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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FA Cup Sunday, 4th Round: Open Thread

While there were very few shocks in the FA Cup yesterday, today holds more hope that a top club may get knocked out of the illustrious tournament. On television we have Arsenal against Huddersfield, Notts County versus Manchester City and Fulham against Tottenham. Each of those games have important historic ties. Notts County, founded in […]

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/ 5572 days ago

FA Cup Saturday, 4th Round: Open Thread

There are plenty of intriguing FA Cup matches scheduled for today including the tricky clash between Everton and Chelsea, where both teams will be tested, as well as Birmingham City against Championship side Coventry City and last but not least, Southampton against Manchester United. Those are the televised matches featuring Premier League sides. There are […]

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/ 5572 days ago

FIFA 11 Game of the Week: Werder Bremen vs Bayern Munich

Every week EA SPORTS is simulating big matches from the football world using the FIFA 11 engine. This week they are featuring the January 29th, 2011 matchup between the Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich and Werder Bremen. Enjoy.

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Liverpool Agree £22 Million Fee For Luis Suarez

Liverpool has announced that they have agreed a fee of up to £22 million with Ajax for the transfer of Luis Suarez, subject to the completion of a medical and agreement on personal terms. The Uruguayan striker, one of the stars of the 2010 World Cup, has been the subject of intense transfer negotiations between […]

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Poll: Should Liverpool Sell Fernando Torres to Chelsea?

The news that Fernando Torres believes that the time is right for him to move to Chelsea comes as a massive blow to Liverpool supporters around the world. However, at the same time, it offers Liverpool an opportunity to take the money from a Torres transfer and use that to buy new players. What do […]

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Special 1 TV: Sven Sacked (Video)

It's with great sadness to report that Sven-Goran Eriksson has been sacked from the BBC's Special 1 TV show. The co-host has had a long and illustrious career beside The Boy and alongside The Special One. But due to his controversial remarks he made that have been leaked on the Internet, the BBC had no […]

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/ 5573 days ago

Bob Latchford Tribute: Friday Flashback Videos

This week's episode of Friday Flashback Videos honors a legend of the game, striker Bob Latchford. Latchford is best known for his wonderful career at Everton where the number nine excelled as one of the best headers of the ball as well as being clinical with his feet. He was Everton's top scorer for 1975 […]

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Why Liverpool Should Sell Fernando Torres To Pave New Future For Reds

It's no secret that Chelsea has a love affair with Liverpool's Fernando Torres. Chelsea has on repeated occasions attempted to pluck the World Cup winner from Anfield, to take him to the posher confinements of Stamford Bridge in swanky west London. So the news tonight that Liverpool has rejected a reported £35-40 million bid from […]

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/ 5574 days ago

I Always Wanted To Be A Professional Footballer; What's Your Story?

From my earliest memories, I always wanted to be a professional footballer. When I woke up this past Saturday, a smile crept on my face as I looked forward to a full menu of football matches to watch on television. But as I drove to Starbucks to get a morning tea before the early match […]

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/ 5574 days ago

Richard Keys Resigns From Sky Sports

Richard Keys has resigned from Sky Sports. “It is disappointing that Richard’s career at Sky should end in these circumstances," said Barney Francis, managing director of Sky Sports. "However, Richard recognises that his comments at the weekend were unacceptable and we note that he has made a full and public apology. We thank him for […]

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/ 5574 days ago

Will Andy Gray Be Featured in FIFA 12? Here's What EA Says

Former Sky Sports presenter and co-commentator Andy Gray, who was sacked this week after another damning video was leaked, is synonymous for many soccer fans with the FIFA video game series from Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS). Gray, for many years, has been the featured English co-commentator used on the successful soccer game. He has appeared […]

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Richard Keys Interview: Sky Sports Presenter Tells His Side Of The Controversy

Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys conducted an interview on live radio Wednesday to say sorry and to share his side of the story regarding the controversy that erupted Saturday and continues to this day regarding comments he made about female assistant referee Sian Massey and West Ham United vice-chairwoman Karren Brady. In the 53 minute […]

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/ 5575 days ago

Poll: Can Arsenal Go All The Way?

After Tuesday night's impressive performance by Arsenal in their Carling Cup second leg semi-final victory against Ipswich, the Gunners now find themselves in the Carling Cup Final where they'll face the winner of tonight's second leg between West Ham United and Birmingham City. Right now, everything is working out well for the Gunners. But can […]

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The Players Who Built British Football: Remarkable Interview Series

The recent death the England legend known as The Lion Of Vienna recently took me on a hunt of archival footage and interviews of Nat Lofthouse. In doing so, I uncovered an incredible collection of audio interviews with football legends which is a required listening for any soccer fan and reader of this site. The […]

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/ 5575 days ago

Richard Keys Video Reveals Sky Sports Presenter Making More Sexist Remarks

A video of Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys was released tonight revealing more sexist remarks made by the man who is at the center of the controversy that ignited Saturday after he and Andy Gray said several sexist comments about female assistant referee Sian Massey. In the newly released video, Keys discusses one of Jamie […]