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.

BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 12: Marc Casado of FC Barcelona looks on during the Joan Gamper Trophy match between FC Barcelona and AS Monaco at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on August 12, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Marc Casado shares how Hansi Flick is now helping him to improve
Many players have had a remarkable run under Hansi Flick at FC Barcelona but no one has impressed more than Marc Casado....
DALLAS, TX - APRIL 17: Former French professional footballer Eric Abidal is interviewed at Hotel Za Za to promote the 2015 UEFA Champions League Trophy Tour presented by Heineken on April 17, 2015 in Dallas, Texas.
Eric Abidal explains how he convinced €70m player to snub PSG and sign for Barcelona
Eric Abidal served as the sporting director at FC Barcelona between June 2018 and August 2020. The ex-French professional footballer played a...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 25: Marc Casado of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga match between FC Barcelona and Getafe CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on September 25, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
‘If he were 25’… Marc Casado admits surprise at €120m Barcelona star’s quality
Marc Casado has emerged as one of the surprise packages at FC Barcelona so far this season. He has made the step...
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 07: Andres Iniesta speaks to prior to the preseason friendly match between Vissel Kobe and Inter Miami at National Stadium on February 07, 2024 in Tokyo, Japan.
Andres Iniesta returns to Barcelona training grounds as special guest
Andres Iniesta recently announced his retirement from professional football in an emotional ceremony. The Spanish maestro bows out of the game as...
Barcelona midfielder Gavi during training at Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper.
Barcelona to take cautious route with €90m player’s return – Report
It has been almost one year since the day Spain took on Georgia in an international match with little consequence. It is...
Barcelona youngster Jofre Torrents Salvat.
17-year-old Barcelona left-back prodigy is now making his mark in youth ranks – Report
La Masia remains an invaluable asset for FC Barcelona, consistently nurturing talent for the first team. The number of academy graduates promoted...