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.

PAMPLONA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 28: Inaki Pena of FC Barcelona looks on during the warm up prior to the LaLiga match between CA Osasuna and FC Barcelona at Estadio El Sadar on September 28, 2024 in Pamplona, Spain.
25-year-old Barcelona shot-stopper misses opportunity to impress amid Szczesny’s arrival
Despite FC Barcelona’s impressive 3-0 win over Deportivo Alaves in La Liga last night, not everyone came out of the game smelling...
Barcelona's German coach Hansi Flick is pictured before the Spanish league football match between Valencia CF and Barcelona at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia on August 17, 2024.
Four Barcelona players who have improved massively under Hansi Flick – Report
FC Barcelona, under Hansi Flick, has been a joy to watch so far. Despite not having all of his first-team players at...
GIRONA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 15: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on during the LaLiga match between Girona FC and FC Barcelona at Montilivi Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Girona, Spain.
‘Fantastic’ Barcelona player left frustrated after being substituted in the 67th minute by Hansi Flick against Alaves
FC Barcelona emerged 3-0 winners over Deportivo Alaves thanks to a hattrick from Robert Lewandowski. The Polish veteran was at the top...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 12: Jules Kounde 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
The reason why Jules Kounde didn’t start against Deportivo Alavés – Report
“FC Barcelona had another memorable game against Deportivo Alaves in La Liga last night. Hansi Flick’s men triumphed 3-0, with Polish veteran...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 01: Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's first goal during 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 ace continues to lead the Pichichi race – Report
FC Barcelona brace themselves to face Deportivo Alaves in La Liga on Sunday as they look to return to winning ways after...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 25: Head Coach Hansi Flick of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga match between FC Barcelona and Getafe CF at Estadi Lluis Companys on September 25, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Hansi Flick is aware that Barcelona cannot afford the mistakes they made against Osasuna
FC Barcelona are set to take on Deportivo Alaves in La Liga on Sunday in what will be the last game before...