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
Mbappe is hitting peak form but the final is a tactical nightmare
Mbappe has secured his second Golden Boot, but the chaos of the …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Kylian Mbappe edges out Lionel Messi for 2026 Golden Boot
Kylian Mbappe has secured the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot, narrowly topping …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Bukayo Saka ankle injury raises familiar alarm bells for England
Bukayo Saka is sidelined with a recurring ankle injury, raising concerns about …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Trump, Messi, and a World Cup Final that nobody asked for
Donald Trump just weighed in on the World Cup final, and the …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Tactical breakdown: Spain vs Argentina for the World Cup crown
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup final, we look at the tactical …
2 months, 2 weeks 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 …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Kylian Mbappé’s metatarsal fracture threatens Real Madrid’s season opener
Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappé will miss up to 10 weeks with …
2 months, 2 weeks 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 …
2 months, 2 weeks 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 …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
World Cup Final halftime spectacle masks thin medical reality
A deep dive into the physical toll of World Cup halftime productions …
2 months, 2 weeks agoArgentina vs. Spain is pure chaotic brilliance
The World Cup final is here, and the sports bar is acting …
2 months, 2 weeks 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 …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Argentina vs. Spain is the World Cup final we deserve
Argentina and Spain are squaring off in the World Cup final, and …
2 months, 2 weeks 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 …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Swansea push to land Elijah Just as Championship rebuild begins
Swansea City are frontrunners for Motherwell winger Elijah Just after a standout …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: The Definitive Moments of the 2026 World Cup Cycle
The 2026 World Cup cycle has recalibrated global football expectations. From tactical …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Harry Maguire is the internet's favorite punching bag again
Harry Maguire is looking crisp in pre-season, sending the internet into a …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Chelsea are building a monster under Xabi Alonso
Chelsea's massive spending spree under Xabi Alonso shows ambition, but the new …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Harry Maguire is trying to save his United career, and it's actually working
Harry Maguire’s latest performance suggests he isn't ready to exit Old Trafford …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Thomas Tuchel has no time to waste after this World Cup finish
England finished third in the 2026 World Cup, but the optimism surrounding …
2 months, 2 weeks ago