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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Manchester United's Marouane Fellaini Will Play For Belgium This Week Despite Needing Surgery On Wrist Injury

UPDATED: Manchester United new signing Marouane Fellaini will play for Belgium in its two matches during the international break despite needing surgery on an injured wrist. Fellaini saw a specialist today after being ruled out of last Saturday's match against Sunderland due to the injury. According to ESPN, the Belgian signing from Everton damaged ligaments […]

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Sunderland Set to Announce Gus Poyet as Their New Manager Within Next 24 Hours: Daily Soccer Report

Sunderland are set to announce Gus Poyet as their new manager within the next 24 hours, according to reports. The Uruguayan is favored to replace former manager Paolo Di Canio. Poyet previously managed Brighton from 2009-2013, where he had a 44% win percentage and helped promote Brighton from League One to the Championship. He left […]

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Oliver Stone Stars In World Cup Commercial With David Luiz, Kun Aguero & Radamel Falcao [VIDEO]

A World Cup TV commercial featuring Oliver Stone, David Luiz, Sergio Aguero and Radamel Falcao has been released to promote DirecTV Latin America's coverage of Brazil 2014. The commercial features Oliver Stone sitting on the touchline in his director's chair, as if the game he's watching is a motion picture. The players and fans in […]

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Goal of the Weekend: Watch This Sensational Overhead Volley [VIDEO]

This week's goal of the weekend entry is a sublime piece of skill. While a reader made a comment last week that he was getting tired of bicycle kick goals, this isn't one of those. There are several wonderful aspects to this goal, but the one that impresses me the most when I watch it […]

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Redknapp Launches Attack On FA; Says Brendan Rodgers Was Lined Up As England Asst. Manager: Nightly Soccer Report

QPR manager Harry Redknapp, who missed out on becoming manager of the England national team after The FA appointed Roy Hodgson, has launched a stinging attack on The FA. Redknapp had a lot to say, and certainly didn't hold back. One of the most interesting insights is that he had lined up Brendan Rodgers, now […]

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Glimpses Of Argentina and Japan Home Shirts for 2014 World Cup: Revealed [VIDEO]

Argentina and Japan have both already qualified for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil next summer. While neither football federation has officially unveiled their new home shirts for next season, a photo and video have been leaked on the Internet that shows Leo Messi in a film shoot for an upcoming advertisement. Messi is […]

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Michu Called Up to Spain National Team For World Cup Qualifying Games

Swansea City's Michu has been called up to the Spain national team after David Villa pulled out of the squad due to an injury. Michu, who can play either as a striker or attacking midfielder, will join up with the Spanish national team on Tuesday in preparation for his country's matches against Belarus and Georgia […]

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US Men's National Team Squad Named For Games Against Jamaica and Panama

The US Soccer Federation has named the US men's national team roster for the upcoming World Cup qualifier matches against Jamaica and Panama. The squad is as follows: GOALKEEPERS (3): Brad Guzan (Aston Villa), Tim Howard (Everton), Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake) DEFENDERS (6): DaMarcus Beasley (Puebla), Matt Besler (Sporting Kansas City) Geoff Cameron (Stoke […]

Leagues: EPL

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Premier League Sunday: Oct. 6, 2013

Today features four Premier League matches — the final matches before the international break. Here's today's schedule for viewers in the United States: Norwich vs Chelsea, 8:30am, NBC Sports Network Southampton vs Swansea, 8:30am, Premier League Extra Time West Brom vs Arsenal, 11am, NBC Sports Network Tottenham vs West Ham, 11am, Premier League Extra Time Match of […]

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Is This Colombia's Home Shirt For World Cup 2014? [PHOTO]

Colombia are on the verge of qualifying for the 2014 World Cup, but we already have a leaked photo of what may be the home shirt they plan on wearing. Colombia's memorable yellow shirt will be designed by adidas, but the design of the new shirt is a departure for the international team. The shirt […]

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FA Want Adnan Januzaj to Play for England Says Manchester United Manager David Moyes: Nightly Soccer Report

Adnan Januzaj, take a bow. The 18-year-old Belgium born left winger scored two goals Saturday on his Premier League debut, to rescue Manchester United from an embarrassing defeat at the Stadium of Light against Sunderland. But the big news tonight is that the English FA want Januzaj to play for England, according to David Moyes. […]

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beIN SPORT Offers Canada Free Online Access to Its Soccer Coverage

beIN SPORT is now offering Canada free online access to its international sports coverage, which includes La Liga and Serie A. The Miami-based international sports network has had exclusive rights to La Liga and Serie A in Canada since 2012, but has been unable to secure a deal to get its TV coverage on to […]

Adidas

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adidas Release Limited Edition of White Copa Mundial Soccer Boots

adidas have released a limited edition version of its Copa Mundial boot, which is in white and is reverse of the classic black and white boot from 1982. According to adidas: "Released in 1982, the Copa Mundial is the best-selling boot in football history and has been worn by some of the all-time greats including […]

Leagues: EPL

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Premier League Saturday: Oct. 5, 2013

Ladies and gents, get your English football fix this weekend because after Sunday, there's two weeks of no Premier League soccer due to the international break. For viewers in the United States, today's TV schedule is as follows: Man City vs Everton, 7:45am, NBC Sports Network, mun 2 Liverpool vs Crystal Palace, 10am, NBC Sports Network […]

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beIN SPORT Acquires Rights to African World Cup Qualifiers Including Egypt vs Ghana: Nightly Soccer Report

beIN SPORT has acquired the US media rights to the African World Cup qualifiers including the massive two-leg playoff between Egypt, managed by former US coach Bob Bradley, and Ghana. Under Bradley, Egypt has been on an incredible run but now face a formidable side, Ghana. Having the matches shown live on English-speaking US television […]