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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/ 6212 days ago

Setanta-i Wish List: What's Missing

For those of you who have had a chance to experience Setanta-i — the new broadband video service from Setanta Sports, you should be now sold on how incredible the interface is plus the quality of the video and the array of features available (read the product review here). But after experiencing Setanta-i — no […]

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/ 6213 days ago

Special 1 TV: Squeaky Bum Time

Mario Rosenstock and his puppets are back with another hilarious episode. What's the difference between Alan Shearer and Match of The Day? Shearer will be on Match of The Day next season! Catch this joke and plenty more, including a irreverant conversation between Rafa, Fergie and Wenger — plus the latest antics of The Special […]

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/ 6214 days ago

Friday Football Stories: Recommended Reading

Here are some fun football stories for a Friday. Have a wonderful weekend. Championship Manager is Coming to the iPhone (Just Another iPhone Blog). Just one day after I write about the top 5 essential iPhone apps for soccer fans, The Times reveals that the makers of Championship Manager are bringing the game to the […]

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/ 6215 days ago

Top 5 Essential iPhone Apps for Soccer Fans

This week, Apple expects to hit the magic number of one billion downloads in its App Store. An incredible achievement by any means in addition to the 3.9 million iPhones that have been sold that have revolutionized the cellular phone industry. With so many apps available on the App Store, the choice can be overwhelming, […]

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/ 6216 days ago

Why Are Premier League Crowds So Quiet?

Watching last night's match on television between Manchester United and Portsmouth, I was dumbfounded by the lengthy periods of silence I heard from the crowd of 74,895 at Old Trafford. Sure, this is nothing new. Sir Alex Ferguson has described the atmosphere created by the Old Trafford fans as a funeral before, but come on, […]

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/ 6216 days ago

Newcastle United Unveils New Home Shirt Design for 09/10 Season

Newcastle United may be near the bottom of the Premier League this season, but they're at the top of the league in terms of their commercial department. The Tyneside club are the first to make their new home shirt for the 2009-10 season available. In fact, it went on sale today. The new Newcastle United […]

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/ 6216 days ago

Premier League News: Recommended Reading

We've scoured the Internet for the latest Premier League news, so you don't have to. Enjoy the following articles: Manchester United to Unveil New Home Kit On Asia Tour (Football Shirts). Man United will unveil their new home shirt from Nike on their tour this July in Asia. Sony Branding Makes Soccer Field Look Like […]

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/ 6216 days ago

Interview with Keir Radnedge

During a recent trip to Miami, Kartik Krishnaiyer and I had a chance to interview Keir Radnedge, the former editor of World Soccer Magazine and an author of more than a dozen books including The Complete Encyclopedia of Soccer. For many of us, World Soccer Magazine was a staple of our diet especially in the […]

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/ 6217 days ago

Setanta-i Product Review

Setanta Sports last week unveiled Setanta-i, their new broadband video player that replaces Setanta Broadband. And it's a dramatic improvement. In the past 12 months, I've spent more time watching live football matches on my laptop than I have on my TV set. Partly because I need to be more mobile around my home when […]

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/ 6217 days ago

Hillsborough Disaster as reported by U.S. newspaper

In the aftermath of the Hillsborough Disaster, many of us saw the headlines that adorned the front covers of English newspapers. But what was the coverage like in America, and how did the newspapers report the news? In 1989, my local newspaper was The Palm Beach Post. On Saturday, April 15 1989, I listened to […]

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/ 6217 days ago

Liverpool 4-4 Arsenal: Arshavin Delivers

In just seven days, Liverpool have been involved in two of the most entertaining games in years. First, it was the 4-4 draw against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the Champions League last week. And second, it was tonight's 4-4 draw against Arsenal at Anfield. Whatever happens this season, Liverpool has been an incredibly entertaining […]

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/ 6217 days ago

Steven Cohen offers Liverpool fans no Hillsborough apology

On Monday's episode of the World Soccer Daily show, radio co-host Steven Cohen failed to apologize to Liverpool supporters regarding the inaccurate statements he made about their role in the Hillsborough Disaster that occurred on April 15, 1989. The inaccurate statements made by Cohen on his April 13, 2009 episode of World Soccer Daily were […]

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/ 6218 days ago

Who Will Win The 2008-2009 Premier League Trophy?

The cat and mouse game between Manchester United and Liverpool at the top of the Premier League returns this mid-week with Liverpool taking on Arsenal at Anfield on Tuesday (3pm, Setanta Sports), while Manchester United plays against Portsmouth on Wednesday at Old Trafford (3pm, Setanta Sports). Also on Wednesday is the EPL encounter between Chelsea […]

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/ 6218 days ago

Chelsea Home, Away & Third Jerseys For 2009/2010

Photographs have been leaked of what are supposedly Chelsea's new home, away and third jerseys for the 2009/2010 season. Designed and manufactured by Adidas and sponsored by Samsung, the new shirts are quite modern in design and feature similar templates (especially the home one) to the new kits coming out this summer for Real Madrid, […]

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/ 6218 days ago

New Everton Home Jersey For 2009/2010 Season Revealed

More images of Everton's new home shirt for the 2009-10 season have been revealed. Designed and manufactured by Le Coq Sportif, the new home shirt is a tribute to the famous Le Coq Sportif shirt worn by Everton between 1983-85 when Everton won the FA Cup, First Division title and European Cup Winners Cup trophy. […]