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 02: Frenkie de Jong of FC Barcelona, gives the team instructions during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Elche CF at Spotify Camp Nou on November 02, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
127 touches, 97% passing: Barcelona star singlehandedly ran the show in midfield against Brugge – Opinion
FC Barcelona dropped two points on a difficult trip away to Club Brugge in the Champions League. The Catalan club were poor...
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.
4 key passes, 5 dribbles: Barcelona attacker returns to his very best against Club Brugge – Opinion
FC Barcelona faced Club Brugge in the Champions League last night. It was an entertaining game for the neutral but, from the...
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MAY 25: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammates during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Arsenal FC at St Mary's Stadium on May 25, 2025 in Southampton, England.
Arsenal will not entertain any offers for 26-year-old Barcelona target – Report
FC Barcelona have not been in a strong financial position in recent seasons. This has forced them to rely largely on La...
BRUGES, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 05: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammates 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.
Three talking points as Barcelona share spoils with Club Brugge in the Champions League
FC Barcelona took a trip to Belgium to face Club Brugge in the Champions League. The game ended 3-3, a thrilling draw,...
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 identify free agent striker as potential Robert Lewandowski replacement – Report
FC Barcelona have a major decision to make at the end of the current season. Robert Lewandowski is in the final year...
VALENCIA, SPAIN - MARCH 23: Head Coach of Spain, Luis de la Fuente looks on during the UEFA Nations League Quarterfinal Leg Two match between Spain and Netherlands at Estadio Mestalla on March 23, 2025 in Valencia, Spain.
De la Fuente clear on Barcelona star: If he plays Champions League, he joins Spain squad
FC Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has been in the limelight in recent weeks for all the right and wrong reasons. He has...