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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Aston Villa vs Chelsea, Premier League Gameweek 37: Open Thread

Due to the FA Cup Final today, the Premier League matches have been moved to tomorrow except for Chelsea's match against Aston Villa this morning (US time). Aston Villa versus Chelsea is being played today because the Blues play in the Europa League final in Amsterdam on Wednesday. For viewers in the United States, the […]

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Gianluca Vialli Believes Frank Lampard Should Leave Chelsea At End Of Season: The Daily EPL

Chelsea great Gianluca Vialli believes that Frank Lampard should leave the club at the end of the season. Here's what Vialli said: "In my opinion it's probably the right time for them to say goodbye to each other and leave on good terms. "Frank has a fantastic opportunity to try something new, perhaps in Los […]

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/ 4738 days ago

Manuel Pellegrini Set to Replace Roberto Mancini at Manchester City, Claim Reports: The Nightly EPL

The timing is unfortunate. On the eve of Manchester City's FA Cup Final match against Wigan, there are reports in the Spanish media that Malaga manager Manuel Pellegrini is to replace Roberto Mancini. This follows up on the news from two weeks ago when Pellegrini's representative reportedly met with Manchester City's director of football. Spanish […]

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If You Live in Indianapolis or Hartford and Want to Watch the FA Cup Final Live, You're Screwed

The FA Cup Final is being shown nationwide throughout the United States for the first-time ever on free-to-air national television. Except if you live in Indianapolis or Hartford. The TV coverage begins tomorrow at Noon ET on FOX. However, two FOX affiliates — WXIN in Indianapolis and WTIC Hartford — have decided to show the […]

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Crystal Palace vs Brighton, Championship Playoff Semi-Final 1st Leg: Open Thread

After yesterday's 1-0 victory for Leicester City against Watford, the second set of Championship playoff semi-finals kicks off today with Crystal Palace hosting Brighton & Hove Albion. For viewers in the United States, the game kicks off at 2:45pm ET on beIN SPORT. As discussed earlier this week on the EPL Talk Podcast, this match […]

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Friday Football Special: Fergie Calls, Cantona Imparts Wisdom And A Paolo Di Canio Song [VIDEO]

In this week's episode of Friday Football Special, Barry chats to Sir Alex Ferguson after announcing he is to step down as Man United manager, plus we see the moment David Moyes gets that phone call. Agent Bond demonstrates the gift of the gab as he attempts to sell the qualities of the British footballer, […]

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'The 'Special One' Keeps Us All Guessing': New Episode of Special 1 TV [VIDEO]

Guess who's back, back again? After releasing last week's video teaser entitled What's next for the Special One?, the folks at Special 1 TV have brought us another episode courtesy of their sponsor Betfair. The 2-minute video features all of the famous faces we know and love. Did the creators of Special 1 TV pick […]
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Is This Arsenal's New Away Shirt for the 2013-14 Season From Nike? New Leaked [PHOTO]

Is this Arsenal's new away shirt for the 2013-14 season? The new season will be Nike's last as Arsenal's kit supplier after Arsenal signed a £170m deal with Puma, which will kick in for the 2014-15 season. So, if this is Arsenal's away shirt, it'll be the last one that Nike makes for them. The […]

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Vote for the Best of the 2012-13 Premier League Season in the 5th Annual EPL Awards

The professional organizations and pundits have spoken, but now it's your turn to have your say on the best of the Premier League 2012-13 season in the fifth annual EPL Awards. The award competition includes everything from your favorite footballers, blogs, podcasts, commentators and much more. In each award category, you get one vote, and […]
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David Moyes Must First Confront The Wayne Rooney Conundrum: The Daily EPL

Should he stay or should he go? The first major conundrum that David Moyes will face as Manchester United will be what to do with Wayne Rooney. The United striker reportedly put in a transfer request two weeks ago, and United have come out and said that the striker is not for sale. However, Rooney […]

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2013 Confederations Cup TV and Internet Schedule For USA: June 15-30

If you live in the United States, here's the TV and Internet schedule for the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup to be staged in Brazil from June 15-30, 2013. MORE — ESPN Announces Coverage Plans For 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup On US Television and Internet All times eastern Saturday, June 15 Brazil vs Japan, 2:30pm, ESPN/WatchESPN Sunday, […]

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ESPN Announces Coverage Plans For 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup On US Television and Internet

ESPN has announced that all 16 matches from this summer's FIFA Confederations Cup will be shown live on US television and Internet. The tournament, which will be held June 15-30 in six cities in Brazil, will be televised across ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNEWS, WatchESPN and ESPN3.com. Live match coverage will begin on Saturday, June 15, on […]

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Leicester City vs Watford, Championship Playoff Semi-Final 1st Leg: Open Thread

The first match of the 2012-13 Championship playoffs kicks off today with Leicester City hosting Watford in the first leg. The Hornets, managed by Gianfranco Zola, will want to forget about their horrific day against Leeds United last Saturday where they threw away a golden opportunity to be promoted to the Premier League. Now Watford […]

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FOX Soccer and ESPN to Televise Chelsea vs Manchester City Post-Season Friendlies On US TV

The two highly-anticipated friendlies between Chelsea and Manchester City, to be played on US soil after the 2012-13 season ends, will be televised live on US television by FOX Soccer and ESPN. Both Premier League sides are heading to the United States immediately after their season ends to prepare for two friendlies. The first match, […]

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Ian Darke & Steve McManaman Join BT Sport’s EPL Coverage

UPDATED: Ian Darke and Steve McManaman were announced this morning as two of the talents that BT Sport has hired to bring its Premier League coverage to viewers in the United Kingdom beginning with the 2013-14 season. Darke and Darren Fletcher will commentate matches for BT Sport with co-commentator Michael Owen. McManaman will be one […]