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.

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - JULY 31: Hector Fort of FC Barcelona controls the ball during the preseason friendly between FC Seoul and FC Barcelona at Seoul World Cup Stadium on July 31, 2025 in Seoul, South Korea.
Transfer-Listed Barcelona player impresses in FC Seoul clash
FC Barcelona blew past FC Seoul in their second pre-season friendly. The 7-3 win was spearheaded by braces from Ferran Torres and...
Barcelona midfielder Oriol Romeu reports to the club's training facilities ahead of the 2025 preseason.
Girona want Barcelona outcast back – But only on these terms
FC Barcelona fans might be forgiven for forgetting that Oriol Romeu is still at the club. The Spanish veteran was even left...
Barcelona gem Jan Virgili training with the first-team.
€2m gap leaves 19-year-old Barcelona gem’s transfer hanging in the balance
FC Barcelona are now facing a problem of plenty in the first team. With the first-team squad extremely talented and with Hansi...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 11: Frenkie De Jong of FC Barcelona runs with the ball during the LaLiga match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on May 11, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
‘I’m very happy’… Barcelona captain confirms intention to sign a new contract
FC Barcelona fans have been eagerly waiting for an update on the contractual situation of Frenkie de Jong. The Dutch midfield maestro...
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - JULY 31: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona controls the ball during the preseason friendly between FC Seoul and FC Barcelona at Seoul World Cup Stadium on July 31, 2025 in Seoul, South Korea.
Three talking points as Barcelona demolish FC Seoul 7-3 in pre-season friendly
FC Barcelona are well and truly into their pre-season preparations ahead of the 2025/26 season. Having beaten Japanese side Vissel Kobe 3-1...
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - JULY 31: Gavi of FC Barcelona scores team's sixth goal during the preseason friendly between FC Seoul and FC Barcelona at Seoul World Cup Stadium on July 31, 2025 in Seoul, South Korea.
Watch: Gavi scores brilliant goal to extend Barcelona’s lead to 6-2 vs FC Seoul
FC Barcelona are blowing past FC Seoul in their second pre-season friendly game. Having led 3-2 at the break through a brace...