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.

MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 26: Jules Koundé of FC Barcelona runs with the ball during the LaLiga match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on October 26, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.
Barcelona identify 26-year-old Serie A defender as Jules Kounde’s backup – Report
Hansi Flick has done an incredible job with the squad at his disposal at FC Barcelona despite not getting many signings in...
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 05: Sandro Tonali of Newcastle looks on during the Carabao Cup Semi Final Second Leg match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St James' Park on February 05, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
Barcelona among three European giants eyeing a move for 24-year-old PL midfielder – Report
FC Barcelona have been in excellent form so far this season and are in the running for a treble in these final...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 23: Marc Andre Ter Stegen of FC Barcelona looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD3 match between FC Barcelona and FC Bayern Munchen at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on October 23, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Ter Stegen shows leadership as Barcelona outcast stands apart during Hansi Flick’s team talk
FC Barcelona have enjoyed an excellent season under Hansi Flick, with the German coach bringing the best out of the squad at...
VITORIA GASTEIZ, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 3: sports director Deco of FC Barcelona during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Deportivo Alaves v FC Barcelona at the Mendizorroza Stadium on February 3, 2024 in Vitoria Gasteiz Spain.
Barcelona preparing €40m bid for 27-year-old English forward – report
We are in the dying embers of the 2024/25 club football season, and it is quite remarkable that FC Barcelona are in...
Barcelona's Spanish midfielder #08 Pedri celebrates with Barcelona's Brazilian forward #11 Raphinha scoring his team's first goal during the Spanish league football match between Rayo Vallecano de Madrid and FC Barcelona on August 27, 2024.
Two Barcelona players continue to drive Hansi Flick’s team this season – Report
FC Barcelona are going strong in La Liga, leading Real Madrid by 4 points with an El Clásico still left to play....
SEVILLE, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 09: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on prior to the LaLiga match between Sevilla FC and FC Barcelona at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on February 09, 2025 in Seville, Spain.
Hansi Flick sees €5m-rated Barcelona forward as the ideal squad player – Report
There are a lot of things one can say about what Hansi Flick has built with the FC Barcelona team this season,...