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.
Official: Barcelona secure long-term future of 18-year-old La Masia gem until 2028
FC Barcelona have had a very productive academy in recent seasons, but there has been some concern about retaining talent at Barca...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 30: Ferran Torres of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammate Lamine Yamal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg match between FC Barcelona and FC Internazionale Milano at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on April 30, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona stand firm on 25-year-old player’s future amid transfer rumours – Report
FC Barcelona had a very good 2024/25 season, securing the domestic treble and being minutes away from reaching the Champions League final....
KOBE, JAPAN - JULY 27: FC Barcelona's Ronald Araujo controls the ball during the preseason friendly between Vissel Kobe and FC Barcelona at Noevir Stadium Kobe on July 27, 2025 in Kobe, Hyogo, Japan.
Liverpool turn to Barcelona defender amid Guehi transfer blow – Report
One of the side effects of having a squad as talented as Barcelona is that it becomes much more difficult to keep...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 10: Players of FC Barcelona pose for a team photograph prior to the Joan Gamper Trophy match between FC Barcelona and Como1907 at Estadi Johan Cruyff on August 10, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Three talking points as Barcelona beat Como 5-0 in Joan Gamper Trophy
FC Barcelona welcomed Serie A side Como to the Estadi Johan Cruyff to play their annual curtain-raiser for the new season –...
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 12: Inigo Martinez of FC Barcelona celebrates with the Supercopa de Espana winners' trophy during the trophy presentation after the Spanish Super Cup Final between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona at King Abdullah Sports City on January 12, 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Opinion: Farewell Inigo Martinez – Barcelona’s captain without an armband
In recent years, FC Barcelona have been forced to rely heavily on free transfers to strengthen the squad amid ongoing financial struggles....
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - JULY 31: Ferran Torres of FC Barcelona scores team's seventh goal during the preseason friendly between FC Seoul and FC Barcelona at Seoul World Cup Stadium on July 31, 2025 in Seoul, South Korea.
Tottenham and Newcastle bids worth €50m blocked by Barcelona for 25-year-old player – Report
FC Barcelona boast a talented and well-balanced squad at Hansi Flick’s disposal, blending youth and experience in every position. Several players enjoyed...