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.

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.
Three players Barcelona could snap up on free transfers in 2025 – Report
FC Barcelona, especially in recent seasons, have been great exploiters of the free agent market, driven more due to need rather than...
SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 10: Head coach Hansi Flick of FC Barcelona looks on prior to the LaLiga match between Real Sociedad and FC Barcelona at Reale Arena on November 10, 2024 in San Sebastian, Spain.
Hansi Flick is not looking to part ways with 23-year-old Barcelona player in January
FC Barcelona find themselves in a tricky situation as they work to resolve the registration issues surrounding Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor....
BARCELONA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 25: Eric Garcia of FC Barcelona runs with the ball during the LaLiga match between FC Barcelona and Getafe CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on September 25, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
23-year-old Barcelona player could join fellow La Liga club in winter transfer window – Report
FC Barcelona are set to kick off their Copa del Rey campaign soon and will aim for a deep run in the...
BELGRADE, SERBIA - NOVEMBER 6: Head coach Hansi Flick of Barcelona looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD4 match between FK Crvena Zvezda and FC Barcelona at Stadium Rajko Mitic on November 6, 2024 in Belgrade, Serbia.
Two Barcelona players could get their first minutes of the season against UD Barbastro
FC Barcelona and Hansi Flick are gearing up for their first match of 2025, as the Catalan club prepares to face UD...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 30: Frenkie de Jong of FC Barcelona looks on as he warms up prior to the LaLiga match between FC Barcelona and UD Las Palmas at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on November 30, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
27-year-old Barcelona player gives a non-committal response to his contract renewal situation
FC Barcelona and Deco will be working behind the scenes to secure contract renewals for key first-team players. Crucial figures like Ronald...
MALLORCA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 03: Frenkie de Jong of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga match between RCD Mallorca and FC Barcelona at Estadi de Son Moix on December 03, 2024 in Mallorca, Spain.
‘I didn’t imagine’… Frenkie de Jong opens up on limited silverware with Barcelona
FC Barcelona started the season very well under Hansi Flick with the German coach getting his side to play an exciting and...