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

Alejandro Balde, Barcelona, Fabrizio Romano

13 Mar 2024

Five players Chelsea and Man Utd could sign after Romano revelation

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Man Utd, 2023/24

13 Mar 2024

Todibo to Man Utd: Sir Jim Ratcliffe refuses to offer discount on Nice defender

Deco, Barcelona, 2023/24

13 Mar 2024

Deco spotted FLIRTING! Out of work manager watches Barcelona

Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea, Man Utd

13 Mar 2024

Chelsea vs Man Utd: Romano predicts summer transfer war between Premier League giants

Fabrizio Romano

13 Mar 2024

Romano reveals TRUTH behind major Liverpool transfer rumour after Edwards' return

Jadon Sancho, Dortmund, 2023/24

13 Mar 2024

How Dortmund can get Sancho for FREE

Victor Osimhen misses a chance against Barcelona in the 2023/24 Champions League

13 Mar 2024

Osimhen sounds ALARM at Chelsea as Napoli crash to Barcelona

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal,, 2023/24

13 Mar 2024

Arteta’s tactical gamble that sent Arsenal to Porto penalty shootout glory

Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, Arsenal, 2023/24

Exclusive
11 Mar 2024

EXCLUSIVE: Chelsea flop to Arsenal hero – How Arteta was persuaded to buy Havertz

Mason Mount, Man Utd, 2023/24

11 Mar 2024

Man Utd cannot afford to compound Mount MISTAKE with another

Santiago Gimenez, Feyenoord, 2023/24

11 Mar 2024

Chelsea and Real Madrid target shows unlimited football IQ with genius free kick

Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool, 2023/24

11 Mar 2024

Romano ‘SURE’ over Klopp U-turn and makes Liverpool transfer ‘GUARANTEE’

Ange Postecolgou, Erik ten Hag, Barcelona, 2023/24

11 Mar 2024

Man Utd and Tottenham rekindle interest in ANGRY Barcelona star

11 Mar 2024

Secret Jadon Sancho plan: Man Utd winger in major transfer update

Romelu Lukaku

11 Mar 2024

Lukaku fee BOMBSHELL dropped by Romano

Ousmane Diomande, Sporting CP, 2023/24

11 Mar 2024

Chelsea & Arsenal target SHINES with stunning performance on transfer audition

Ten Hag, Arteta, Lukaku

9 Mar 2024

Romano’s Chelsea update, Arsenal’s plans and Ten Hag under fire – FootballTransfers recap

Habib Diarra, Strasbourg, 2023/24

9 Mar 2024

Chelsea’s next superstar? BlueCo reject €25m bids for 20-year-old earmarked for the top

Declan Rice and Kai Havertz during Arsenal's Premier League win over Brentford

9 Mar 2024

‘Sometimes it’s bad’ – Arsenal matchwinner Havertz makes SURSPRING admission

Christian Horner, Red Bull, crisis

9 Mar 2024

Explaining Red Bull Racing’s civil war in football terms