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
Chris Sutton thinks Cristiano Ronaldo is a handbrake and Norway kills Brazil
BBC Sport analyst Chris Sutton has dropped his predictions for the Round …
3 months, 3 weeks agoMilan's youth experiment is stuck in the mud and Sergio Navarro won't save it
AC Milan hired Sergio Navarro to save Milan Futuro, but dropping a …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Chelsea lead race for Gilberto Mora as Manchester United pull out
Manchester United have ended their six-month pursuit of Mexican wonderkid Gilberto Mora, …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
FIFA's England-Mexico schedule circus proves the suits are out of touch
FIFA tried to move England's World Cup Round of 16 clash with …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Argentina are in for a tactical nightmare against Cape Verde
Lionel Scaloni's milestone 100th game in charge of Argentina faces the ultimate …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Scaloni's centenary meets the ultimate low-block test in Miami
Lionel Scaloni's 100th match as manager faces a tactical headache in Miami, …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Tuchel's rigid tactics will melt under the Estadio Azteca midday sun
England's players are downplaying the potential midday kick-off change against Mexico, but …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Why the Azteca altitude will expose England's spacing crisis
Playing at 2,240 meters reduces an athlete’s VO2 max by up to …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Portugal's emotional wave faces its ultimate test against Spain
Spain and Portugal are set for a titanic, emotion-fueled World Cup clash …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
England must rewrite their tactical playbook to survive the Azteca altitude
At 2,240 metres above sea level, England face a 20% drop in …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Norway finally grew some balls and now they get Brazil
Norway have finally reached the knockout stages of the World Cup, defeating …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Sunderland sell Mayenda to Rennes as Bournemouth close in on Rodriguez
Sunderland and Elche CF have agreed big-money deals to sell young forwards …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Lamine Yamal has the internet in a chokehold after Spain's latest win
Spain finally won a World Cup knockout match, but the internet is …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Brentford shut down Kayode transfer talk with massive contract extension
Brentford secure the future of rising star right-back Michael Kayode with a …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Alvaro Rodriguez fits Andoni Iraola's chaotic system perfectly
Bournemouth's £25.7m move for Alvaro Rodriguez lands a forward in the 96th …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal land Georgia Stanway in a massive WSL statement transfer
Georgia Stanway has returned to the WSL, joining Arsenal from Bayern Munich …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Portugal's emotional World Cup victory splits fans over Ronaldo's tribute
Portugal's emotional 2-1 World Cup win over Croatia on the anniversary of …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Vladimir Petkovic's Algeria is about to run into a Swiss brick wall
Former Switzerland manager Vladimir Petkovic faces his old squad in the World …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal are letting their title-winning hero slip to Tottenham
Arsenal are champions of England, but their quiet transfer window and caution …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Roberto Martinez finally called Cristiano Ronaldo's bluff in Toronto
Roberto Martinez broke Portuguese football's ultimate taboo by subbing Cristiano Ronaldo in …
3 months, 3 weeks ago