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 - DECEMBER 09: Jules Kounde of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD6 match between FC Barcelona and Eintracht Frankfurt at Camp Nou on December 09, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Jules Kounde names his favourite player in the Barcelona squad
Jules Kounde has made it clear which teammate he enjoys watching most at FC Barcelona, and his answer will not surprise many...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 18: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's third goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg match between FC Barcelona and Newcastle United FC at Camp Nou on March 18, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona star does individual work at Spain camp, misses group training – Report
FC Barcelona had mixed news from Spain camp on Tuesday, with Joan Garcia taking another step forward while Lamine Yamal followed a...
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, speaks to the media during a press conference ahead of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 First Leg match between Newcastle United and FC Barcelona at St James' Park on March 09, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
15 Barcelona players have been called up for international duty during the March break – Report
FC Barcelona’s influence across the international game is again clear to see this month. As the club season pauses, a huge group...
MILAN, ITALY - MARCH 20: Alessandro Bastoni of Italy during the UEFA Nations League quarterfinal leg one match between Italy and Germany at Stadio San Siro on March 20, 2025 in Milan, Italy.
Italian defender uses social media tactic to fuel possible Barcelona move – Report
FC Barcelona’s search for a new center-back to join them in the summer continues to enthrall and one of the top names...
TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 21: Domenico Berardi of US Sassuolo Calcio crosses the ball whilst under pressure from Andrea Cambiaso of Juventus during the Serie A match between Juventus FC and US Sassuolo Calcio at Allianz Stadium on March 21, 2026 in Turin, Italy.
Juventus set asking price for versatile defender amid Barcelona interest – Report
Full-back depth has been a major issue for Hansi Flick, with both first-choice options, Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde somehow being injured...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 02: Julian Alvarez of Atletico Madrid looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Atletico de Madrid at Spotify Camp Nou on December 02, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona identify Manchester City forward as an alternative to Julian Alvarez – Report
FC Barcelona need to sign a new striker this summer, irrespective of whether or not Robert Lewandowski renews his contract. Julian Alvarez...