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.

MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 26: Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid is challenged by Pau Cubarsi of FC Barcelona during the LaLiga match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on October 26, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.
6/7 long balls, 91% accuracy – One Barcelona player absolutely dominated during 4-0 win over Real Madrid
FC Barcelona followed up their impressive 4-1 win over Bayern Munich midweek with an even more impressive 4-0 win over Real Madrid...
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.
Three talking points as Barcelona dismantle Real Madrid 4-0 at Santiago Bernabeu
Back when the week started, if anyone had told an FC Barcelona fan that their team would have a net score of...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 23: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona looks on during 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. | HOUSTON, TEXAS - JULY 04: Lionel Messi of Argentina reacts during the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 quarter-final match between Argentina and Ecuador at NRG Stadium on July 04, 2024 in Houston, Texas.
Lamine Yamal vs. Lionel Messi: A career comparison at the same age
Ah, the fervent fans of FC Barcelona—true romantics of the beautiful game, forever in search of the past’s echoes. There exists within...
MADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 21: Luka Modric of Real Madrid during the LaLiga match between Real Madrid CF and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on September 21, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. | BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 20: Pedri of FC Barcelona looks on 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.
Patrick Kluivert picks who he thinks is a better player… Pedri or Luka Modric
Ahead of the highly anticipated El Clasico later today, former FC Barcelona player Patrick Kluivert was seen picking his combined XI from...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 01: Frenkie de Jong of FC Barcelona warms up prior to the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD2 match between FC Barcelona and BSC Young Boys at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on October 01, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona captain left out of provisional international squad yet again
FC Barcelona are in one of their best moments in the last five seasons. The start to this season has been exemplary...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 23: Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammates during 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.
Three talking points as Barcelona face Real Madrid in La Liga
Having dismantled Bayern Munich 4-1 midweek in what was a statement performance, FC Barcelona are set to face their next challenge as...