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.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool looks on before the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Brentford FC at Anfield on August 25, 2024 in Liverpool, England.
Pundit says Barcelona have a player he’d pick over Mohamed Salah
FC Barcelona suffered their first loss of the Hansi Flick era to AS Monaco in the Champions League. The 2-1 defeat served...
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - JULY 01: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal looks on during the UEFA EURO 2024 round of 16 match between Portugal and Slovenia at Frankfurt Arena on July 01, 2024 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Cristiano Ronaldo says Barcelona gem has the potential to be ‘one of the best’ players of his generation
It’s not often that you see a Real Madrid legend tip a Barcelona youngster for superstardom but that is exactly what has...
MADRID, SPAIN - AUGUST 27: Marc Bernal of FC Barcelona is helped from the pitch after getting injured during the La Liga match between Rayo Vallecano and FC Barcelona at Estadio de Vallecas on August 27, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.
Injured Barcelona prodigy received a ‘special gift’ from Hansi Flick after his surgery
Hansi Flick might exhibit a tough demeanor on the exterior but if there is one thing that has been clear about the...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 12: Ansu Fati of FC Barcelona looks on prior to the Joan Gamper Trophy match between FC Barcelona and AS Monaco at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on August 12, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Official: Barcelona announce squad for the match against AS Monaco
FC Barcelona are set to take on AS Monaco in the UEFA Champions League. As everyone grapples to understand the new format...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 31: Pedri of FC Barcelona applauds the fans during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real Valladolid CF at Camp Nou on August 31, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Injury-hit Barcelona reduced to three fit first-team midfielders ahead of Monaco clash
FC Barcelona have had torrid luck with injuries in recent seasons and the pattern is seemingly continuing this time around as well....
TIJUANA, MEXICO - AUGUST 30: 15 year-old Gilberto Mora of Tijuana celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during the 6th round match between Tijuana and Leon as part of the Torneo Apertura 2024 Liga MX at Caliente Stadium on August 30, 2024 in Tijuana, Mexico. With this goal, Mora becomes the youngest player to score a goal in the Mexican league.
Barcelona offer trial to youngest goalscorer in Liga MX history
FC Barcelona have been a development bed for young talents for some time now. While most of their production has been through...