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
Top 10: Definitive Moments of the Cristiano Ronaldo Era
Ronaldo is not merely a stat sheet filler; he is a career-long …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining Moments in Recent English Football
A deep dive into the defining moments of England's recent footballing timeline, …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Ollie Watkins is playing for his England future against New Zealand
Ollie Watkins is on the hot seat. After missing a clear chance …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Harry Kane injury scare looms over England ahead of World Cup opener
Harry Kane faces a race against time for the World Cup following …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
England's World Cup warm-up in Tampa exposed some ugly truths
Harry Kane's header secured a win against New Zealand, but England's tactical …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Real Madrid are trying to buy the entire world again
Real Madrid are back to their old tricks, with transfer rumors flying …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Scotland actually scored, so check your windows for flying pigs
Scotland's pre-World Cup friendly against Bolivia has left fans in a state …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Real Madrid's leadership chaos exposes a desperate transfer strategy
Real Madrid's presidential election has become a circus, but the tactical failures …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
West Ham's boardroom crisis reveals the rot at the heart of the club
David Sullivan's resignation as West Ham chair amidst an impending Panorama investigation …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Macclesfield chaos reveals a club drifting toward disaster
Robert Smethurst's suspension at Macclesfield FC has left the club in a …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Bureaucracy is already sabotaging Iran's World Cup buildup
Logistical nightmares and visa denials are threatening the competitive integrity of Iran's …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
West Ham transition as the World Cup countdown hits zero
With David Sullivan gone and the World Cup five days away, West …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
FIFA's hydration flip-flop exposes North American logistics chaos
FIFA's flip-flop on plastic water bottles isn't just a minor policy update; …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Iran’s visa crisis proves the World Cup is already stumbling
Logistical failures and visa denials have pushed the Iranian squad out of …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Manchester United's aggressive pursuit of Mateus Fernandes faces West Ham block
Manchester United are pushing for Mateus Fernandes, but West Ham's 80m demand …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Andoni Iraola kicks off a chaotic summer at Anfield
Andoni Iraola is set for a massive squad overhaul at Liverpool, with …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Scotland’s hype man is the chaos agent we didn't know we needed
Scotland's goalkeeper Liam Kelly has been labeled the team's 'hype man' for …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Nobody asked for a World Cup quiz and the internet is letting FIFA hear it
With the World Cup kickoff just five days away, the community is …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Arteta is prioritizing ceiling over safety this summer
As Arsenal pivots to transfer targets like Eli Junior Kroupi, the club …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
England's tactical collapse against Spain reveals deeper systemic failures
England's 4-0 loss to Spain stands as their heaviest defeat in 17 …
4 months, 2 weeks ago