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.

Picture shows FC Barcelona's badge displayed on a wall of the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona.
Barcelona eye two lucrative friendlies, with Morocco lined up first
FC Barcelona have not been in the best financial shape in recent times and continue to explore every possible avenue to stabilize...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 10: Raphinha 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.
Optimism returns regarding the recovery of Barcelona attacking star – Report
FC Barcelona have missed a lot of players at different points since the start of the 2025/26 season, but no one’s absence...
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.
One Barcelona player thrived despite Flick’s team’s less than desirable display against Elche
Elche arrived at Montjuic last weekend to face FC Barcelona. Their manager, Eder Sarabia, came with the desire to beat the Catalan...
Marc Casado of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Valencia CF at Estadi Johan Cruyff.
Jorge Mendes adds another Barcelona first-team player to his ever-growing portfolio
FC Barcelona have a team filled with budding superstars. The likes of Lamine Yamal are already up there, but it is, in...
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 07: Andres Iniesta speaks to prior to the preseason friendly match between Vissel Kobe and Inter Miami at National Stadium on February 07, 2024 in Tokyo, Japan.
Andres Iniesta explains why Flick’s Barcelona remains on the right path
FC Barcelona have not had the greatest of starts to the 2025/26 season. After an excellent 2024/25 season, expectations were sky-high, but...
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.
Chelsea handed boost as two key Barcelona midfield stars face suspension threat in Brugge clash
FC Barcelona have endured a torrid run of injuries since the start of the 2025–26 season. It almost feels as if the...