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.

JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 11: Match referee, Jose Luis Munuera Montero shows Frenkie de Jong of FC Barcelona (not pictured) a red card as Pedri and Dani Olmo react during the Spanish Super Cup Final between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium on January 11, 2026 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Official: Date and kick-off time confirmed for Barcelona vs Real Madrid La Liga Clasico
Barcelona now know exactly when one of the biggest matches of the season will be played. The club have confirmed that the...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - JANUARY 03: Joan Garcia of FC Barcelona pauses for a drink during the LaLiga EA Sports match between RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and FC Barcelona at RCDE Stadium on January 03, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
‘It’s a pity‘ —  Inigo Perez rues Joan Garcia’s impact after Barcelona beat Rayo Vallecano
Inigo Perez is widely regarded as one of the best young managers going around in La Liga and it is obvious why....
BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 18: Pedri of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Girona FC at Spotify Camp Nou on October 18, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
‘A kind of anaesthesia‘ —  Inigo Perez has huge words of praise for €150m-rated Barcelona midfield star
You know you have a very special player in your hands at FC Barcelona when an opposition manager cannot stop waxing lyrical...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 18: Raphinha of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg match between FC Barcelona and Newcastle United FC at Camp Nou on March 18, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
Report outlines the real reason why Barcelona star appeared to go down injured against Rayo Vallecano
For a few seconds, FC Barcelona feared the worst again. Joan Garcia raised his arm after around 20 minutes against Rayo Vallecano,...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - JANUARY 03: Joan Garcia of FC Barcelona pauses for a drink during the LaLiga EA Sports match between RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and FC Barcelona at RCDE Stadium on January 03, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
‘He is spectacular‘ —  Pedri and Araujo wax lyrical about Barcelona star after incredible display against Rayo Vallecano
FC Barcelona did not play the best of games against Rayo Vallecano last night. They eked out a narrow 1-0 win that...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 22: Ronald Araujo of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's first goal 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 defender has proven to be a match-winner for Hansi Flick this season – Report
Ronald Araujo is not having the easiest season of his FC Barcelona career, but he is still finding ways to decide matches....