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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 9, 2006
Continuing antics of Mourinho, Chelsea starting to wear thin
LONDON -- Three years after Roman Abramovich rode into town with his billions and bought Chelsea, the Russian's popularity is dropping faster than hopes of Wembley ever re-opening.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Sep 2, 2006
Keane-McCarthy antipathy makes for intriguing matchup
LONDON -- Circle the date in your diary -- Nov. 25, Wolves vs. Sunderland.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Aug 28, 2006
Thatcher deserves severe sanction for outrageous tackle
LONDON -- Many people in England reflect on the pain and anguish of the Thatcher Era and the misery caused by the former Prime Minister when she was in power.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Jul 9, 2006
Eriksson lost the plot with World Cup squad
LONDON -- England losing in the quarterfinals of the World Cup. It's just like watching Brazil.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Jul 1, 2006
England should not underestimate Portugal
HAMBURG, Germany -- Holland, which should know about such things, has warned England to beware of dirty tricks from Portugal's Men o' War when the teams meet in the World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Jun 26, 2006
Hard to understand Eriksson's logic for not using Walcott
MUNICH -- To the surprise of no one except Sven-Goran Eriksson, England have a striker crisis (they also have a midfield crisis but more of that later).
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Jun 17, 2006
England's performance against minnow doesn't bode well
MUNICH -- Two years ago at Euro 2004 Swiss referee Urs Meier received death threats after disallowing Sol Campbell's potentially winning "goal" for England against Portugal because of a foul by John Terry, a subjective decision but one to which video evidence gives credence.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Jun 10, 2006
Overconfidence could sink England against Paraguay
MUNICH -- England will beat Paraguay in their World Cup opener on Saturday.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Jun 3, 2006
Chelsea's spending spree may backfire in the end
LONDON -- Chelsea has new tactics as it prepares to dominate European football next season.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
May 27, 2006
England's showing in World Cup warmup fails to inspire
LONDON -- When England's "B" international against Belarus on Thursday was arranged earlier this year it was seen as little more than a loosener for players who had not played club football for two or three weeks.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
May 21, 2006
Henry says money not reason he chose to stay with Gunners
LONDON -- According to Thierry Henry, he had not thought about signing a new contract with Arsenal before last Wednesday's Champions League final defeat by Barcelona. The match over, Henry said he would start to think about his future.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
May 17, 2006
Barcelona-Arsenal final puts two great stars on a grand stage
PARIS -- There are signs around the Nou Camp reminding everyone that Barcelona is "more than a club." There should also be signs in Catalonia to say that Ronaldinho is "more than a player."
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
May 13, 2006
Success stories cap memorable season for Premier League
LONDON -- After a couple of disappointing high-profile matches, those who rarely attend football games but love to put the boot into the national sport were almost at grievous bodily harm level with their attacks.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
May 7, 2006
Bungling F.A. suits have gone for second best in McClaren
After countless interviews, cloak-and-dagger meetings, secret talks and public humiliation for the Football Association after being turned down by Portugal's Luiz Felipe Scolari, Steve McClaren was named the next England head coach on Thursday -- 99 days after Sven-Goran Eriksson announced he was leaving...
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Apr 29, 2006
English media get what they deserve if Big Phil takes charge
LONDON -- Having done much to press the Football Association's hand in forcing it to tell Sven-Goran Eriksson that he will not be the England head coach after the World Cup finals, the English football media found themselves in a pickle.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Apr 22, 2006
Time for F.A. to get tough on abusive managers, players
LONDON -- Earlier this week Neil Warnock, the Sheffield United manager whose ego and popularity are at opposite ends of the scale, was sent to the stands during the 1-1 draw with Leeds after yelling to to the visiting manager Kevin Blackwell: "I hope he breaks his f leg next time," a reference to Leeds'...
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Apr 15, 2006
Timing of Rooney-Owen row not a good omen for England
Hell hath no fury like a bookmaker scorned.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Apr 9, 2006
New generation has Arsenal dreaming
LONDON -- From The Invincibales of England to The Unbeatables and Impenetrables of Europe, the Gunners continued their march toward the Champions League final with the confidence and style of a team that reflects its manager's football philosophy.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Apr 1, 2006
Play of young Guns illustrates Wenger's eye for talent
LONDON -- We should have known better than to question Arsene Wenger's judgment.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Mar 25, 2006
Birmingham players face scathing attack after blowout loss
LONDON -- A few years ago a Premiership player inquired how much he would be fined if he missed training. He was told it would cost him £5,000, which seemed like a good deal.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
China’s economic growth comes in worse than expected
Pedestrians in the Wangfujing shopping area in Beijing on July 11, 2024. China's economic growth in the second quarter was lower than forecast, adding pressure on Chinese leaders to lift confidence at the Chinese Communist Party's third plenum this week.
Kansai airports to increase takeoff and landing slots ahead of Osaka Expo
Kansai International Airport in Izumisano, Osaka Prefecture. The upper limit on the number of takeoff and landing slots at the airport as well as Kobe Airport in Hyogo Prefecture will be raised in spring next year ahead of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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