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
Lisandro Martinez and the brutal reality of the 2026 World Cup final
Lisandro Martinez's World Cup heartbreak is more than just a bad break—it's …
3 months ago
Lisandro Martinez's injury casts a shadow over Manchester United's defense
Lisandro Martinez's injury during the World Cup final threatens to derail Manchester …
3 months ago
Mbappe is hitting peak form but the final is a tactical nightmare
Mbappe has secured his second Golden Boot, but the chaos of the …
3 months ago
Kylian Mbappe edges out Lionel Messi for 2026 Golden Boot
Kylian Mbappe has secured the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot, narrowly topping …
3 months ago
Bukayo Saka ankle injury raises familiar alarm bells for England
Bukayo Saka is sidelined with a recurring ankle injury, raising concerns about …
3 months ago
Trump, Messi, and a World Cup Final that nobody asked for
Donald Trump just weighed in on the World Cup final, and the …
3 months ago
Tactical breakdown: Spain vs Argentina for the World Cup crown
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup final, we look at the tactical …
3 months agoVAR destroyed the World Cup final and I am done with modern officiating
A deep dive into the flawed VAR officiating during the 2026 World …
3 months ago
Kylian Mbappé’s metatarsal fracture threatens Real Madrid’s season opener
Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappé will miss up to 10 weeks with …
3 months ago
The 2026 Ballon d'Or is shaping up to be an absolute minefield
The 2026 Ballon d'Or is shaping up to be a difficult balancing …
3 months ago
The 2026 Ballon d'Or is shaping up to be an absolute minefield
As the 2026 Ballon d'Or approaches, individual brilliance remains at odds with …
3 months ago
World Cup Final halftime spectacle masks thin medical reality
A deep dive into the physical toll of World Cup halftime productions …
3 months agoArgentina vs. Spain is pure chaotic brilliance
The World Cup final is here, and the sports bar is acting …
3 months ago
Arsenal's transfer window isn't saved by FIFA's injury compensation
Arsenal's defensive stability hinges on William Saliba, and FIFA's compensation package does …
3 months ago
Argentina vs. Spain is the World Cup final we deserve
Argentina and Spain are squaring off in the World Cup final, and …
3 months ago
Argentina's success is being buried under a mountain of vanity
Argentina's progression through the World Cup has been overshadowed by off-pitch antics …
3 months ago
Swansea push to land Elijah Just as Championship rebuild begins
Swansea City are frontrunners for Motherwell winger Elijah Just after a standout …
3 months ago
Top 10: The Definitive Moments of the 2026 World Cup Cycle
The 2026 World Cup cycle has recalibrated global football expectations. From tactical …
3 months ago
Harry Maguire is the internet's favorite punching bag again
Harry Maguire is looking crisp in pre-season, sending the internet into a …
3 months ago
Chelsea are building a monster under Xabi Alonso
Chelsea's massive spending spree under Xabi Alonso shows ambition, but the new …
3 months ago