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.

Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona celebrates his teams second goal scored by Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona (not pictured) during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Real Sociedad at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.
Barcelona vs PSG: Three talking points ahead of Champions League clash
FC Barcelona welcome Paris Saint-Germain to the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium tonight for a blockbuster Champions League clash. While this is not...
Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona celebrates his teams second goal scored by Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona (not pictured) during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Real Sociedad at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.
Three things we learned as Barcelona defeat Real Sociedad 2-1 in La Liga
FC Barcelona faced Real Sociedad in La Liga on Sunday night, knowing that a win would take them to the top of...
Barcelona midfielders Frenkie de Jong and Pedri.
Pedri and Frenkie double pivot at Barcelona: The most beautiful sight in football today – Opinion
Spanish football, in general, does not receive the same level of recognition as the Premier League, which often means FC Barcelona players...
FC Barcelona midfielder Gavi controls the ball in a preseason friendly against Vissel Kobe.
How Gavi’s mental strength could shape his long road back for Barcelona – Analysis
Ahead of the 2025/26 season, one of the biggest talking points at FC Barcelona was their supposed excess depth in midfield, with...
Pedri and Raphinha of FC Barcelona warms up during a training session before the Copa del Rey Final Match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at Estadio de La Cartuja.
Barcelona trio unfairly under-ranked in 2025 Ballon d’Or – Opinion
The Ballon d’Or might be considered one of the most coveted individual awards in football, but there has always been debate about...
MADRID, SPAIN - AUGUST 31: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Rayo Vallecano de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Estadio de Vallecas on August 31, 2025 in Madrid, Spain.
Why Barcelona star Lamine Yamal’s Ballon d’Or runner-up finish feels like just the beginning – Opinion
The stage was set at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris for one of Lamine Yamal or Ousmane Dembele to walk away...