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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/ 4713 days ago

Liverpool Away Shirt for 2013-14 Season: New Leaked [PHOTOS]

New photos of what may be Liverpool's new away shirt for the 2013-14 season have been leaked on the Internet, but we hope — we really do — that this is a bad joke gone viral. We've seen photos of the new Liverpool away shirt before, but these new photographs are close-up images that look […]

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/ 4713 days ago

West Ham's £14.5 Million Bid For Alvaro Negredo Rejected By Sevilla

Sevilla have rejected a £14.5 million bid from West Ham for striker Alvaro Negredo, according to Sky Sports. Everton reportedly tried to sign Negredo on deadline day in the January transfer window, but the deal never materialized. Now the Hammers are trying to sign the highly-rated Spanish striker. Whether West Ham will try to put in […]

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/ 4713 days ago

Jesus Navas Reveals Decision to Join Manchester City Was Made Months Ago: The Daily EPL

Sevilla have confirmed that the club has accepted an offer from Manchester City for winger Jesus Navas for a transfer fee believed to be around £24 million. The Spanish international will need to pass a medical before the transfer can be completed. But surprisingly, Navas has said that he's been in talks with Manchester City […]

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/ 4713 days ago

Andros Townsend Banned For Four Months For Betting, Subject to Appeal

Tottenham midfielder Andros Townsend has been suspended by the English Football Association and fined £18,000 subject to an appeal. "At an Independent Regulatory Commission hearing, Tottenham Hotspur’s Andros Townsend was suspended from all football and football activity for a period of four months, subject to any appeal, backdated to the 23 May 2013 when the […]
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/ 4713 days ago

Nike Already Planning to Launch New Kits for England Next Spring: The Nightly EPL

Nike only just unveiled the new England home shirt less than two weeks ago, but they're already planning on launching a new England home kit in the Spring for World Cup 2014 if/when England qualify. In Nike's defense, they want to issue new shirts on a two year cycle (World Cup 2014, Euro 2016, etc). […]

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/ 4713 days ago

Everton Says Deal for Roberto Martinez Not Done Yet; Discussions Still Continuing

Everton Football Club has hit back at reports that the club are close to announcing a deal to unveil Roberto Martinez as their next manager. On Monday afternoon, according to Wigan owner Dave Whelan, the club had agreed a compensation fee with Everton for the release of Roberto Martinez from his contract. However, Whelan's statement […]

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/ 4714 days ago

Watch Jose Mourinho's First Chelsea Interview After Being Reappointed Manager [VIDEO]

New Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has given his first interview since being appointed boss today. The Special One sat down for a one-on-one interview with Chelsea TV. Here's the video of the interview, as well as a written transcript: Here's the transcript of the interview: Q: Welcome back, how are you? A: I’m very happy. […]

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Wigan Agree Compensation Fee With Everton For Release of Roberto Martinez, Says Dave Whelan

Wigan have agreed a compensation fee with Everton to release Roberto Martinez from his contract, according to Wigan Athletic owner Dave Whelan. The compensation fee clears the way for Martinez to agree personal terms with Everton to become the new manager at Goodison Park, replacing David Moyes. Everton are expected to announce their new manager […]

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Fulham Close to Signing Goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg, Says Roma Director

AS Roma's sporting director Franco Baldini says that Fulham have finalized a deal for goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg to join the Craven Cottage side. Fulham's pursuit of Stekelenburg is well documented. Martin Jol tried to sign the former Ajax goalkeeper in the January transfer window. But embarrassingly for Stekelenburg, the deal for Fulham to sign him collapsed while […]
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/ 4714 days ago

West Ham United Third Shirt for 2013-14 Season: Leaked [PHOTO]

A photo of West Ham United's third shirt for the 2013-14 season has been leaked on the Internet. West Ham's third shirt for next season is black with red trim down the sleeves, with blue along the sides of the shirt. MORE — West Ham United's home and away shirts for the 2013-14 season leaked. […]

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'Jose Mourinho: Football's Greatest Managers': Full-Length Documentary [VIDEO]

Jose Mourinho is back at Chelsea after managing some of the top teams in the world. To highlight what makes Mourinho 'The Special One,' here's a full-length documentary about Jose. The 30-minute documentary is produced by Sky Sports and was first aired around Christmas 2011 as part of a series that also included some of […]
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/ 4714 days ago

Chelsea Reappoint Jose Mourinho As Manager In 4-Year Deal: It's Official

Chelsea have announced that they have reappointed Jose Mourinho as manager of the club in a four-year deal. Mourinho will return to the club where he won two Premier League titles, an FA Cup and two League Cups between 2004 and 2007. "I am delighted to welcome Jose back to Chelsea," said Chelsea Chief Executive […]
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/ 4714 days ago

Arsenal Has Pre-Contract With David Villa, Says Report: The Daily EPL

Spanish striker David Villa has a pre-contract agreement with Arsenal, claims a report by a Spanish journalist. Report Axel Torres says: “I’ve been told he’s showed a pre-contract with Arsenal to the board of Barcelona. “He’s showed he had an agreement with Arsenal, but it’s not the final agreement – He doesn’t want to be […]

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/ 4714 days ago

Daniel Sturridge Could Face Four Months On Sidelines After England Injury: The Nightly EPL

Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge could be out of action for four months due to an injury he picked up for England against Ireland on Wednesday. The worst-case scenario is that Sturridge's ankle injury could keep him out until the end of September, which will severely impact Liverpool's strikeforce since Luis Suarez is out suspended until […]

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/ 4715 days ago

USA vs Germany and Brazil vs England, International Friendlies: Open Thread

Both Roy Hodgson and Jurgen Klinsmann are under pressure to make sure that their respective team produces a better performance than the one we saw mid-week against weaker opposition compared to what England and the United States will face today. Below the equator, England plays Brazil at the first game to be played at the […]