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

Leagues: EPL

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Premier League Saturday: Nov 23, 2013

All around the globe, people are waking up with a bigger smile on their faces today knowing that the Premier League is back in action after a two week break. Fans are so thankful that one World Soccer Talk reader, Mufc77, even said "I’m so looking forward to the league getting started again I might […]

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Crystal Palace Appoint Tony Pulis As Manager

Crystal Palace have appointed Tony Pulis as the club's new manager. Pulis has signed a 2.5 year contract. He'll be in the crowd for their away match against Hull City, but he won't be managing the side today. That'll be the responsibility of caretaker boss Keith Millen. If a report in a British tabloid is […]

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/ 4538 days ago

Commentators for NBC’s Premier League Matches This Weekend: Gameweek 12

Here’s the line-up of commentators for gameweek 12 of Premier League matches on US television across the NBC Sports Group networks this weekend: Saturday, November 23: Everton vs Liverpool, 7:45am, NBC Sports Network, mun 2; Steve Banyard and Jim Beglin Arsenal vs Southampton, 10am, NBC Sports Network; Gary Weaver & Davie Provan Fulham vs Swansea, […]

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TV Times For FIFA World Cup 2014

Now that the excitement is building for World Cup 2014, we've compiled a list of TV times when matches will kick off on Eastern Time in the United States. World Cup 2014 is going to be the most ideal World Cup tournament in terms of kick-off times since 1994 when the tournament was hosted on […]

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Newcastle United the Latest Club to Be Linked With A Clint Dempsey Loan: Daily Soccer Report

Clint Dempsey can add Newcastle United to the list of clubs who are reportedly interested in signing the US international on a loan deal. Other clubs rumored to be interested include Everton, Aston Villa, and Fulham. Tottenham Hotspur, meanwhile, have the first right of refusal before any of the other clubs can sign the player. […]

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Bayern Munich to Play In 2014 MLS All-Star Game, Says Report

Bayern Munich will play in the 2014 MLS All-Star Game, according to a press report in Germany. The match between Bayern Munich and the MLS All-Star Team will be played in Portland. A date hasn't been set for the game yet, but while the match is typically played in late July, this year's All-Star Game […]

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/ 4539 days ago

FA Urges Premier League Clubs Not to Play Friendlies After Season Ends in May: Nightly Soccer Report

The English Football Association has called on Premier League clubs to give England a boost in the World Cup next summer by not sending Premier League teams on post-season tours in May, like many of the top Premier League clubs did last summer. The 2013-14 Premier League season ends on May 11, and Hodgson has […]

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Newcastle United Veto St James' Park 'Fun Slide': Daily Soccer Report

Newcastle United have vetoed the idea of building adult slides at their St James' Park Stadium, which would have sped up the exit from the ground to the parking lot and surrounding areas. The company who was planning on building the fun slides at Newcastle's stadium had submitted plans to the council's planning committee earlier […]

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Cristiano Ronaldo-Zlatan Ibrahimovic Cam to See Their Reactions to Playoff Goals

The second leg of the World Cup playoff earlier this week between Sweden and Portugal was a brilliant spectacle to watch. The hat trick by Ronaldo has convinced many that he is now the best player in the world. But one of the less reported storylines is the class that Zlatan Ibrahimovic showed on the […]

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After Egypt Decides Not to Renew Bob Bradley's Contract, Bradley's Next Job May Be In Norway

Not surprisingly, the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has decided not to renew Bob Bradley's contract as coach of the national team after the nation exited in the World Cup playoffs stage due to their aggregate defeat to Ghana. EFA Chairman Gamal Allam said: "Bob Bradley's contract ended this night, and we will not renew for […]

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/ 4540 days ago

Uruguay World Cup Home and Away Shirts For 2014 From Puma: Leaked [PHOTOS]

Congratulations to Uruguay for qualifying for World Cup 2014 in Brazil. Photos of Uruguay's World Cup home and away shirts have been leaked on the Internet. The South American side will wear their familiar blue and white shirts. Both the home and away shirts have a unique design at the bottom of the cuffs, incorporating […]

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Where to Watch Uruguay vs Jordan On US TV and Internet; World Cup Playoff 2nd Leg: Open Thread

The marathon of World Cup playoffs end tonight with the final match to determine who will qualify for World Cup 2014. Uruguay faces Jordan live at 6pm ET on beIN SPORT. Similarly to Mexico, Uruguay convincingly won its first leg match, 5-0, putting the South American team in the driving seat to qualify for Brazil. […]

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Algeria: 12 Die During Celebrations of World Cup Qualifier Victory: Daily Soccer Report

After Algeria qualified for World Cup 2014 yesterday on the away goal rule, Algerians in their thousands took to the streets to celebrate. Sadly, 12 people died and 240 were injured as a result of the celebrations. According to the AP, "The statement from emergency services said five celebrating fans were killed when their van […]

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Juan Agudelo's Request for a Work Permit is Denied, Dashing Hopes of a Transfer to England

Juan Agudelo's request for a work permit to join Stoke City has been denied by UK authorities, dealing a cruel blow to the striker's chances of playing in the English Premier League. In August, Agudelo signed a pre-contract with Stoke City whereby the US international striker would join the Potters in the January transfer window. However, […]

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Where to Buy the Mexico World Cup Shirt for 2014: Official [PHOTOS]

Congratulations to Mexico on qualifying for World Cup 2014. During the 2014 World Cup tournament in Brazil, Mexico will be wearing its new green, red and white home shirt that's designed by adidas. The new jersey features a bi tonal green base, to form a unique and premium design, while the elegant white touches on […]