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
Five World Cup 2026 dark horses ready to ruin your bracket
Five World Cup 2026 dark horses with the physical violence, counter-attacking speed, …
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Tottenham are stuck at the bottom and history says they should panic
Five matches into the Premier League season, historical data shows 69 percent …
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Portugal are about to play their best football in a decade without Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo's 1,740-word meltdown marks the bitter end of an era, but …
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Tonda Eckert got off lightly, but Saints' Spygate was a tactical farce
Tonda Eckert escaped an immediate touchline ban for Southampton's Spygate scandal, but …
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Liverpool are eyeing a record £144m deal for Bayern star Michael Olise
Liverpool and Real Madrid are monitoring Michael Olise as contract extension talks …
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Messi bids farewell to Argentina as his club ownership plan takes shape
As Lionel Messi plays his final Argentina match against Benin, his strategic …
2 days, 11 hours ago
Eight Premier League stars make Golden Boy list as Pau Cubarsi leads the pack
Eight Premier League prospects made Tuttosport's 25-man Golden Boy shortlist, but Barcelona …
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Man City's rivals want more than a one-year ban after guilty verdict
Premier League rivals are demanding severe punishment for Man City after the …
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Bukayo Saka blew Croatia away, but his real challenge under Tuchel is ahead
Bukayo Saka scored twice in England's 7-0 demolition of Croatia in Rijeka, …
3 days, 14 hours ago
Why Arsenal are already planning an £84m Bundesliga transfer response
Christos Tzolis has zero Premier League goals while Freiburg's Igor Matanovic has …
3 days, 22 hours ago
When even the Swiss abandon you, your FIFA presidency is officially cooked
The Swiss Football Association pulled its backing for Gianni Infantino, proving even …
4 days, 15 hours ago
England's 7-0 demolition of Croatia shows how terrifying Bellingham has become
Jude Bellingham delivered a goal and three assists in England's 7-0 destruction …
4 days, 22 hours ago
Man United players eye millions in compensation after Man City guilty verdict
Manchester United are conducting an internal assessment of financial losses caused by …
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England U21 qualified for Euro 2027, but that Stoke snorefest split the fanbase
England U21 punched their ticket to Euro 2027 with a goalless draw …
5 days, 15 hours ago
Why a Scot managing Dominica should embarrass the entire SFA
Dundee native Kurt Herd is running the Dominica national team 4,000 miles …
5 days, 23 hours ago
HMRC is knocking on Man City's door and Roberto Mancini is playing dumb
Manchester City's Premier League guilty verdict has spilled over to Parliament and …
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Tuchel got his win in Prague, but Trent and VAR are still causing arguments
England secured a 2-0 Nations League win over Czechia in Prague, but …
1 week, 1 day ago
Ashley Sanchez is scoring at will, but where does she fit under Emma Hayes?
Emma Hayes' latest USWNT roster pairs Ashley Sanchez's record-breaking NWSL form with …
1 week, 2 days ago
Stripping Man City's titles won't change the cold numbers of 2012
Wayne Rooney is right about Man City: an 8-goal difference margin in …
1 week, 2 days ago
Preston hiring Graham Alexander is either pure genius or complete panic
Preston North End have appointed club legend Graham Alexander to replace Paul …
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