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.

SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - JANUARY 18: Referee Jesus Gil Manzano shows a yellow card to Fermin Lopez of FC Barcelona during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Sociedad and FC Barcelona at Estadio Anoeta on January 18, 2026 in San Sebastian, Spain.
Everything from Frenkie de Jong’s explosive rant against Gil Manzano after Barcelona lose to Real Sociedad
FC Barcelona suffered a cruel and undeserved defeat to Real Sociedad at the Reale Arena, making it two consecutive losses in two...
SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - JANUARY 18: Referee Jesus Gil Manzano shows a yellow card to Fermin Lopez of FC Barcelona during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Sociedad and FC Barcelona at Estadio Anoeta on January 18, 2026 in San Sebastian, Spain.
Gil Manzano at it again against Barcelona at the Reale Arena – Opinion
If you asked FC Barcelona fans which referee they wished was never assigned to one of their games again, the answer would...
SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - JANUARY 18: Lamine Yamal 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.
Three talking points as Barcelona inexplicably lose 1-2 to Real Sociedad in La Liga
Last night was right up there with one of the most frustrating nights an FC Barcelona fan has ever endured. It was...
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 should really start €50 million-rated Barcelona star against Real Sociedad — Opinion
FC Barcelona take a trip to the Reale Arena to face Real Sociedad. The game marks the Catalan club’s return to La...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 02: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, applauds his team during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Elche CF at Spotify Camp Nou on November 02, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Three talking points as Barcelona prepare to face Real Sociedad in La Liga
FC Barcelona return to La Liga action this weekend with a trip to the Reale Arena to face Real Sociedad, as they...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 14: Marc Bernal of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Valencia CF at Estadi Johan Cruyff on September 14, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
18-year-old Barcelona midfield unwilling to leave unless club requests move – Report
FC Barcelona have long been a home for world-class talents to emerge from La Masia, and one of the biggest in recent...