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.

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Clint Dempsey Undergoes Medical Ahead of Loan Move to Fulham

As we reported one week ago, US striker Clint Dempsey is heading to Fulham on a loan deal. Fulham Head Coach Rene Meulensteen confirmed today that Dempsey has undergone a medical with a view to moving back to the Craven Cottage club. Dempsey reportedly turned down an offer from West Ham United in order to […]

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Watch ‘World Soccer Radio’, Live at 9pm ET: Tonight’s Topics: Beckham's Miami Experiment & MLS On YouTube? [VIDEO]

Tonight, Nick Geber chats asks whether you're a fan or a spectator of your team? Plus, he asks whether would you watch MLS on the Net, and is there too much bad football programming on TV? Plus special guest Kartik Krishnaiyer will discuss Beckham’s Miami experiment. Watch tonight at 9PM ET. Chime in via Twitter @worldsocceradio or […]

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Egyptian Winger Mohamed Salah Will Join Liverpool From Basel in January, Says Report: Nightly Soccer Report

Egyptian winger Mohamed Salah will join Liverpool Football Club in January from FC Basel, according to a report tonight. Salah's close friend and former teammate Mohamed Zika revealed the news to Egyptian TV today. Salah, a 21-year-old winger with 27 caps for Egypt and who is valued at 12million Euros, was named CAF Most Promising African Talent of […]

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/ 4511 days ago

Cardiff Owner Issues Ultimatum to Manager Malky Mackay: Resign Or Be Sacked

The public arguments between Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan and Cardiff City manager Malky Mackay have escalated to the point that Tan has told Mackay to resign or risk being sacked, according to a report by BBC Sport. Tan reportedly sent a highly critical e-mail to Mackay, where he warned the manager to resign or […]

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Google Will Acquire US Media Rights to MLS and USMNT Games, Predicts Industry Publication

Journalist John Ourand, who writes for sports media industry publication Sports Business Daily, predicts that the upcoming rights deal for Major League Soccer will see Google come out as the winner, picking up a portion of the US media rights to MLS and USMNT games. The current deal between ESPN and MLS, which was agreed in […]

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Watch 'World Soccer Radio', Live at 9pm ET: Tonight's Topics: Football Chairmen & Everton's Loan Haven [VIDEO]

Tonight, Nick Geber and Danny Page chat about whether your club's owner has the team's best interest of the team at heart or is just stroking his ego, as well as whether Everton are becoming a loan haven. Plus, Nick plays 'Prem Prognostication.' He'll tell you what the table will look like come January 2. […]

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/ 4512 days ago

Draw for Semi-Finals of the Capital One Cup Revealed

The draw for the semi-finals of the 2013/14 Capital One Cup has been announced, and it sets up the prospect of being an all-Manchester final if both City and United can win their respective semi-final matches. In the semi-final of the Capital One Cup, the draw is as follows: Sunderland vs Manchester United, and Manchester […]

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Watch Stoke vs Man United and Spurs vs West Ham, Capital One Cup Live at 2:45pm ET: Open Thread

After yesterday's shock result that saw Sunderland beat Chelsea to make it to the Capital One Cup semi-final, we have two matches being played today with big implications. Manchester United is a small step away from playing in the Capital One Cup semi-final, but they face a tough Stoke City side in their path. Meanwhile, […]
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Chelsea Home and Away Shirts For 2014/15 Season: Leaked [PHOTOS]

Images have been revealed on the Internet claiming to be the designs for Chelsea's home and away shirts for the 2014/15 season. We'll have to wait and see whether these are accurate, but if true, Chelsea's home shirt for the 2014/15 season will feature the classic blue and white design of the Blues, with a […]

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Watch 'World Soccer Radio', Live at 9pm ET: Tonight's Topics: Chelsea Exit & Who's Next At Spurs [VIDEO]

Tonight, Nick Geber and Danny Page chat about Chelsea's shock defeat in the Capital One Cup against Sunderland, who'll take permanent charge of Tottenham Hotspur, the situation at Hull City and the latest developments regarding match fixing. Listen/watch tonight at 9PM ET. Chime in via Twitter @worldsocceradio or call in to the studio at 800-878-PLAY. The live […]

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Liverpool Open Talks to Make Luis Suárez Their Highest Paid Player Ever: Nightly Soccer Report

Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre has opened talks with Liverpool striker Luis Suarez to discuss renewing his contract to make him the highest paid Reds player ever. According to The Telegraph newspaper, Ayre flew to Barcelona today for a meeting with Suarez's agent to extend the Uruguayan's deal and increase his salary to more than […]

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/ 4513 days ago

Sunderland Knock Chelsea Out Of The Capital One Cup

With the score tied at 1-1 with just two minutes to go in the 30 minutes of added extra time, Sunderland midfielder Ki Sung-Yueng scored a goal to send Sunderland through to the semi-finals of the Capital One Cup after sending Chelsea crashing out of the tournament. Chelsea dominated the 90 minutes, but Sunderland were the […]

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Capital One Cup, Tuesday Quarter-Finals: Open Thread

As we head into the hectic period of the 2013/14 season with matches coming thick and fast, the English football sides have their first opportunity to grab a piece of silverware with the Capital One Cup. But they first have to fend their way through the quarter-finals of the tournament. Three of the four matches […]

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FA Charges Arsenal's Jack Wilshere With Making Insulting and Abusive Gesture

The Football Association has charged Jack Wilshere retrospectively with making an offensive and/or insulting and/or abusive gesture in Arsenal's match against Manchester City this past weekend. According to a statement from The FA, "The charge follows an alleged gesture made during the fixture between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday 14 […]

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Watch World Soccer Radio Tonight, Live at 9pm ET: Tonight's Topic: AVB Aftermath at Spurs [VIDEO]

Tonight, Nick Geber and Danny Page chat about the sacking of Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas, and where Spurs go from here. Plus, the duo tackle the situation at West Bromwich Albion, and whether the board of directors made the correct decision to give Steve Clarke the heave-ho. The special guest tonight will be World […]