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: Dani Olmo of FC Barcelona looks on during the La Liga EA Sports match between RC Celta de Vigo and FC Barcelona at Estadio Abanca-Balaidos on November 09, 2025 in Vigo, Spain.
Bayern Munich identify 27-year-old Barcelona star as key attacking target – Report
FC Barcelona appointed Hansi Flick as manager at the beginning of the 2024/25 season. One of the first moves the German coach...
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 19: Ryan Gravenberch of Liverpool looks on during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield on October 19, 2025 in Liverpool, England.
Barcelona prepare €50m offer to sign 23-year-old Liverpool midfield star – Report
FC Barcelona may have been forgiven for thinking their midfield looked stacked on paper going into the 2025/26 season, but just a...
Picture shows FC Barcelona's badge displayed on a wall of the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona.
Barcelona enter race to sign 20-year-old Belgian winger targeted by Arsenal and Liverpool – Report
FC Barcelona have had rather quiet transfer windows in recent years, except for one in the summer of 2022/23. Financial troubles have...
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Romeo Lavia of Chelsea controls the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD3 match between Chelsea FC and AFC Ajax at Stamford Bridge on October 22, 2025 in London, England.
€35m Chelsea midfielder ruled out of Barcelona clash – Report
Much of the recent talk surrounding FC Barcelona has centred on the number of injuries the squad has suffered. For once, though,...
VIGO, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 09: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between RC Celta de Vigo and FC Barcelona at Estadio Abanca-Balaidos on November 09, 2025 in Vigo, Spain.
Injuries hit Barcelona hard, but only two players remain ever-present under Flick this season – Report
FC Barcelona put in a very decent and promising performance against Celta Vigo at Balaidos last weekend to secure a 4-2 win...
Deco, the Sporting Director of FC Barcelona.
Barcelona to reopen 22-year-old player’s renewal talks from square one with Jorge Mendes
FC Barcelona have devoted more attention to renewing the contracts of existing players and securing their long-term futures than to buying new...