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.

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - MARCH 10: Ronald Araujo of FC Barcelona takes a throw in during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 First Leg match between Newcastle United FC and FC Barcelona at St James' Park on March 10, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
Liverpool are interested in signing controversial Barcelona star; player not keen – Report
One FC Barcelona player who has not had the best of times in recent seasons is Ronald Araujo. The Uruguayan central defender...
GUADALAJARA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 16: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on prior to the Copa del Rey match between CD Guadalajara and FC Barcelona at Estadio Pedro Escartin on December 16, 2025 in Guadalajara, Spain.
Hansi Flick should really start €30m-rated Barcelona player against Rayo Vallecano – Opinion
When FC Barcelona found themselves in a situation where Pedri and then Frenkie de Jong suffered injuries, they desperately needed someone in...
SEVILLE, SPAIN - DECEMBER 06: Ferran Torres of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal, completing his hat-trick, during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Betis Balompie and FC Barcelona at Estadio La Cartuja on December 06, 2025 in Seville, Spain.
Struggling Barcelona forward is expected to start against Rayo Vallecano in La Liga – Report
FC Barcelona have been performing at a very high level in recent weeks. The attack, in particular, has been functioning superbly, but...
SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - JANUARY 18: Alejandro Remiro of Real Sociedad celebrates after Goncalo Guedes of Real Sociedad (not pictured) scores his team's second goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Sociedad and FC Barcelona at Estadio Anoeta on January 18, 2026 in San Sebastian, Spain.
Barcelona continue to evaluate the possibility of signing La Liga goalkeeper on a cut-price deal – Report
FC Barcelona may have signed a goalkeeper who could keep his place between the posts for the next decade, but it looks...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 18: Gerard Martin of FC Barcelona looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg match between FC Barcelona and Newcastle United FC at Camp Nou on March 18, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona center-back duo continue to impress with mind-boggling numbers – Report
When FC Barcelona manager Hansi Flick started using Pau Cubarsi and Gerard Martin as a central defensive partnership, it seemed as though...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 17: FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta gives a press conference in response to recent allegations over payments made to referees by the club, at Spotify Camp Nou on April 17, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. UEFA and Spanish authorities are investigating Barcelona over the payment of millions of euros to the company of Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira, the former vice-president of Spanish football's refereeing committee. If found guilty, UEFA's investigation could lead to a Champions League ban for the club.
Joan Laporta names the one player in the current Barcelona squad who reminds him of Johan Cruyff
FC Barcelona are a squad blessed with players who are world-class in their own right. They are also a club with a...