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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/ 6274 days ago

Gerrard Rhapsody: A Night At A Southport Club

It's the best of times and the worst of times for Liverpool fans. The club has been uncharacteristically impotent in most league matches at Anfield this season. Yet Liverpool is enjoying one of their best seasons in several years. Off the pitch, it's been a horrible season as many of us know. Contract issues. Public […]

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/ 6274 days ago

Premier League News Stories You May Have Missed

Here are some of the Premier League-related news stories you may have missed: "Meet Hull City: America's New Team, Albeit From Britain" (ESPN Magazine). ESPN catches up to the biggest story in the Premier League this season. This year's Wigan Athletic, Fulham and Reading — three teams who have warmed the hearts of many Americans […]

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/ 6275 days ago

Special 1 TV: Tom Cruise Tries To Save Beckham

Episode 3 of Special 1 TV is now available featuring an interview with David Beckham and Tom Cruise. Plus, Sven shares his desire to leave the Mexico job for Portsmouth. And Sir Alex Ferguson and Jose build up their camaraderie ahead of the Inter Milan against Man United game.

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/ 6276 days ago

Poll: Which Champions League Match Are You Looking Forward To?

In many ways, the opening rounds of the Champions League tournament this season has simply been a dress rehearsal before the most competitive stages which begin on Tuesday when Arsenal battles Roma, and Manchester United plays Inter Milan, just among two of the matches. Out of all of the matches involving teams from the Premier […]

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/ 6277 days ago

Questions For Harry Harris, Author of New Spurs Book

One of the most famous English football tabloid journalists, Harry Harris, will be the next guest on the EPL Talk Podcast, the only Premier League interview show on the Internet. Harris is the author of a brand new Tottenham Hotspur book entitled Down Memory Lane, which chronicles a Spurs fan's view of the last fifty […]

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/ 6278 days ago

Why The Premier League Is Clueless About The Internet

If you were to pick an industry which has been revolutionized by the explosion of the Internet, soccer would be it. The irony is that the authorities such as FIFA, UEFA and the Premier League had nothing to do with the sport's success online. This was entirely a movement by the people, for the people. […]

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/ 6280 days ago

Famous Soccer Celebrities On LinkedIn

LinkedIn isn't just the place for successful professionals. It's also the home to successful soccer celebrities. Here are the top 10 most well-known soccer celebrities that you can find on LinkedIn. Marcelo Balboa. On the football pitch, Balboa was best known for his overhead kicks. Off the pitch, his claim to fame includes commentating World […]

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/ 6280 days ago

Rare Football Shirts Revealed From Umbro's Archives

Umbro has been going through its football archives and have unearthed a treasure trove of classic football shirts from the 1970's and onwards. Whether you're a fan of club or international football, there are plenty of shirt designs here that will send you back in time. Included in the archive are classic shirts from Manchester […]

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/ 6281 days ago

Famous Soccer Celebrities On Plaxo

Previously on EPL Talk, we identified some of the top footballers on MySpace and Facebook. Now it's the turn of Plaxo, the online address book used by more than 40 million people worldwide. Steve Sampson. It's pretty sad when someone spends practically his entire career in sport and what he's remembered most for is his […]

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/ 6281 days ago

Does Anyone Want La Liga TV Rights In The United States?

GolTV's contract to show La Liga matches in the United States ends this season, but the big question is whether GolTV or another broadcaster will pick up the rights for next season. La Liga Talk received an anonymous rumor this week stating that GolTV has entered a bid to renew the TV rights but MediaPro, […]

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/ 6281 days ago

John Utaka Launches Premier League Game Show In Nigeria

In another example of how popular the Premier League is worldwide, Portsmouth forward John Utaka is hosting a new game show in Nigeria entitled the "John Utaka Premier League Challenge TV Quiz show." The show was unveiled this past Friday in Lagos, and will run on most Nigerian TV stations. The concept of the game […]

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/ 6282 days ago

Special 1 TV: Wenger Gives Arshavin An Arse-Shavin

For those of you who haven't seen the second episode of Special 1 TV from last week, it's a classic. Jose plays word games with Wenger, which results in Wayne Rooney requiring medical attention. Plus there are a bunch of other hilarious gags in this episode. Enjoy.

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/ 6284 days ago

New 09/11 England Home Shirt Revealed

Umbro has been keeping the new England home shirt under tight wraps before it's official unveiling in the friendly against Slovakia on March 28. But several pictures have leaked of what is allegedly the shirt in question. The web site Todo Sobre Camisetas has the scoop. Instead of incorporating the usual navy blue, the design […]

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/ 6285 days ago

Top 7 Essential Soccer Websites

Type 'soccer' into Google, and the search engine will return 180 million search engine results. Whether you're new or a veteran of soccer, here are the top 7 essential ones that every soccer fan should have bookmarked: Soccerbase. There's more than meets the eye at Soccerbase. At first, the site looks deceivingly limited in the […]

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/ 6286 days ago

Spain vs England On U.S. TV

Today's friendly between Spain and England will unfortunately not be on U.S. TV. Instead, Setanta Premium has the rights to the game and will be showing the match nationwide at select pubs. Coverage starts at 4pm ET. To find a venue closest to you, use Setanta's Venue Finder. In the UK, the game will be […]