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 - JANUARY 21: Raphinha of FC Barcelona runs onto the pitch after half time during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD7 match between SL Benfica and FC Barcelona at Estadio do SL Benfica on January 21, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal.
All hell breaks loose at Estádio da Luz after Barcelona stun Benfica
Estádio da Luz will always go down in Barcelona’s history books for hosting one of the Catalan club’s worst-ever losses and best-ever...
LISBON, PORTUGAL - JANUARY 21: Wojciech Szczesny of FC Barcelona tackles Kerem Akturkoglu of S.L Benfica during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD7 match between SL Benfica and FC Barcelona at Estadio do SL Benfica on January 21, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal.
34-year-old Barcelona veteran had a night to forget against Benfica – Opinion
FC Barcelona got past Benfica in dramatic fashion last night, pulling off a comeback for the ages. The scoreline ended 5-4 in...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 26: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD5 match between FC Barcelona and Stade Brestois 29 at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on November 26, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
‘There was a lot of emotion’… Hansi Flick admits that a visit away to Getafe was a new experience for him
FC Barcelona’s away trip to Getafe last night ended in a 1-1 draw. It was everything that one anticipated before the game...
SEVILLE, SPAIN - DECEMBER 07: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on prior to the LaLiga match between Real Betis Balompie and FC Barcelona at Estadio Benito Villamarin on December 07, 2024 in Seville, Spain.
‘There’s no place’… Hansi Flick offers firm stance on racist insults reported by Barcelona star during Getafe clash
Getafe have never been a pleasant team to face in La Liga. Big teams going to the Coliseum Stadium often know what...
ROME, ITALY - JANUARY 10: Cesc Fabregas, Head Coach of Como, looks on prior to kick-off ahead of the Serie A match between SS Lazio and Como at Stadio Olimpico on January 10, 2025 in Rome, Italy.
Cesc Fàbregas now wants to sign two Barcelona players for Como – Report
Former FC Barcelona player Cesc Fàbregas has transitioned into management and is now in charge of Serie A side Como. The influence...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - JANUARY 15: Ronald Araujo of FC Barcelona holds the Supercopa de Espana trophy prior to kick-off ahead of the Copa del Rey Round of 16 match between FC Barcelona and Real Betis at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on January 15, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Fabrizio Romano confirms 25-year-old Barcelona star is now on the verge of signing a new deal
The drama that surrounds FC Barcelona during every transfer window often makes you question whether you’re following a football club or watching...