Kannan

Kannan V is a lifelong football obsessive whose hair seems to turn a little greyer with every sentence written, a small price to pay for a sport that’s been fueling his joy since 1994.

Football appreciation comes instinctively to him now, shaped by years of falling in love with teams across eras: from Brazil’s iconic 1994 World Cup winners to Marcelo Bielsa’s modern-day Leeds United. But if there’s one side that truly made him leap out of his chair, it’s Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona between 2008 and 2012, the benchmark he still measures wonder against.

Today, his work blends football with his other passion, writing, as he creates thoughtful, meaningful pieces that give fans around the world something worth reading.

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona reacts during a training session ahead of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 First Leg match between Newcastle United and FC Barcelona at St James' Park on March 09, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
Three talking points as Barcelona prepare to face Newcastle United in UEFA Champions League
FC Barcelona are set to take a trip to England to face Newcastle United at St James’ Park in the first leg...
SEVILLE, SPAIN - DECEMBER 06: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Betis Balompie and FC Barcelona at Estadio La Cartuja on December 06, 2025 in Seville, Spain.
Hansi Flick should really start €9 million-rated Barcelona star against Newcastle United — Opinion
FC Barcelona face an important away trip to England, where they will take on Newcastle United in the first leg of the...
MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 12: Marc Casado of FC Barcelona is shown a yellow card by referee Juan Martinez Munuera during the Copa Del Rey Semi-Final First Leg match between Atletico de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on February 12, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.
Three talking points as Barcelona attempt to do the impossible against Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey
FC Barcelona have an important week in their 2025–26 season that could decide their fate in the Copa del Rey. The Catalan...
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 11: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, gives instructions during the Spanish Super Cup Final between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium on January 11, 2026 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Hansi Flick could use Frenkie de Jong absence to trial new Barcelona tactical setup – Analysis
FC Barcelona suffered a cruel blow when it emerged that Frenkie de Jong was ruled out for around five to six weeks...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 18: Pedri of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Girona FC at Spotify Camp Nou on October 18, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Pedri is back, but will Barcelona’s fortunes return with him? — Analysis
When Pedri walks out onto the pitch again, it won’t just be the return of a player; it will be the return...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - JUNE 07: Harry Kane of England reacts during the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifier between Andorra and England at RCDE Stadium on June 07, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
‘We have started contacts‘ — Barcelona presidential pre-candidate namedrops world-class striker as a transfer target
Election fever is taking over at FC Barcelona in recent weeks, and this is bound to be the case until a new...