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

Moise Caicedo, Brighton, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Arsenal submit third Moises Caicedo bid – Fabrizio Romano

Martin Zubimendi, Barcelona, Arsenal

23 May 2023

Arsenal get major Zubimendi boost as Barcelona turn to alternative

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, 2022/23

27 Jan 2023

Ronaldo gets blame for Al-Nassr loss as fans mock him with Messi chant

Goncalo Ramos, Benfica, 2022/23

23 May 2023

‘Not a good sign’ – Benfica give update on Man Utd target Goncalo Ramos

Federico Chiesa, Juventus, Arsenal

26 Jan 2023

Chiesa to Arsenal for €20m!? What Arteta’s ‘No.1 target’ will really cost

Malo Gusto, Lyon, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Malo Gusto: Lyon president stuns Chelsea with transfer stance

Erik ten Hag, Maguire, 2022/23

26 Jan 2023

Harry Maguire to Everton: The truth behind ‘Fabrizio Romano transfer rumour’

Fran Garcia, Real Madrid

23 May 2023

Real Madrid 'one step away' from bargain Fran Garcia transfer

Wout Weghorst, Man Utd, 2022/23

26 Jan 2023

Man Utd fans will love De Jong's reaction to Weghorst's first goal

Malo Gusto, Lyon, Chelsea, 2022/23

26 Jan 2023

Malo Gusto: Chelsea transfer hopes boosted by Lyon rumours

Erling Haaland, Jude Bellingham, FIFA 23

26 Jan 2023

Bellingham drops major Real Madrid hint with FIFA 23 TOTY

Facundo Pellistri, Man Utd, 2022/23

25 Jan 2023

Facundo Pellistri: Fabrizio Romano update on Man Utd winger's future

Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Five players Liverpool could target for a January loan

Marcus Thuram, Borussia Monchengladbach, 2022/23

25 Jan 2023

Marcus Thuram: Chelsea target makes decisive transfer decision

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2022/23

25 Jan 2023

Arsenal REJECTED by La Liga star after €60m bid

Graham Potter managing Chelsea

25 Jan 2023

Chelsea face De Jong-style problem with first-team regular

Eduardo Camavinga, Real Madrid, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Eduardo Camavinga: Fabrizio Romano gives response to Arsenal transfer rumour

Sesko, Osimhen, Kane, Man Utd

23 May 2023

Kane, Sesko or Osimhen? Ranking Man Utd’s No.9 options

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr

23 May 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo can't even sell-out disappointing Al-Nassr debut

Erik ten Hag, Manchester United, Transfers, 2022/23

20 Jan 2023

Ten Hag performs U-turn on wantaway Man Utd star