Justin Kavanagh
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Justin Kavanagh

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About

Justin Kavanagh is a soccer writer, freelance journalist, and owner of JK Global Text, an editorial service bureau.

He has previously worked as an editor for National Geographic International Editions, which publishes in 33 countries.

His work has appeared in numerous international publications, both online and in print. He has written for various local-language editions of National Geographic, and for newspapers such as the Independent (London), The Title (Dublin), and the Irish Press.

He has contributed culture and sports columns to several magazines in the U.S., and in Europe, including the soccer magazine, 90:00. He has also worked as a consultant and scriptwriter for National Geographic TV and Film.

Originally from Dublin, Ireland, he now lives in Philadelphia, PA.

Short List

  • Favorite Athletes

    Roy Keane, Ruud Gullit, Edinson Cavani, Mario Kempes, John Giles, Joe Jordan, Maradona, Paul Scholes, Steve Collins, Muhammed Ali

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Philadelphia Union, Manchester United, Barcelona, Argentina 1978, A.C. Milan late '80s–early '90s

  • Favorite Coaches

    Sir Alex, Cesar Menotti, Kevin Heffernan

  • All Time Sports Moment

    It changes every week…otherwise I'd have stopped watching long ago. Ireland v Italy in Giants Stadium was pretty special, but Ali regaining his title in Zaire would be hard to beat.

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    Argentina v Holland, World Cup Quarter Final, 1998

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Just how fast can the 100m get? Yet Bolt will probably break it again.

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Sorry, I'm Irish.

  • Unitas or Montana?

    See above

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Jordan

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Next

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Aha…Maradona

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Federer

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Nicklaus, but I hope I'm wrong

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    Definitely Senna. A legend.

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