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

Axel Disasi, Chelsea, 2023/24

4 Sep 2023

Chelsea told €45m signing ‘NOT READY’ for step up

Neymar, Lionel Messi, PSG, cry-babies

4 Sep 2023

‘CRY-BABIES!’ – Neymar and Messi slammed over PSG ‘HELL’ comments

Joao Felix, Atletico Madrid, 2022/23

2 Sep 2023

Joao Felix's new contract and five things you missed on Transfer Deadline Day

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, 2023/24

2 Sep 2023

Insane Pochettino stat shows how much BIGGER Chelsea are than Tottenham

Mason Greenwood, Man Utd

2 Sep 2023

‘Scum club’ – How the world reacted to Greenwood’s Getafe transfer

Sofyan Amrabat, Morocco, 2022 World Cup

1 Sep 2023

Amrabat to Man Utd SECRETS revealed

Ange Postecolgou, Tottenham

1 Sep 2023

Chelsea raided by Tottenham for world champion

Mohamed Salah, Al-Ittihad

1 Sep 2023

Details of Salah's GIANT Saudi contract leaked as WORLD RECORD bid confirmed

Sofyan Amrabat, Manchester United

1 Sep 2023

Romano reveals ‘INCREDIBLE’ lengths Amrabat went to for Man Utd transfer

Mason Greenwood, Man Utd

1 Sep 2023

Greenwood given Deadline Day exit chance as ex-Chelsea boss considers deal

Andrea Pirlo, West Ham

1 Sep 2023

OFFICIAL: West Ham sign midfielder compared to Pirlo

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, Glazer protests

1 Sep 2023

Glazers force Ten Hag into a WRONG transfer decision

Kylian Mbappe, PSG

1 Sep 2023

Mbappe transfer twist as ‘Operation Seduction a success’

Fabrizio Romano's latest Chelsea transfer news

1 Sep 2023

Chelsea Deadline Day transfer ON as Romano reports dramatic U-TURN

Former Chelsea player Tiemoue Bakayoko

31 Aug 2023

Chelsea flop Bakayoko to replace Van de Beek after major transfer decision

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, 2023/24

31 Aug 2023

Lukaku DONE but Chelsea still have NINE issues to resolve before transfer deadline

Ibrahim Sangaré

31 Aug 2023

PSV braced for Sangare exit as Liverpool circle

Sofyan Amrabat, Fiorentina, Man Utd

31 Aug 2023

Fabrizio Romano reveals TRUTH behind Amrabat to Man Utd

Donny van de Beek

31 Aug 2023

Van de Beek set for surprise transfer to national champion

Kylian Mbappe and the Chelsea badge on a blue abstract background

31 Aug 2023

Real Madrid fear Mbappe to Chelsea after ‘Special’ Instagram message