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.

VALLADOLID, SPAIN - MAY 03: Fermin Lopez of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the LaLiga match between Real Valladolid CF and FC Barcelona at Jose Zorrilla on May 03, 2025 in Valladolid, Spain.
€50 million-rated Barcelona youngster should start against Inter Milan at the San Siro — Opinion
Although FC Barcelona’s victory over Real Valladolid last night was anything but convincing, at the end of the night, it was the...
VALLADOLID, SPAIN - MAY 03: Mamadou Sylla of Real Valladolid CF contends for the aerial ball with Gavi of FC Barcelona during the LaLiga match between Real Valladolid CF and FC Barcelona at Jose Zorrilla on May 03, 2025 in Valladolid, Spain.
Three things we learned as Barcelona beat Real Valladolid 2-1 in La Liga
FC Barcelona made tough work of their away La Liga fixture against Real Valladolid, a side that has already been relegated to...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 21: Gavi of FC Barcelona reacts during the LaLiga match between FC Barcelona and Atletico de Madrid at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on December 21, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
92% accurate passes, 3 ground duels won: 20-year-old Barcelona player worked his socks off against Real Valladolid
FC Barcelona played out a tricky 2-1 win against Real Valladolid that turned out to be a much more difficult game than...
Wojciech Szczęsny and Marc Andre Ter Stegen of FC Barcelona look on during a training session.
Hansi Flick reveals who will start in goal for Barcelona vs Inter Milan and Real Madrid
FC Barcelona managed to secure an important win against Real Valladolid last night despite Hansi Flick choosing to majorly rotate the starting...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 20: Pablo Torre of FC Barcelona celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's fifth goal during the La Liga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on October 20, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
€7.5 million-rated Barcelona player should start against Real Valladolid in La Liga — Opinion
FC Barcelona are set to take on Real Valladolid in La Liga as they look to continue their push for the Spanish...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 17: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on during the LaLiga match between FC Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on February 17, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona vs Real Valladolid: Three key talking points ahead of La Liga clash
FC Barcelona are set to face Real Valladolid in La Liga in an important game for the title race, but the mood...