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 - OCTOBER 06: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, reacts prior to the LaLiga match between Deportivo Alaves and FC Barcelona at Estadio de Mendizorroza on October 06, 2024 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.
Hansi Flick remains unable to tempt Real Madrid-bound defender to join Barcelona
When it comes to having sway over player transfers, there are three clubs in Europe that have an appeal that very few...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 31: Raphinha of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's first goal with team mate Lamine Yamal during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real Valladolid CF at Camp Nou on August 31, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona fear mammoth Saudi offers for in-form €60m star attacker – Report
FC Barcelona have been blessed with one of the best attacks in Europe this season. Hansi Flick has brought the best out...
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - MARCH 26: TV expert Lothar Matthäus looks on after the international friendly match between Germany and Netherlands at Deutsche Bank Park on March 26, 2024 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Lothar Matthaus fears Hansi Flick could tempt €50m star to sign for Barcelona
FC Barcelona have had a number of issues in their squad addressed by La Masia in recent seasons. This has saved the...
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 05: Piotr Zielinski of Poland in action during the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League A Group A1 match between Scotland and Poland at on September 05, 2024 in Glasgow, Scotland.
€22m Inter Milan star reveals Barcelona made ‘concrete proposals’ for him back in the summer
FC Barcelona’s difficult financial situation has forced them to look at free agents and market opportunities in recent seasons. More often than...
MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 26: Pau Cubarsi of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on October 26, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.
Barcelona content with Luis de la Fuente’s decision to exclude €40m defender from matchday squad – Report
FC Barcelona received some welcome news earlier today when it was revealed that Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente left Pau...
MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 26: Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the LaLiga match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on October 26, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.
Three strikers Barcelona are looking at as Robert Lewandowski’s successor – Report
FC Barcelona have been scoring goals for fun so far this season. One of the major reasons for this is Robert Lewandowski...