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.

MUNICH, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 28: Robert Andrich of Bayer 04 Leverkusen celebrates with teammate Jonathan Tah after scoring his team's first goal during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Allianz Arena on September 28, 2024 in Munich, Germany.
Pini Zahavi discusses future plans for 28-year-old Barcelona target
FC Barcelona were not very active in the transfer market back in the summer. They made one marquee signing – Dani Olmo....
Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi.
Barcelona defensive ace to try out protective mask in hopes of being ready for Real Sociedad clash
FC Barcelona are set to take on Real Sociedad in La Liga at the Reale Arena this Sunday as they look to...
VALLADOLID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 19: Head coach Luis de la Fuente of Spain looks on during the UEFA EURO 2024 European qualifier match between Spain and Georgia at Jose Zorrilla on November 19, 2023 in Valladolid, Spain
Luis de la Fuente commends Barcelona for managing €90m player’s recovery process
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has named his squad for the upcoming games against Denmark and Switzerland. As always, there...
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.
Luis de la Fuente explains omission of €40m Barcelona player from Spain squad
Luis de la Fuente, the Spain head coach has named his squad for the upcoming games for Denmark and Switzerland. There have...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 03: Marc Casado of FC Barcelona runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Rafel Bauza of RCD Espanyol during the La Liga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on November 03, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Luis de la Fuente explains call-up of €15m Barcelona midfielder to Spain squad
Spain have announced their squad for the November international break where they are set to take on Denmark and Switzerland. It included...
DORTMUND, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 02: General view inside the stadium, where the corner flag can be seen prior to the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig at Signal Iduna Park on November 02, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany. | BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 28: A detailed view of the corner flag prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on October 28, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain.
Borussia Dortmund sends message to Barcelona as intriguing Champions League stat surfaces
The last time FC Barcelona faced Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, it was in 2019 and the playing XI read: Ter...