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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/ 4577 days ago

Where to Watch Panama vs USA, Ghana vs Egypt & the World Cup Qualifiers On US TV & Internet

If you're a soccer fan in the United States, you have a mammoth 29 live World Cup qualifying matches to choose from today, many of which have massive implications on what countries will be playing in the World Cup next summer. First, if you want to watch Egypt, managed by Bob Bradley, take on Ghana […]

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/ 4578 days ago

UniMás Broadcast of Mexico-Panama Match Outdelivers Baseball Playoffs, College Football and NFL: Nightly Soccer Report

The live broadcast on US television of Mexico against Panama on UniMas delivered TV ratings that beat the baseball playoffs, college football and NFL in key metered markets. The match between Mexico and Panama was watched by 7.3 million people in the United States on UniMas, the Univision network. Among adults aged 18-49, the Mexico-Panama […]

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/ 4578 days ago

Watch ‘This Week In Soccer’: Jack Wilshere and Naturalization, World Cup Qualifiers and Cheerleaders vs Haters [VIDEO]

Ladies and gents, we’ll be broadcasting a live episode of This Week In Soccer today (and every Monday) at 5:30pm ET/10:30pm BST. Today’s panelists are Laurence McKenna, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Richard Farley. The topics that will be discussed are: 1. Qualifying formats for the World Cup 2. Cheerleaders versus haters in terms of the way US […]

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/ 4578 days ago

Arsenal's Ramsey, Mertesacker, Giroud & Szczesny Star In Car Magic Trick [VIDEO]

Arsenal footballers Aaron Ramsey, Per Mertesacker, Olivier Giroud and Wojciech Szczęsny recently took a break from their training session to participate in a magic trick by magician Drummond Money-Coutts. In the magic trick, which features a Citroën DS3 Cabrio, what do you think? Is it a bit of trick camera work, or is there an […]

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/ 4578 days ago

France Says the World Cup Playoff Seed Process Is Unfair

France has complained that the World Cup Playoff seed process is unfair, and they've asked FIFA to review it ahead of next week's draw. Spain is an almost certain to finish in first place in the World Cup qualifying group, and if they do, France will finish in second place, which means they'll have to […]

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/ 4578 days ago

Jack Wilshere Urinates During Live TV Broadcast of England's Training Session [VIDEO]

England and Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere urinated during a live television broadcast today during England's training session in preparation for tomorrow's match against Poland. Wilshere relieved himself near a Vauxhall advertising signboard while England coaches and players — including Raheem Sterling, Phil Jones and James Milner — stood behind him to block the TV cameras from filming […]

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/ 4578 days ago

Newcastle Have Been Harmed by Mike Ashley's Lack of Football Understanding, Says Pardew: Daily Soccer Report

Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew says that the club have been harmed by owner Mike Ashley's lack of football understanding. Here's what Alan Pardew said in an interview with Sky Sports: “Mike is a strong character. He comes from a background of whatever he’s done in his business career, he’s been a success. And when you […]

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/ 4578 days ago

FOX Sports Acquires US Media Rights to Bundesliga For 2015-2020

The Bundesliga have received a massive boost by agreeing a deal with 21st Century FOX whereby the German top flight league and DFL-Supercup will be shown on US television and Internet from the 2015-16 season and ending after the 2019-20 season. GolTV currently has the rights to the Bundesliga through until the end of the […]

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/ 4579 days ago

Malky Mackay to Decide Cardiff City Future After Critical Board Meeting: Nightly Soccer Report

Cardiff City manager Malky Mackay will decide his future at the club after a critical board meeting that's scheduled for Monday. In an interview with Wales Online, Mackay's agent said: "Malky understands there has been a lack of clarity and will insist at the end of the board meeting that the chairman or other senior […]

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/ 4579 days ago

West Ham Pay Manchester United £25,000 Every Time They Pick Ravel Morrison: Daily Soccer Report

Under the terms of the agreement between Manchester United and West Ham United, the Hammers have to pay Manchester United £25,000 every time they pick Ravel Morrison, according to an article in The Telegraph newspaper. Under the terms of the complex contract, West Ham have already paid the Old Trafford club £200,000 for the midfielder's eight games […]

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/ 4580 days ago

What the International Break Feels Like ...

I freely admit that I'm a soccer nut. A day doesn't go where I'm not watching 2-3 matches a day (or more sometimes), so the coming down from a soccer high to cold turkey during international breaks is oftentimes a shock to the system to me. It may feel the same way to you, too. […]

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/ 4580 days ago

Roy Hodgson: We Agonized And Argued Over Whether to Pick Andros Townsend Against Montenegro: Daily Soccer Report

England manager Roy Hodgson is looking like a master tactician today after his decision to add Andros Townsend as a surprise call up to the England squad for the games against Montenegro and Poland, which was crowned by Townsend's goal that confirmed the win for England at Wembley. The 4-1 scoreline may appear like a […]

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/ 4581 days ago

adidas Unveils Mexico Home Shirt For 2013/14 Featuring Innovative Design [PHOTOS]

Mexico wore their brand new home kit designed by adidas on Friday night in their triumphant 2-1 victory against Panama at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Adidas describes the new home shirt as "With a bi tonal green base, white touches on the chest and sleeve and the iconic three stripes, the jersey forms a […]

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/ 4581 days ago

USA 2-0 Jamaica: World Cup Qualifier Match Highlights [VIDEO]

The US Men's National Team made a lot of hard work out of their 2-0 victory against Jamaica on Friday night in the World Cup qualifier match in front of a boisterous home support at Sporting Kansas City's stadium. With the USA having already qualified, it was an opportunity for the men's national team players […]

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/ 4581 days ago

Mexico Defeat Panama 2-1 With This Beautiful Bicycle Kick Goal By Raul Jimenez [VIDEO]

Mexico defeated Panama 2-1 Friday night at Estadio Azteca to move one step closer to qualifying for the 2014 World Cup. In what was a must-win game for Mexico, El Tri took the lead late in the first half after Peralta slotted home a goal from a Chicharito pass. In the second half, the likelihood […]