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, transfer news
  • 28 Jun 2024

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: ‘CRAZY’ Chelsea deal, Arsenal WANT Euro 2024 star, Barca DEMANDS

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 29 Jun 2024

Man Utd Transfer News LIVE: Signing 'INEVITABLE', two free agents in talks, Euro 2024 star targeted

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 28 Jun 2024

Man Utd’s first signing of the transfer window ‘INEVITABLE’ as Ten Hag ‘DELIGHTED’ with deal

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2023/24
  • 28 Jun 2024

Arsenal make transfer breakthrough in midfielder deal

Omari Kellyman, Chelsea
  • 28 Jun 2024

Chelsea one of three clubs under fire as Premier League tighten up transfer 'swap' rules

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 28 Jun 2024

Man Utd Transfer News Today: Signing 'INEVITABLE', two free agents in talks, Euro 2024 star targeted

Joao Neves, Man Utd
  • 27 Jun 2024

Man Utd Transfer News Today: PSG RIVALS for Neves, POSITIVE Greenwood talks, Rashford INTEREST

Ruud van Nistelrooy, Erik ten Hag, Rene Hake, Man Utd
  • 27 Jun 2024

Who are Ruud van Nistelrooy and Rene Hake? Ten Hag’s new coaching staff at Man Utd

Mason Greenwood, Roberto De Zerbi, Marseille
  • 27 Jun 2024

‘Positive’ Greenwood talks as SURPRISE De Zerbi hook up planned - David Ornstein

Victor Osimhen, Napoli, 2023/24
  • 27 Jun 2024

Romano drops Osimhen update as Chelsea expected to complete striker signing

Victor Osimhen, Napoli, 2023/24
  • 28 Jun 2024

Chelsea Transfer News LIVE: Romano on Osimhen DEAL, Isak LATEST, Barcelona wonderkid SIGNING soon

Jose Mourinho, Man Utd
  • 25 Jun 2024

Mourinho plans to deny Man Utd bargain signing of the summer by snapping up ex-Chelsea star

Erling Haaland, Chelsea, Aston Villa
  • 25 Jun 2024

Aston Villa join Chelsea in race to sign €30m Haaland clone

Jonathan David, Man Utd
  • 24 Jun 2024

What Man Utd fans can expect from Jonathan David – the bargain signing who outperformed Mbappe

Fabrizio Romano, transfer news, Zirkzee, Guiu
  • 24 Jun 2024

Fabrizio Romano transfer news: Chelsea ATTACK Barca gem, Man Utd’s Zirkzee BOMB, Yoro LATEST

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2023/24
  • 24 Jun 2024

Arteta faces Arsenal revolt over priority signing as Chelsea go ‘ALL-IN’ on hijack

Estevao, Palmeiras
  • 22 Jun 2024

Why are Chelsea paying more than Willian Estevao's release clause?

Willian Estevao, Palmeiras, 2024
  • 23 Jun 2024

OFFICIAL: Chelsea announce €61m signing of Willian Estevao

Joshua Zirkzee, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 22 Jun 2024

Manchester United Transfer News Today: Zirkzee’s DEMAND, Ten Hag in TROUBLE, Greenwood deal CLOSE

Mason Greenwood, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 22 Jun 2024

Greenwood set for SHOCK move: ‘It looks like it will happen…’