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Christopher Davies
Christopher Davies of the London Daily Telegraph is one of Britain's most prominent soccer writers. He regularly covers Premier League powers Arsenal and Chelsea in the Champions League, and he covers the Republic of Ireland internationally. Davies has covered eight World Cups and is a former chairman of the Football Writers' Association in England.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Sep 22, 2012
Shameful elements grab spotlight
Last weekend it was handshakes, now it is chanting. The sad thing about English football at the moment is that too often football is taking a back seat.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Sep 15, 2012
Hillsborough report confirms truth
It is like blaming the passengers for an aircraft crash or the audience if a theater's ceiling collapsed.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Sep 7, 2012
Motivation needed for Moldova match
Roy Hodgson's main concern as England begins its qualification program for the 2014 World Cup finals on Friday is that Moldova will be seen as a walkover.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Sep 1, 2012
Writing may be on wall for Rooney
Sir Alex Ferguson can be a good friend but a very bad enemy.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Aug 25, 2012
Moyes deserves shot with big club
David Moyes accepted the praise and plaudits in his typically unassuming manner.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Aug 18, 2012
Man United takes gamble on van Persie
It was, at the same time, another superb bit of business by Arsenal and a brilliant coup by Manchester United two days before the new season begins.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Jun 23, 2012
England must step it up to advance
It was Jock Stein, the former Celtic manager, who said of tournament football: "You qualify in your boiler suit and then put on your tuxedo."
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Jun 15, 2012
England must end jinx against Sweden
It seems to be an unwritten law in football that in competitive matches England does not beat Sweden. In seven meetings at the World Cup and European Championship there have been five draws and two Swedish victories.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Jun 9, 2012
Chance for Hodgson to silence critics
When Roy Hodgson was unveiled as the new England manager a month ago, he admitted he would have to grow a thicker skin.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Jun 2, 2012
Racism not confined to Euro hosts
Before the 2006 World Cup in Germany we were told by certain sections of the English media that neo-Nazi gangs would terrorize visitors. Two years ago South Africa would, allegedly, be a machete-wielding war zone.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Apr 28, 2012
Manchester derby for all the marbles
Since Manchester City became potentially the richest club in the world following their takeover by the Abu Dhabi-based business group, each time it plays Manchester United these days it is billed as "the biggest derby ever."
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Apr 21, 2012
Drogba theatrics taint impressive Chelsea first-leg win
He is built like a heavyweight boxer but has the pain threshold of a child. Didier Drogba stands 190 cm but unfortunately his impressive frame spends too much time on the ground. There isn't an ounce of fat on his muscular body, yet the slightest touch can bring a reaction as if he has been hit by a...
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Mar 31, 2012
Chelsea unlikely to retain di Matteo
Roman Abramovich would love nothing more than for Chelsea to win the Champions League final.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Mar 24, 2012
Outpouring for Muamba unusual
Patrice Muamba appears to be making steady progress after the Bolton midfielder's cardiac arrest during last Saturday's F.A. Cup tie against Tottenham. Let us hope Muamba, and anyone in a similar position, makes a full recovery.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Mar 17, 2012
Terry's influence crucial for Chelsea
Maybe it was Roman Abramovich's instruction to the players to improve.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Mar 10, 2012
Chelsea's revolving door won't stop
In any other business Roman Abramovich would be fired.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Mar 3, 2012
Redknapp may make England wait
When Fabio Capello said he wanted to resign as England manager, David Bernstein, the chairman of the Football Association, said it was "best for the F.A." so the Italian's offer was one he could not refuse.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Feb 25, 2012
Villas-Boas latest scapegoat for Chelsea
In 40 years of reporting I cannot remember a more hostile media campaign against a manager than the one we are seeing with Chelsea's Andre Villas-Boas.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Feb 18, 2012
Arsenal paying the price for inaction
Dennis Bergkamp claimed in the buildup to Arsenal's Champions League tie against AC Milan that it was predictable, lacked characters and a winning mentality.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Feb 11, 2012
No love lost as Capello's reign ends
The post of England manager is often called the impossible job which is probably why it nearly always ends in tears. Fabio Capello became the latest victim when he resigned on Wednesday, leaving England with no coach and no captain four months before Euro 2012.
U.S. aircraft carrier returns to Japan carrying navy’s ‘most capable fighter’
U.S. 7th Fleet Commander Vice Adm. Fred Kacher speaks to reporters shortly after the arrival of aircraft carrier USS George Washington at Yokosuka naval base in Kanagawa Prefecture on Friday.
Tokyo police care for lost umbrellas, keys and flying squirrels
An employee at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department Lost and Found Center in the Iidabashi area of central Tokyo bags, tags and organizes thousands of items.
After Shohei Ohtani bump, Iwate ironware maker sees brighter future
Kaito Kikuchi's decision to send superstar Shohei Ohtani one of his company's traditional ironware tea kettles has paid off with a surge of interest from general consumers.
Japan approves ¥21.9 trillion stimulus plan
The policy chiefs of the Democratic Party for the People, Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito — Makoto Hamaguchi (left), Itsunori Onodera (center) and Mitsunari Okamoto — shake hands after reaching an agreement on an economic stimulus package on Wednesday.
Woman dies after train collides with car in Tochigi
A Moka Railway train car
133-year-old Kyushu railway station remains to be partially preserved
The remains of the original Moji Station in Kitakyushu
After Shohei Ohtani bump, Iwate ironware maker sees brighter future
Kaito Kikuchi's decision to send superstar Shohei Ohtani one of his company's traditional ironware tea kettles has paid off with a surge of interest from general consumers.
Shohei Ohtani wins National League MVP award
Shohei Ohtani celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Padres during the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles last month.
The slow-burn success of ‘A Samurai in Time’
A 19th-century warrior gets struck by lightning and wakes to find himself in 21st-century Kyoto in Junichi Yasuda’s surprise hit “A Samurai in Time.”
Around a quarter of Japan married couples in their 20s met through dating apps
A survey released by an organization promoting “Good Couples Day” shows that 24% of couples in their 20s met their marriage partner through a dating app.

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