Dan Hartley
Soccer Analyst
Dan Hartley focuses on the global game — from the Premier League to MLS, CONCACAF and the World Cup cycle. His analysis is particularly strong on the tactical evolution of international football.
Articles by Dan Hartley
Mohamed Salah's transfer saga is turning into a complete circus
Mohamed Salah's potential move to Besiktas has hit a massive financial wall, …
2 months, 1 week ago
Chelsea are chasing veteran reinforcements under Xabi Alonso
Xabi Alonso's Chelsea are looking at veteran options to fix their structural …
2 months, 1 week ago
Infantino’s private equity gamble is a threat to the game
FIFA's push for private equity in the World Cup is creating an …
2 months, 1 week ago
Chelsea and AC Milan bring pre-season chaos to Australia
Xabi Alonso's Chelsea side proved they can score at will and concede …
2 months, 1 week ago
Why Liam Cullen to Leicester is Russell Martin's smartest tactical gamble yet
Russell Martin is reuniting with Swansea's Liam Cullen at Leicester City. Here …
2 months, 1 week ago
Italy's latest managerial chaotic reboot is peak Serie A theater
Roberto Mancini returns as Italy manager while Claudio Ranieri replaces Paolo Maldini …
2 months, 1 week agoZidane finally got the France job, but managing this ego circus won't be easy
Zinedine Zidane finally has the France job he's lusted after for years. …
2 months, 1 week ago
The Vinicius Jr saga is turning the transfer window into a absolute circus
The Vinicius Jr saga is turning the transfer window into a absolute …
2 months, 1 week ago
Top 10 Dundee & Dundee United Premiership Flashpoints Ranked
Breaking down the top 10 flashpoints, tactical battles, and storylines surrounding Dundee …
2 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: The Most Compelling Defender Transfer Stories of July 2026
From John Stones' impending move to Inter Milan to Rangers raiding the …
2 months, 1 week ago
Roberto Mancini is back with Italy, but the FIGC structure remains fundamentally broken
Roberto Mancini returns as Italy head coach following Paolo Maldini's 16-day exit …
2 months, 1 week ago
Italy confirms the cycle of insanity with Mancini's return
The Italian FA has burned through technical staff and settled on the …
2 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: The Chelsea Power Rankings (July 2026)
Chelsea is at a crossroads in 2026. From Colwill's title ambitions to …
2 months, 1 week ago
Why Arsenal and Liverpool are hunting for wingers in a dry summer market
Arsenal and Liverpool scramble for wingers as the summer market thins out, …
2 months, 1 week ago
Why Vinicius Jr is staying put at Real Madrid
Vinicius Jr is not leaving Real Madrid. Despite interest from Arsenal, the …
2 months, 1 week ago
Italy is stuck in a loop and the fans are officially losing it
Italy is spiraling after the return of Roberto Mancini, and the fans …
2 months, 1 week ago
Roberto Mancini inherits an Italian structural crisis after summer of chaos
Roberto Mancini steps into Italy's structural chaos following Maldini's exit. Can numerical …
2 months, 1 week ago
Ajax want Edson Alvarez back from West Ham to solve their midfield crisis
Ajax are pushing to bring West Ham midfielder Edson Alvarez back to …
2 months, 1 week ago
Reading's retail typo blunder exposes deeper operational weakness
Reading FC pulled online shop items due to embarrassing spelling errors, highlighting …
2 months, 1 week ago
Hannah Hampton commits to Chelsea to kill off exit rumors
Hannah Hampton has signed a new two-year deal with Chelsea, ending speculation …
2 months, 1 week ago