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.

MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 22: Diogo Costa of FC Porto directs his defense during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 leg one match between FC Internazionale and FC Porto at San Siro Stadium on February 22, 2023 in Milan, Italy.
Barcelona face competition from Bayern Munich for €45m shot-stopper
FC Barcelona currently has a squad capable of competing at the highest level and doesn’t have many glaring weaknesses. A few months...
MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 26: Raphinha of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal with teammates during the LaLiga match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on October 26, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.
Once dispensable, now a fan favorite: 27-year-old Barcelona player’s remarkable turnaround
The summer of 2022 was a significant one for FC Barcelona. The infamous levers that Joan Laporta triggered helped the club have...
Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo focusing on his recovery.
Injured Barcelona captain trains on off days, eyeing early comeback
FC Barcelona have gained a lot of attention for the incredible high-line that they play under Hansi Flick. The German coach has...
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 20: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, looks on prior to the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Manchester City FC at Molineux on October 20, 2024 in Wolverhampton, England.
Pep Guardiola reacts when asked about the possibility of returning to Barcelona
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is one of the best ever coaches this game has seen. His time at FC Barcelona is...
VITORIA-GASTEIZ, SPAIN - OCTOBER 06: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on during the LaLiga match between Deportivo Alaves and FC Barcelona at Estadio de Mendizorroza on October 06, 2024 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.
Hansi Flick set to rotate against Espanyol and hand starts to two returning Barcelona midfielders
FC Barcelona played three high-intensity games in the space of seven days against Sevilla, Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid. Although the Catalan...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 20: Pedri of FC Barcelona celebrates with teammates Raphinha, Marc Casado and Lamine Yamal after scoring his team's second goal during the La Liga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on October 20, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Upcoming fixtures hand Barcelona a golden chance to extend bright season start – Opinion
Going into the October international break, FC Barcelona knew they would face one of the toughest runs of fixtures upon their return....