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.

AC Milan's Nigerian midfielder #21 Samuel Chukwueze controls the ball past Barcelona's French defender #04 Clement Lenglet during the pre-season club friendly football match between Barcelona and AC Milan at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland, August 6, 2024.
Atletico Madrid are pushing to sign Barcelona outcast as soon as possible – Report
FC Barcelona have brought their 2024/25 season to a wrap and have shifted the focus to contract renewals and transfers. In terms...
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.
33-year-old forgotten man set to return to Barcelona this summer – Report
FC Barcelona lost Gerard Pique, Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets in quick succession. The three club veterans had been an instrumental part...
Wojciech Szczęsny and Marc Andre Ter Stegen of FC Barcelona look on during a training session.
35-year-old veteran set to extend his contract at Barcelona – Report
FC Barcelona were in a catch-22 situation mid-season when Marc-Andre Ter Stegen got injured. It left Inaki Pena as the only first-team...
SEVILLE, SPAIN - APRIL 26: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona celebrates after winning the Copa del Rey Final match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at Estadio de La Cartuja on April 26, 2025 in Seville, Spain.
Inter stars unanimously name Barcelona star as the toughest player they have faced this season – Report
FC Barcelona have had a brilliant season under Hansi Flick, winning the domestic treble in his first season in charge. They were...
‘I’ll definitely think it through’… 24-year-old Espanyol goalkeeper remains coy on Barcelona links
FC Barcelona, after wrapping up the 2024/25 season, have shifted its focus to reinforcing the squad ahead of the next campaign. It...
DORTMUND, GERMANY - MARCH 04: Lucas Chevalier of LOSC Lille celebrates after Hakon Arnar Haraldsson of LOSC Lille (not pictured) scores his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 first leg match between Borussia Dortmund and LOSC Lille at BVB Stadion Dortmund on March 04, 2025 in Dortmund, Germany.
Barcelona learn asking price for 23-year-old Ligue 1 shot-stopper – Report
FC Barcelona have been one of the best clubs in Europe this season but Hansi Flick’s men were unable to reach the...