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

Armando Broja, Chelsea, 2023/24
  • 1 Feb 2024

Broja given surprising transfer advice as Ornstein drops loan update over Chelsea star

Serhou Guirassy, Stuttgart, 2023/24
  • 1 Feb 2024

‘Man Utd have multiple opportunities’ – Romano drops Deadline Day update

Lucas Bergvall, Sweden U21, 2023/24
  • 1 Feb 2024

Barcelona threatened by spectacular Tottenham Deadline Day hijack

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 1 Feb 2024

Another Man Utd star falls out with Ten Hag

Rory McIlroy, Celtic, 2023/24
  • 31 Jan 2024

The Glazers bad owners? Celtic director ditches club ahead of Deadline Day to play golf with McIlroy

Jude Bellingham, Chelsea, 2023/24
  • 31 Jan 2024

Chelsea’s future Bellingham? Wonderkid scoops major awards

Gio Reyna, Borussia Dortmund, Nottingham Forest, 2023/24
  • 31 Jan 2024

Gio Reyna seals Nottingham Forest loan as key details revealed

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2023/24
  • 31 Jan 2024

Explosive Mbappe revelation transforms future of PSG striker

Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, Real Madrid, 2023/24
  • 31 Jan 2024

Messi is driving Haaland to Real Madrid

Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham, Dominic Solanke, Conor Gallagher 2023/24
  • 31 Jan 2024

Postecoglou sends clear message over Gallagher and Solanke deals

Marcus Rashford, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 31 Jan 2024

Rashford given surprising transfer advice

Virgil van Dijk, Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool, 2023/24
  • 31 Jan 2024

Van Dijk in contract U-turn that will delight Liverpool

Armando Broja, Chelsea, 2023/24
  • 31 Jan 2024

Romano provides Chelsea transfer clue with Broja update

Fabrizio Romano, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 31 Jan 2024

Man Utd transfer ‘here we go’ announced by Romano amid big last-minute decisions

Darwin Nunez, Liverpool, 2023/24
  • 29 Jan 2024

Liverpool send Darwin Nunez exciting transfer message – Romano

Fabrizio Romano, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 29 Jan 2024

Romano brands popular Man Utd transfer rumour FAKE NEWS

Alejandro Balde, Barcelona, 2023/24
  • 29 Jan 2024

Barcelona to repeat Gavi trick to secure January surprise after Balde injury blow

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, 2023/24
  • 29 Jan 2024

Four transfers Chelsea could complete before Deadline Day – Ornstein

Bukayo Saka, West Ham
  • 29 Jan 2024

West Ham close in on deal for Saka-like winger

Karim Benzema, 2023/24
  • 29 Jan 2024

Benzema to Chelsea? Ornstein reveals truth behind transfer rumours