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.

TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 21: Domenico Berardi of US Sassuolo Calcio crosses the ball whilst under pressure from Andrea Cambiaso of Juventus during the Serie A match between Juventus FC and US Sassuolo Calcio at Allianz Stadium on March 21, 2026 in Turin, Italy.
Barcelona are considering summer move for versatile Juventus full-back – Report
FC Barcelona have had their fair share of issues in the full-back region. Until they signed Joao Cancelo on loan in January,...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 22: Construction on new stands is pictured as fans sit in completed seating prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Athletic Club at Spotify Camp Nou on November 22, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Josep Maria Bartomeu defends his time at Barcelona; claims it wasn’t ‘bad inheritence’
One of the worst periods in the history of FC Barcelona was marked by the presidency of Josep Maria Bartomeu, who left...
Barcelona icon Lionel Messi at Camp Nou.
Josep Maria Bartomeu outlines the events that happened surrounding Lionel Messi’s infamous burofax in 2020
Josep Maria Bartomeu has revisited the events surrounding Lionel Messi’s infamous burofax in 2020, offering his own account of one of the...
March 17, 2026, Sant Joan Despi, Barcelona, SPAIN: Hansi Flick, head coach of FC Barcelona, attends his press conference during the training day of FC Barcelona ahead the UEFA Champions League 2025/26, football match against Newcastle United at Ciudad Esportiva Joan Gamper on March 17, 2026 in Sant Joan Despi, Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick receives La Liga best coach award for the first time this season – Report
Hansi Flick has another piece of recognition to show for FC Barcelona’s strong domestic run, and this one feels well earned. After...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 22: Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Athletic Club at Spotify Camp Nou on November 22, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
‘Nothing has changed’ — Barcelona star provides an update on his future with not long left on his contract
FC Barcelona have one major decision to make ahead of the upcoming summer. It is about deciding whether or not they want...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 22: Joan Garcia of FC Barcelona receives medical treatment during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid at Spotify Camp Nou on March 22, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona goalkeeping star has already surpassed his 2024/25 numbers in La Liga – Report
Joan Garcia is no longer just keeping FC Barcelona safe, he is outperforming the level he already showed a year ago. After...