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
Munich 2026 is the perfect stage for the Champions League to reclaim its soul
Munich is the perfect stage for the 2026 Champions League final, but …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Real Madrid's pure chaos will destroy Guardiola's machine in 2026
Four teams remain, but only Real Madrid has the chaotic individual brilliance …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Bilbao is the wrong stage for this Champions League-level Europa field
With giants like Manchester United and AC Milan clashing in the quarters, …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Flamengo vs Palmeiras is still the only rivalry that matters in 2026
The 2026 Brasileirão is a two-horse race. While Flamengo has the pure …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Man United's Bournemouth nightmare exposes deeper rot
The late penalty drama against Bournemouth wasn't just bad luck—it's a symptom …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Newcastle are facing Sunderland with zero new signings to help
Newcastle face a defining Tyne-Wear derby after their intense battle with Barcelona, …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Inter Miami 2026: Why Messi's final stand isn't a guaranteed MLS Cup
2026 feels like the definitive end of an era for Lionel Messi …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Fenerbahçe's title push hinges on finally breaking their derby curse
Ali Koç has spent big again, but until Fenerbahçe can put Galatasaray …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Spain's midfield buzzsaw will absolutely demolish Portugal this week
Roberto Martinez is steering Portugal straight into a Spanish buzzsaw, and it …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Liga MX is a broken format but these teams will thrive in the Liguilla chaos
The Liga MX playoffs reward mediocrity, but América and Tigres have the …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Feyenoord's 2025-26 masterplan is an accident waiting to happen
Feyenoord fans are dreaming of a deep Champions League run next year, …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Steve Clarke is running out of time to fix Scotland's stale midfield
Scotland needs a radical squad overhaul for 2026, or we are destined …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Boca vs River is still the only game that actually matters
Forget the Champions League; the Superclásico remains the only football match on …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Cristian Romero's rallying cry is exactly what Tottenham needed right now
Cristian Romero's fiery declaration sets the tone for Tottenham's grueling winter schedule. …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Corinthians' 2026 title push is real but the midfield needs fixing
Corinthians are genuine title contenders in 2026, but a fragile midfield and …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Beşiktaş are finally ready to ruin the Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe party
The Black Eagles have been an afterthought in the Süper Lig title …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe are dragging each other to the absolute limit
The 2025-26 Süper Lig title race is going down to the wire, …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Will Flamengo finally snap out of their coma in a World Cup year?
The 2026 Brasileirão is shaping up to be a bloodbath, and Flamengo's …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Marseille's chaotic title win proved Ligue 1 is no longer a procession
Luis Enrique's sterile PSG project finally collapsed, giving Roberto De Zerbi the …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Deschamps needs to wake up and look at Ligue 1 before 2026
Deschamps is ignoring Ligue 1's best players to stick with his old …
2 months, 3 weeks ago