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.

LISBON, PORTUGAL - MARCH 05: Raphinha of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 first Leg match between SL Benfica and FC Barcelona at Estadio da Luz on March 05, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal.
Barcelona captain’s UCL campaign is already a historic one
When an attacking player gets even close to putting up numbers similar to that of FC Barcelona legend Lionel Messi, you would...
BERLIN, GERMANY - JULY 14: Luis de la Fuente, Head Coach of Spain, looks on prior to during the UEFA EURO 2024 final match between Spain and England at Olympiastadion on July 14, 2024 in Berlin, Germany.
Ten Barcelona players in contention for Spain’s 23-man Nations League squad
The March international break is not too far away and it is that time of the month when international managers start naming...
Xavi Hernández with new Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick.
Hansi Flick’s Barcelona is now only one game away from equaling Xavi’s unbeaten run
FC Barcelona have been in scintillating form since the start of the calendar year and they are the only unbeaten club so...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 17: Frenkie de Jong 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 reject €65m bid for in-form midfield star – Report
FC Barcelona have been in impressive form both domestically and in the Champions League since the beginning of 2025 and are in...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 25: Gavi of FC Barcelona looks on, while sitting on the bench during the Copa del Rey Semi Final match between FC Barcelona and Atletico de Madrid at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on February 25, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Gavi sends clear message about Barcelona future and playing time
FC Barcelona have been in incredible form since the start of 2025 and are the only unbeaten team in Europe. Their performances...
LISBON, PORTUGAL - MARCH 05: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on from the dugout prior to the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 first Leg match between SL Benfica and FC Barcelona at Estadio da Luz on March 05, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal.
Hansi Flick has found his perfect Barcelona midfield trio – Opinion
FC Barcelona have progressed to the quarterfinals of the Champions League having gotten past Benfica 4-1 on aggregate. The Catalan side took...