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.

VALLADOLID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 19: Luis de la Fuente, Head Coach of Spain, looks on prior to the UEFA EURO 2024 European qualifier match between Spain and Georgia at Jose Zorrilla on November 19, 2023 in Valladolid, Spain.
Luis de la Fuente could call upon six Barcelona players for Spain duty
Over the years, FC Barcelona has always enjoyed strong representation in the Spanish national team. La Roja’s squad often includes several players...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 24: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Athletic Club at Camp Nou on August 24, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Fabrizio Romano confirms PSG really wanted to do ‘something crazy’ last summer to steal Barcelona wonderkid
If last season wasn’t enough evidence of the potential that Lamine Yamal possesses and the heights that he can reach in world...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 01: Raphinha of FC Barcelona celebrates their team's second 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.
28 passes in the final third – €50m Barcelona star absolutely ran the show against Young Boys
FC Barcelona thumped Young Boys 5-0 at the Montjuic stadium in the Champions League. There was only one team in the contest...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 01: Raphinha of FC Barcelona celebrates their team's second 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.
Raphinha now highlights what makes Barcelona different this season
FC Barcelona got their Champions League campaign off to a good start with a 5-0 win over Young Boys. A brace from...
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.
Why €15m Barcelona player wasn’t happy being subbed off against Young Boys
FC Barcelona gave the Montjuic stadium a night to remember in the UEFA Champions League with a 5-0 win over Young Boys....
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.
€70m Barcelona player surprised by the fans’ response to his comeback
FC Barcelona dismantled Young Boys 5-0 in the Champions League to get off the mark for the season. It was a statement...