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.

Karl Etta Eyong of Levante UD looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Girona FC and Levante UD at Montilivi Stadium.
From pivot to poacher: Barcelona target Etta Eyong’s rapid adaptation
FC Barcelona have been linked with a long list of potential replacements for Robert Lewandowski. The Pole is 37 years old and...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 07: Players of FC Barcelona warm up during their first FC Barcelona open training session at Spotify Camp Nou. 23,000 fans will watch Barcelona play during a sold-out open door training session at the new Spotify Camp Nou today, as the stadium reopens following it's closure for refurbishment on May 28, 2023, on November 07, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona prepare for Camp Nou return amidst unwarranted criticism – Report
FC Barcelona last played at the Spotify Camp Nou two and a half years ago. Since then, they have used the Estadi...
VALENCIA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 14: Kervin Arriaga of Levante UD is challenged by Natan of Real Betis during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Levante UD and Real Betis Balompie at Ciutat de Valencia on September 14, 2025 in Valencia, Spain.
27-year-old versatile La Liga midfielder emerges as ‘low-cost‘ potential target for Barcelona as Flick seeks new pivot – Report
FC Barcelona have faced financial challenges in recent seasons, forcing the club to adopt creative approaches in the transfer market. Free agents...
Marc Guehi of Crystal Palace during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest at Selhurst Park.
Barcelona will only pursue 25-year-old English player set to become free agent next summer if terms remain reasonable – Report
FC Barcelona suffered a significant defensive setback when Inigo Martinez left the club in the summer to join Al Nassr in the...
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.
Hansi Flick talks Camp Nou, Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Joan Garcia and Messi ahead of Barcelona vs Athletic Club
FC Barcelona are set to welcome Athletic Bilbao to the Spotify Camp Nou in La Liga. The game will mark the Catalan...
MADRID, SPAIN - AUGUST 31: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Rayo Vallecano de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Estadio de Vallecas on August 31, 2025 in Madrid, Spain.
‘I want to win it all‘ —  Barcelona star outlines his ambitions ahead of an important season
FC Barcelona came close to winning it all last season, lifting the domestic treble and reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League....