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.

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 €10m-rated Barcelona youngster against Racing — Opinion
FC Barcelona prepare to face La Liga 2 leaders Racing Santander in the Copa del Rey, as they look to keep their...
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.
Three talking points as Barcelona prepare to face Racing in the Copa del Rey
Having clinched their first silverware of the 2025/26 season with the Spanish Super Cup in Jeddah, FC Barcelona now turn their focus...
Dro Fernandes of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Real Sociedad at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.
Barcelona suffer injury blow as 18-year-old midfield gem is set to miss Racing clash – Report
FC Barcelona have a Copa del Rey game up next against Racing Santander, set to take place tomorrow, and, ahead of the...
LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - NOVEMBER 28: Rio Ferdinand looks on during Sprint Qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Qatar at Lusail International Circuit on November 28, 2025 in Lusail City, Qatar.
‘I’m happy I’ve retired‘ — Rio Ferdinand offers the best form of praise for Barcelona winger
FC Barcelona beat Real Madrid 3-2 in the Spanish Super Cup final thanks to a brace from Raphinha and a goal from...
Joao Cancelo after successfully completing his Barcelona medical tests.
Report reveals what caused delay in Joao Cancelo Barcelona announcement
It sometimes feels as though calm never truly settles at FC Barcelona, and yesterday, once again reinforced that perception. What should have...
GUADALAJARA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 16: Marc-Andre ter Stegen of FC Barcelona warms up prior to the Copa del Rey match between CD Guadalajara and FC Barcelona at Estadio Pedro Escartin on December 16, 2025 in Guadalajara, Spain.
Ter Stegen under pressure from Rudi Völler over World Cup hopes
FC Barcelona made an important signing back in the summer, bringing Joan Garcia to the club from Espanyol. This effectively marked the...