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
Premier League coaching carousel hits top gear this June
Gary O'Neil locks in the Ipswich job as Manchester City and Fulham …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
FIFA flag ban sparks outrage as MP drags issue into Parliament
FIFA's decision to ban an England flag held by Barrow supporters at …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Arsenal's transfer window is turning into a chaotic tug-of-war
Arsenal's transfer window is descending into a multi-front battle, with Real Madrid …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Chelsea overhaul accelerates as Enzo Fernandez eyes Real Madrid exit
Chelsea are restructuring as Enzo Fernandez nears a Real Madrid exit, prompting …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Michael Oliver handling Norway versus France is a gamble
Michael Oliver draws the whistle for a massive World Cup clash, but …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Ipswich Town’s managerial gamble shows a desperate math error
Ipswich Town’s pursuit of Gary O'Neil prioritizes defensive structure, but the underlying …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Argentina face a defensive crisis as the knockout stage looms
Argentina's clinical edge is being threatened by a growing injury list, while …
3 months, 2 weeks agoGareth Bale is trading his boots for a boardroom nightmare
Gareth Bale is abandoning his legendary status to enter the cutthroat, miserable …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
The summer transfer window is currently a burning dumpster fire
The summer transfer market has devolved into a chaotic mess of overspending …
3 months, 2 weeks agoAlgeria survive a massive Jordan scare to keep their tournament dreams alive
Algeria squeezed past Jordan with a late comeback, but the internet is …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Jordan faces a tactical reality check against Algeria in the World Cup
Jordan faces a tactical uphill battle against a high-pressing Algerian side. Can …
3 months, 2 weeks agoAlgeria's territorial dominance against Jordan remains toothless
Algeria holds 68% possession against Jordan but struggles to convert that into …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Argentina’s reliance on Messi creates a defensive fatal flaw
Lionel Messi has hit the 18-goal milestone, but Argentina's defensive frailty suggests …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Messi hits 18 goals to claim the World Cup throne
Lionel Messi has officially eclipsed Miroslav Klose, pushing the World Cup scoring …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Erling Haaland hamstring scare creates panic for Norway's knockout run
Erling Haaland's status is uncertain after a hamstring injury in Norway's final …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
France's stroll against Iraq was a pure exercise in stat-padding
France breezed past Iraq with ease, but don't let the highlight reel …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
The Premier League's summer transfer window is descending into chaos
From Tottenham's interest in Rashford to Arsenal's high-stakes valuation of Calafiori, the …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Thomas Tuchel wants England to tighten up before Ghana test
Thomas Tuchel is demanding immediate tactical adjustments from England following a shaky …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Antoine Semenyo dealing with late fitness hurdle ahead of England clash
Antoine Semenyo is dealing with a hamstring issue, casting doubt on his …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: The Worst Scheduling Disasters in Modern Football
A look at the logistical disasters shaping the football world, headlined by …
3 months, 2 weeks ago