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.

BARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 22: Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Athletic Club at Spotify Camp Nou on November 22, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
‘It’s different when we play here‘ — Barcelona star happy to play at Camp Nou again in triumphant return
FC Barcelona returned to their permanent home, the Spotify Camp Nou, on Saturday night in what turned out to be an emotional...
Eric Garcia of FC Barcelona warms up prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Oviedo and FC Barcelona at Carlos Tartiere.
Barcelona reach preliminary agreement to renew the contract of 24-year-old in-form star
FC Barcelona emerged victorious against Athletic Club on Saturday with an impressive 4–0 win at the Spotify Camp Nou. One of the...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 22: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Athletic Club at Spotify Camp Nou on November 22, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Hansi Flick talks about Camp Nou dream, Balde, Eric, Lewandowski and more after Barcelona 4-0 Athletic Club
FC Barcelona put on a show for the 45,000-odd people present inside the newly renovated Spotify Camp Nou. The Catalan club played...
Gerard Martin plays during the match between FC Barcelona and Athletic Club, corresponding to week 13 of LaLiga EA Sports, at the Spotify Camp Nou, in Barcelona, Spain, on November 22, 2025.
Barcelona defender shares emotional anecdote after Spotify Camp Nou debut
FC Barcelona took on Athletic Club in La Liga yesterday, securing a 4–0 win. They returned to the Spotify Camp Nou for...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 22: Fermin Lopez of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Athletic Club at Spotify Camp Nou on November 22, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Three talking points as Barcelona thrash Athletic Club 4-0
FC Barcelona welcomed Athletic Club to the Spotify Camp Nou for a La Liga game last night, with a lot riding on...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 10: Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona is presented to the fans prior to the Joan Gamper Trophy match between FC Barcelona and Como1907 at Estadi Johan Cruyff on August 10, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona star is 12 goals away from entering club’s top-10 goalscorers list – Report
FC Barcelona signed Robert Lewandowski from Bayern Munich around four seasons ago, at a time when their squad was hardly competitive. However,...