Aug 2023

Man Utd closing in on BONUS transfer that spells BAD news for record signing

Marcelo, Fluminense, 2023

2 Aug 2023

Real Madrid legend Marcelo breaks down in tears after GRUESOMELY injuring rival

Kylian Mbappe, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, PSG

2 Aug 2023

PSG’s two ‘UNEXPECTED’ Mbappe steps as Real Madrid close in

Jurgen Klopp, Saudi Arabia, Premier League

2 Aug 2023

Klopp warns Premier League rivals of ‘WORST’ Saudi transfer scenario

Fabrizio Romano's latest Barcelona transfer news

2 Aug 2023

Barcelona transfer ‘a matter of time’, Romano claims

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, 2023/24

2 Aug 2023

Chelsea complete signing that looked IMPOSSIBLE weeks ago, Romano reveals

Ange Postecolgou, Tottenham

1 Aug 2023

Confirmed Tottenham transfer target ABSENT as rumours build