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.

VIGO, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 09: Frenkie de Jong of FC Barcelona reacts towards Sergio Carreira of Celta Vigo after being shown a red card by match referee, Javier Alberola Rojas (not pictured) during the LaLiga EA Sports match between RC Celta de Vigo and FC Barcelona at Estadio Abanca-Balaidos on November 09, 2025 in Vigo, Spain.
24-year-old Barcelona star leapfrogs Frenkie de Jong in defensive midfield hierarchy – Report
FC Barcelona faced Eintracht Frankfurt in the UEFA Champions League at the Spotify Camp Nou on Tuesday night. In a middling game...
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Ronald Araujo of FC Barcelona is shown a red card by referee Slavko Vincic during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD5 match between Chelsea FC and FC Barcelona at Stamford Bridge on November 25, 2025 in London, England.
‘It’s not an easy matter’ — Barcelona vice-captain talks openly about Ronald Araujo’s situation
FC Barcelona suffered a crushing 3–0 defeat to Chelsea in the Champions League a couple of weeks ago. Perhaps even more than...
SEVILLE, SPAIN - OCTOBER 05: Marcus Rashford of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Sevilla FC and FC Barcelona at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on October 05, 2025 in Seville, Spain.
PSG are preparing €50m offer to rival Barcelona for 28-year-old Englishman’s signature – Report
FC Barcelona did not make many moves in the summer transfer window. They signed Joan Garcia from local rivals Espanyol and brought...
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Pau Cubarsi of Barcelona in action during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD5 match between Chelsea FC and FC Barcelona at Stamford Bridge on November 25, 2025 in London, England.
What’s going on with Pau Cubarsi? Analyzing the Barcelona prodigy’s recent dip in form
At 18, Pau Cubarsi is supposed to be one of the protagonists of the next generation at FC Barcelona. Instead, after the...
Picture shows FC Barcelona's badge displayed on a wall of the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona.
Barcelona evaluating move for 33-year-old Liverpool star – Report
FC Barcelona have not made any major moves in recent transfer windows. Although players like Dani Olmo and Joan Garcia have arrived,...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 09: Ritsu Doan of Eintracht Frankfurt is challenged by Marcus Rashford of FC Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD6 match between FC Barcelona and Eintracht Frankfurt at Camp Nou on December 09, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Three talking points as Barcelona secure 2-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt
FC Barcelona were in a must-win situation to secure qualification to the next round of the Champions League. The Catalan club is...