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.

MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 26: Ronald Araujo of FC Barcelona during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on October 26, 2025 in Madrid, Spain.
Barcelona defensive star suffers humiliating defeat against the United States – Report
FC Barcelona stars were away on international duty with their respective nations and, for a change, all the players who travelled to...
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.
Report reveals when Barcelona expect to increase the capacity at Spotify Camp Nou to 62000
FC Barcelona announced a couple of days ago that the return to the Spotify Camp Nou is finally set to become a...
TURIN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 02: Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Serie A match between Juventus and Empoli at Allianz Stadium on February 02, 2025 in Turin, Italy.
Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are interested in signing 25-year-old Serie A striker
FC Barcelona are likely to have a Robert Lewandowski-sized hole to fill at the end of the season. The Pole is in...
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 in attendance to watch Barcelona midfielder in international action after long lay-off – Report
Many FC Barcelona players were away on international duty for their countries as they looked to confirm qualification for the World Cup...
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.
Official: Champions League is set to return to the Spotify Camp Nou as UEFA gives the green light
The last time FC Barcelona played a UEFA Champions League game at the Spotify Camp Nou, they suffered a disappointing 3-0 loss...
Deco, the Sporting Director of FC Barcelona.
Deco wants to bring 31-year-old familiar face back to Barcelona – Report
In the past few seasons, due to the club’s precarious financial situation, FC Barcelona have been forced to resort to either free...