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.

LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - OCTOBER 01: Jonathan Tah of Bayer Leverkusen looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD2 match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and AC Milan at BayArena on October 01, 2024 in Leverkusen, Germany.
Deco sheds light on Barcelona’s late attempt to secure 28-year-old Bundesliga talent in the summer
FC Barcelona had a quiet summer transfer window. Yes, they brought in Dani Olmo, who was a marquee signing for the club...
FC Barcelona Sports Director Anderson de Souza Deco is pictured at the Joan Gamper training ground in Sant Joan Despi, near Barcelona, on September 2, 2023.
‘We’ve been discussing’… Deco explains Barcelona’s plans for the January transfer window
FC Barcelona, under Hansi Flick, have emerged as one of the best teams in Europe so far this season. Both in La...
FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick with club director Deco planning for the 2024-2025 season.
‘No need’… Deco sets the record straight on the future of 32-year-old Barcelona star
FC Barcelona have had an incredible start to the new era under Hansi Flick. In a very short time, the German coach...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 23: Marc Casado of FC Barcelona acknowledges the fans after the team's victory in the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD3 match between FC Barcelona and FC Bayern Munchen at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on October 23, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
21-year-old Barcelona player talks about the emotions after beating Real Madrid in his first Clasico
FC Barcelona have had many memorable results both in La Liga and the Champions League so far this season. Hansi Flick has...
Barcelona's German goalkeeper #01 Marc-Andre ter Stegen gestures before the start of the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and UD Las Palmas at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona on March 30, 2024.
Deco discusses the reasoning behind Barcelona signing 34-year-old veteran after Ter Stegen’s injury
FC Barcelona, in the past few years, has not been lucky with injuries and this season has been no different. Even before...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 24: Nico Williams of Athletic Club looks on prior to the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Athletic Club at Camp Nou on August 24, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
‘Life goes on’… Deco comments on Barcelona’s summer pursuit of €70m Spanish ace
FC Barcelona had a mixed summer transfer window but that hasn’t deterred the team from performing at a very high level on...