Paul Smith, 2000
Writers · January 1, 2000
Paul Smith
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Paul Smith is 26 years old, born January 1, 2000 in United Kingdom · Capricorn.
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About
Paul Smith is a British football journalist and former Sports Reporter of the Year. Chief football writer for The Sunday Mirror, he previously served as deputy editor of Match. Born in 2000, Smith gained international attention during the 2002 World Cup when his press credentials were used by an impersonator, leading to a two-hour police interrogation in South Korea before he was cleared to resume coverage. He appears regularly on Sky Sports 1's Sunday Supplement.
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Biography
Paul Smith is a British football journalist born on 2000-01-01. He currently works as chief football writer for tabloid newspaper The Sunday Mirror. Smith earned recognition as a British Sports Reporter of the Year, and previously held the position of deputy editor at Match before his move to The Sunday Mirror.
Smith's most widely publicized moment came during the 2002 World Cup, when his press accreditation was stolen and used by an impersonator. Despite post-September 11 security measures implemented by tournament organisers, the impersonator successfully collected his credentials. Smith spent two hours being questioned by Korean police before authorities confirmed his identity and released him to continue covering the tournament. The incident made international headlines.
Beyond print journalism, Smith is a semi-regular contributor to Sky Sports 1's Sunday Supplement, extending his media presence into broadcast commentary. As a writer from Great Britain, his career has centred on sports reporting and analysis.
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Trivia
- During the 2002 World Cup in South Korea, an impersonator used Smith's press accreditation to access tournament facilities, forcing Smith to undergo a two-hour police interrogation before his identity was verified.
- Smith won the award for British Sports Reporter of the Year.
- He is a semi-regular panellist on Sky Sports 1's Sunday Supplement.
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Numerology
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Disciplined and structured. Paul Smith succeed where consistency beats charisma — long catalogs, repeatable craft, slow-grow audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
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Frequently asked
- How old is Paul Smith?
- Paul Smith is 26 years old (born January 1, 2000).
- When is Paul Smith's birthday?
- Paul Smith was born on January 1, 2000.
- What is Paul Smith's zodiac sign?
- Paul Smith is a Capricorn, born January 1, 2000.
- What is Paul Smith's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Paul Smith was born in 2000, the year of the Metal Dragon.
- Where is Paul Smith from?
- Paul Smith is from United Kingdom.
- What does Paul Smith do?
- Paul Smith is a writer.
- Is Paul Smith still alive?
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