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.

Raphinha of FC Barcelona runs with the ball as he is closed down by Rahim Alhassane of Real Oviedo during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Oviedo and FC Barcelona at Carlos Tartiere.
‘I can assume that responsibility‘ — Barcelona star takes blame for dual injury relapses before comeback
FC Barcelona beat Athletic Club 4–0 in La Liga last weekend at the Spotify Camp Nou, and one of the biggest talking...
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Raphinha of FC Barcelona looks on during a FC Barcelona Press Conference at Stamford Bridge on November 24, 2025 in London, England.
‘They are tremendous talents‘ — Raphinha waxes lyrical about €200m Barcelona wonderkid and Chelsea’s teenage sensation
FC Barcelona are set to face Chelsea in the Champions League tonight in an encounter that pits two extremely talented and young...
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Raphinha of FC Barcelona looks on during a FC Barcelona Press Conference at Stamford Bridge on November 24, 2025 in London, England.
‘I closed my eyes to other teams‘ — Barcelona star Raphinha explains why he rejected Chelsea move back in 2022
FC Barcelona are set to face Chelsea in the Champions League tonight, in a clash between two teams that have operated with...
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 01: Estevao of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on November 01, 2025 in London, England.
€60m Chelsea player to face the club of his dreams as Barcelona visit Stamford Bridge – Report
FC Barcelona are one of the most prestigious clubs in the world, and despite their financial struggles in recent seasons, it has...
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Marcus Rashford of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between Newcastle United FC and FC Barcelona at St James' Park on September 18, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
Marcus Rashford returns with Barcelona to face his favorite rival in England – Report
Many of the current FC Barcelona players will be facing Chelsea for the first time in their careers, but Marcus Rashford is...
BRUGES, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 05: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD4 match between Club Brugge KV and FC Barcelona at Jan Breydelstadion on November 05, 2025 in Bruges, Belgium.
Four Barcelona players on yellow card watch ahead of Chelsea game
FC Barcelona are set to face Chelsea in the Champions League at Stamford Bridge tonight. The Catalan club will be keen to...