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.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: Ivan Perisic of PSV Eindhoven celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammate Tyrell Malacia during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg match between Arsenal FC and PSV at Arsenal Stadium on March 12, 2025 in London, England.
€1.5m-rated Barcelona target faces decisive deadline from PSV
When FC Barcelona were first linked with a move for Croatian veteran Ivan Perisic this summer, one would have been forgiven for...
Athletic Bilbao's Spanish forward #10 Nico Williams (L) and Barcelona's Spanish forward #19 Lamine Yamal talk together during the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and Athletic Club Bilbao at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona on August 24, 2024.
Barcelona make 22-year-old Spaniard the priority ahead of Luis Diaz – Report
FC Barcelona seem to have made ambitious plans for the summer transfer window and have already started working towards the same. The...
GIRONA, SPAIN - MAY 04: Oriol Romeu of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Girona FC and FC Barcelona at Montilivi Stadium on May 04, 2024 in Girona, Spain.
Barcelona likely to terminate contract of 33-year-old player to move him on – Report
When Sergio Busquets left the club at the end of the 2022/23 season, it left a huge void in the defensive midfield...
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JULY 14: Julian Alvarez of Argentina gestures during the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 Final match between Argentina and Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium on July 14, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
‘Yes, yes, of course’… Agent reveals €90m-rated La Liga striker likes Barcelona
FC Barcelona are working towards making moves in the transfer market. It is important for the club to reinforce the squad and...
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.
€45m star set to terminate contract with agent to advance renewal with Barcelona
FC Barcelona have shifted focus to potential incomings, outgoings, and contract renewals ahead of the 2025/26 season. Having completed the domestic treble...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - JULY 25: FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta faces the media during the unveiled of Hansi Flick as new FC Barcelona Coach at Spotify Camp Nou on July 25, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Joan Laporta to part ways with Barcelona captain if 24-year-old Spaniard says yes – Report
FC Barcelona have already started working towards reinforcing the squad for the future, and the upcoming season under Hansi Flick will be...