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
ITV is ruining your World Cup viewing experience
The World Cup in 2026 is already delivering on the pitch, but …
4 months, 1 week ago
Virgil van Dijk is tired of your Sunday night armchair analysis
Virgil van Dijk is fed up with pundits questioning Dutch heart after …
4 months, 1 week ago
Michael Oliver withdrawal leaves Group E officiating in flux
English referee Michael Oliver has withdrawn from the Ivory Coast vs Ecuador …
4 months, 1 week ago
Jose Mourinho pivots to Marc Cucurella in Real Madrid squad overhaul
Jose Mourinho has abandoned his pursuit of Riccardo Calafiori in favor of …
4 months, 1 week agoGermany’s 7-1 slaughter of Curacao was a fever dream of defensive chaos
Germany's 7-1 win over Curacao was entertaining, but beneath the scoreboard, the …
4 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: Iraola
Andoni Iraola is no longer just a manager; he is a transfer …
4 months, 1 week ago
Germany’s Houston clinic exposes the gaps in the Curacao dream
Germany’s clinical victory over Curacao in Houston serves as a tactical warning …
4 months, 1 week ago
Germany’s lopsided win against Curacao exposes an tactical identity crisis
Germany’s tactical control during their match against Curacao masks significant issues with …
4 months, 1 week ago
Real Madrid signing Marc Cucurella is the chaos we didn't know we needed
Real Madrid's move for Marc Cucurella has sent fans into a tailspin. …
4 months, 1 week ago
Liverpool's midfield rebuild stalls as scouting targets see valuations soar
Liverpool's plans to refresh their midfield are hitting a wall as market …
4 months, 1 week ago
Scotland’s path to survival after clearing the Haiti hurdle
Scotland captured a necessary opening win against Haiti, but Steve Clarke faces …
4 months, 1 week ago
Arsenal eye financial windfall from Balogun's World Cup surge
Folarin Balogun's heroics for the USMNT are set to trigger a payday …
4 months, 1 week ago
Scotland’s historic win exposes England's tactical fragility
Scotland’s historic World Cup win acts as a tactical mirror to England's …
4 months, 1 week ago
Virgil van Dijk is gambling on his own declining range
Virgil van Dijk is betting his international swan song on tactical intelligence, …
4 months, 1 week ago
Australia vs Turkey is absolute chaos and the fans are losing their minds
The Australia vs Turkey match has descended into absolute chaos after the …
4 months, 1 week ago
Neymar sidelined: Brazil star misses World Cup opener against Morocco
Neymar remains sidelined as Brazil navigate a complex tournament opener against Morocco. …
4 months, 1 week ago
Manchester United’s erratic summer window faces reality check
Manchester United’s transfer window is heating up, with progress on Mateus Fernandes …
4 months, 1 week ago
Scotland’s path to the World Cup starts with a massive headache
Scotland takes on Haiti in a high-stakes World Cup clash that feels …
4 months, 1 week ago
Steve Clarke's Scotland finally broke the glass ceiling
Steve Clarke has finally weaponized tactical pragmatism to bring stability to Scotland, …
4 months, 1 week ago
Fulham pivot to Alvaro Arbeloa after failing to land Kieran McKenna
Fulham is in advanced talks with Alvaro Arbeloa to replace Marco Silva …
4 months, 1 week ago