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.

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Quim Junyent of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Youth League Round of 16 match at Villa Park on March 04, 2025 in Birmingham, England.
Another Barcelona youth gem is closing in on an exit this January, with talks underway with Almeria – Report
It feels as if January 2026 is seeing a mass exodus of Barcelona Atlètic players. It began with Dro Fernandez, the closest...
SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - JANUARY 18: Ferran Torres of FC Barcelona reacts during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Sociedad and FC Barcelona at Estadio Anoeta on January 18, 2026 in San Sebastian, Spain.
Report reveals Ferran Torres injury timeline and potential return date
FC Barcelona are set to face Slavia Prague in the UEFA Champions League, an important game for Hansi Flick’s team. The Catalan...
HAMBURG, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 07: Marc-Andre ter Stegen of FC Barcelona acknowledges the fans following the team's defeat during the UEFA Champions League match between FC Shakhtar Donetsk and FC Barcelona at Volksparkstadion on November 07, 2023 in Hamburg, Germany.
Barcelona authorise Ter Stegen to travel for Girona medical – Romano
Even though Marc-Andre Ter Stegen featured in the club’s official group photograph for the 2025-26 season, it seemed evident he was in...
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 11: Raphinha of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's third goal 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.
Official: Barcelona announce squad list for the UEFA Champions League game against Slavia Prague
FC Barcelona are taking a trip to Prague to face Slavia Prague in the Champions League, in what is a must-win encounter...
Picture shows FC Barcelona's badge displayed on a wall of the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona.
Barcelona just €14m away from returning to the 1:1 rule – Report
FC Barcelona and the 1:1 rule have become inseparable topics in recent years. The club’s financial struggles have forced many Blaugrana fans...
Picture shows FC Barcelona's badge displayed on a wall of the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona.
Barcelona pinpoint No. 1 striker target ahead of 2026 summer – Report
FC Barcelona know they have a major squad issue to solve in the summer of 2026. For the past four seasons, Robert...