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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Liverpool and Everton Subway Cars Spotted In New York City

Yesterday we shared with you photographs of the Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal and Tottenham subway cars that are running on the Times Square Shuttle in New York City as part of an advertising campaign by NBC Sports to promote its coverage of the Premier League that kicks off on August 17. And now another […]

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Carlo Ancelotti Confirms Real Madrid Are in Gareth Bale Talks: Daily Soccer Report

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that the Spanish club are in talks with Tottenham Hotspur to sign Gareth Bale. Ancelotti, who's in the United States preparing for his club's match tonight against LA Galaxy in Phoenix, had this to say to the media: "It is difficult to talk about Bale because at the […]

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Tottenham Agree Deal With Valencia to Sign Striker Roberto Soldado

Tottenham have agreed a deal with Valencia to sign Spanish striker Roberto Soldado. All that remains for the transfer to be finalized is for Soldado to pass a medical. Tottenham reportedly paid Valencia £26million to sign Roberto Soldado. According to Tottenham's club website, "The striker netted 80 times in 146 appearances during his time at […]

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Everton vs Juventus, International Champions Cup: Open Thread

After last Saturday's win by AC Milan against Valencia in the opening game of the 2013 International Champions Cup, the second match of the competition begins tonight between Juventus and Everton. The two clubs face each other in San Francisco tonight with the coverage beginning at 11pm ET live on FOX Soccer, ESPN Deportes and […]

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Uruguay Captain Diego Lugano is West Bromwich Albion Transfer Target: Nightly Soccer Report

West Bromwich Albion have been incredibly quiet in the summer transfer window, but news is emerging tonight that the Baggies are interested in signing Uruguayan captain and centre back Diego Lugano. The 32-year-old Paris Saint-Germain defender is expected to visit the Hawthorns this week to discuss personal terms. And while Lugano is no spring chicken, […]
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Man City Third Shirt for 2013-14 Season: July 31, 2013

A new photograph of Manchester City's third shirt for the 2013-14 season has been leaked on the Internet. If this is Manchester City's new third shirt for next season, and it appears it is, it's the clearest photograph we've seen thus far. Designed by Nike, Man City's third shirt is white with sky blue and […]

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MLS All-Star Game: AS Roma vs MLS All-Star Team: Open Thread

The 2013 MLS All-Star Game kicks off tonight with AS Roma battling the MLS All-Star Team at Sporting Park, the home of Sporting Kansas City. The broadcast begins at 9pm ET on ESPN2 and Unimas. At halftime, MLS Commissioner Don Garber is expected to answer questions about MLS expansion and allegations of racism by Chivas […]

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FOX Sports May Be Interested In Bidding For MLS, USMNT and Bundesliga TV Rights

FOX Soccer host Rob Stone said today that FOX Sports is interested in expanding its coverage of soccer to include more leagues (after losing the Premier League rights to NBC). Plus, Stone dropped a major hint that FOX may be interested in bidding on US media rights to Major League Soccer, the US men's national […]

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NBC Advertises Premier League Rivalries On NYC Subway

NBC Sports is continuing to promote its coverage of the upcoming Premier League season that kicks off on August 17. Its latest promotion effort is on the New York City subway where they've added wraps inside and outside of subway cars to promote two famous derbies in English soccer — Manchester City versus Manchester United, […]

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Tottenham Defender Steven Caulker Signs For Cardiff City On 4-Year Club Record Transfer Fee

Tottenham central defender Steven Caulker has joined Cardiff City today on a four-year deal that smashes the Welsh club's previous record transfer fee. Although Cardiff City have not revealed the amount of the transfer fee, it's believed to be £8million plus add-ons, which breaks the previous record of £7.5million the club spent earlier this summer […]

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Liverpool Agree Loan Deal For Benfica Left Back Lorenzo Melgarejo

Liverpool Football Club have agreed a loan deal in principle with Benfica for defender Lorenzo Melgarejo, according to the Liverpool Echo newspaper. The 22-year-old left back will move to Liverpool on a season-long loan pending approval of his work permit application. The Paraguayan looks set to play for Liverpool after the Reds have been chasing the […]

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Gareth Bale Tells Andre Villas-Boas He Wants to Leave Tottenham

Gareth Bale has told Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas that he wants to leave the club, according to talkSPORT Radio. Bale met with Villas-Boas today and verbally told his manager that he wants to leave the club. No written transfer request has been submitted by Bale, but his intent is clear. With Bale wanting to […]

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Manchester United Offer £26m For Juventus' Claudio Marchisio: Daily Soccer Report

Manchester United are ready to offer Juventus £26million for Italian midfielder Claudio Marchisio, according to a report today by Corriere Dello Sport. The Italian news agency reports that a source close to David Moyes gave them the tip. Manchester United are frustrated after seemingly losing out on their chase to try to sign Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas. […]

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FOX Sports 1's Latest 30 Second Ad to Promote Its Soccer Coverage

FOX Sports 1 launches on television on August 17. By coincidence, that's the same day that NBC Sports will be launching its Premier League coverage, but FOX Sports 1 will still have a lot of soccer matches to watch throughout the season including the UEFA Champions League, FA Cup, Europa League and their new soccer […]

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Cardiff Bid £8million For Steven Caulker From Tottenham: Nightly Soccer Report

Cardiff City have bid £8million for Tottenham Hotspur central defender Steven Caulker, according to a report tonight in The Daily Mail newspaper. The talented English defender, who had a successful loan at Swansea City during the 2010-12 season, is a target for Cardiff. However, Tottenham value Caulker at £12million, so Cardiff will reportedly try to include some […]