Christopher Harris

Christopher Harris

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Since launching World Soccer Talk in 2005, Harris has played an influential role in shaping how broadcasters deliver the sport by providing in-depth analysis and reviews of the soccer TV coverage. He has interviewed virtually all media executives at the different media giants to stay apprised of changes in OTT and broadcast television while also keeping up with the latest reports and breaking news about key soccer rights acquisitions and the media landscape. Christopher is a member of the North American Soccer Reporters (NASR). He's the recipient of 18 WebAwards from the Web Marketing Association. Prior to World Soccer Talk, Chris wrote for the South Florida Sun-Sentinel as well as The Palm Beach Post and Palm Beach Illustrated.

latest articles by Christopher Harris

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/ 4474 days ago

Arsène Wenger Questions Motives of Chelsea Decision to Sell Juan Mata: Nightly Soccer Report

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has questioned the motives of Chelsea Football Club's decision to sell Juan Mata to Manchester United. Wenger said today: "[Mourinho] sums up what Chelsea's thinking is [about Juan Mata]. "I am surprised because Juan Mata is a great player and they sell a great player to a direct opponent. It opens […]

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/ 4475 days ago

LISTEN Drunken Man United Fan Calls 999 And Demands to Speak With Sir Alex Ferguson [AUDIO]

After Manchester United's defeat to Sunderland on penalties in the Capital One Cup last night, one drunken Manchester United supporter called emergency services in England and asked to speak with Sir Alex Ferguson. The supporter called 999 (the UK's version of 911) and spoke to the emergency services operator. Presumably with the alcohol streaming through […]

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/ 4475 days ago

Manchester City Are The New Owners of A-League Team Melbourne Heart: Nightly Soccer Report

Manchester City surprised many tonight when they announced that they, along with a consortium that are the owners of rugby team Melbourne Storm, have acquired Australian soccer team Melbourne Heart. City's move to buy the club has been already approved by the Football Federation of Australia (FFA), and it immediately gives Manchester City a presence […]

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WATCH World Soccer Radio, Live at 9pm ET: Tonight’s Topics: MUFC, Juan Mata & More [VIDEO]

Tonight's show: Nick and Danny discuss the League Cup, Juan Mata transfer to Manchester United, Rooney anywhere but United and other such tales. United bow out of Capital One Cup to Sunderland at Old Trafford. PLUS, we have EXCLUSIVE phone conversation between Moyes and Mourinho after the United loss at the Bridge. Plus we are […]

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/ 4476 days ago

Chelsea Accept Manchester United's £37million Bid For Juan Mata

Juan Mata will have a medical at Manchester United tomorrow in advance of his £37million transfer from Chelsea to the Old Trafford club. Chelsea have accepted the £37million bid and have released the player to Manchester United to have his medical conducted, according to a report in The Daily Telegraph newspaper. The transfer will more than double […]

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/ 4476 days ago

Juan Mata Tells His Friends He's Manchester United Bound, Says Report

Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata has told his friends that he's on his way to Manchester United for a deal believed to be in the region of £40million, according to The Independent newspaper. At the same time, Sky Sports reporter Guillem Balague says that the deal is done and will be announced in the next 24 hours. The […]

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Radamel Falcao Suffers Serious Knee Injury And Could Be Doubt For World Cup [VIDEO]

Monaco and Colombia striker Radamel Falcao suffered a nasty ligament injury earlier today in a French cup game, which could rule the star out of this summer's World Cup. Falcao was playing for Monaco against Chasselay in a Coupe de France match when, in the 40th minute he was on the wrong end of a […]

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1 Million+ Watched NBCSN’s Coverage of Chelsea-Man United

NBCSN broke through the one million viewers barrier on Sunday with its live coverage of the match between Chelsea and Manchester United. For the first time under NBC's contract, a Premier League match was viewed by an average of more than one million people. And the figure of 1.019 million viewers was the second most-watched […]

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Manchester United Bid £35m for Chelsea Midfielder Juan Mata: Daily Soccer Report

Manchester United have entered a bid in the region of £35million for Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata, according to BBC Sport — which is one of the few reliable media outlets when it comes to football transfers. According to BBC Sport reporter David Bond, Manchester United have denied making an official offer. However, an initial bid […]

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Where to Find Manchester United vs Sunderland, League Cup Semi-Final 2nd Leg On US TV & Internet

Nine thousand Sunderland supporters are traveling via buses today from the North East of England to Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium, 146 miles away. "Gus's buses," as they're calling the convoy, are filled with Sunderland supporters dreaming of a final at Wembley if they can hold on to their 2-1 win from the first leg […]

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Real Madrid Prepare Summer Bid For Manchester United's Wayne Rooney: Nightly Soccer Report

For the second day in a row, The Daily Telegraph newspaper is reporting another major transfer news story that may have little to no basis in fact. Yesterday, the paper reported that Manchester United were preparing to bid for Juan Mata. As a result, the other British tabloids and media jumped on the Mata-to-United bandwagon. And now […]

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/ 4477 days ago

West Ham United vs Manchester City, Capital One Cup Semi-Final 2nd Leg: Open Thread

West Ham United striker Andy Carroll makes his first start of the 2013/14 season against a Manchester City side that is not taking any chances. Aguero and Negredo start up front for Manchester City, while Manuel Pellegrini's side has plenty of depth on the substitute's bench in case the manager needs to turn to them. […]

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Swansea’s Premiership hopes hang in balance with Jonjo Shelvey

Sitting just three points above the relegation zone, Swansea City find themselves in the perilous position where the club desperately need to begin winning matches to climb up the table. The team is seemingly coming apart at the seams. The police were called to training on Friday after a report of a standoff between defenders […]

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Where to Find West Ham United vs Manchester City, League Cup Semi-Final 2nd Leg On US TV & Internet

Despite a demoralizing 6-0 defeat in the first leg of the League Cup semi-final, West Ham United have an opportunity today to mend their wounds and try to overcome the seemingly impossible aggregate score. In the Semi-Final ties, if the aggregate score is level at the end of the second game an extra half-hour shall […]

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Manchester United Prepare to Make Record £37million Bid for Juan Mata: Nightly Soccer Report

Tomorrow morning's British tabloids are jumping on the transfer gossip that Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata may be heading to Manchester United in a £37million deal. The Daily Telegraph has the exclusive. Meanwhile, the competition is trying not to get outdone, so they've added their own twist. The Daily Mirror says Manchester United deny the deal is on, The Daily Mail says […]