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.

(From back row left) Spain's players, Spain's defender #03 Juan Miranda, Spain's defender #04 Eric Garcia, Spain's defender #02 Marc Pubill, Spain's defender #05 Pau Cubarsi, Spain's forward #09 Abel Ruiz, Spain's goalkeeper #01 Arnau Tenas, Spain's midfielder #10 Alex Baena, Spain's midfielder #11 Fermin Lopez, Spain's midfielder #06 Pablo Barrios, Spain's midfielder #14 Aimar Oroz and Spain's defender #17 Sergio Gomez pose before the men's semi-final football match between Morocco and Spain of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Marseille Stadium in Marseille on August 5, 2024.
€5m Spanish Olympics hero explains why he left Barcelona last summer
La Masia has been Barcelona’s biggest blessing in recent years during the club’s difficult financial situation. However, there has also been instances...
Barcelona's Brazilian forward #19 Vitor Roque and Barcelona's Brazilian forward #11 Raphinha react at the end of the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and UD Las Palmas at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona on March 30, 2024.
€30m player has now seemingly fired shots at Barcelona after brace against Mexico
Barcelona have not always made the smartest of decisions in the transfer market in recent times and one of the most contentious...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 31: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real Valladolid CF at Camp Nou on August 31, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Hansi Flick marks perfect start to life as Barcelona manager with August accolade
Barcelona could not have asked for a better start to life under Hansi Flick even if a genie had appeared in front...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 12: Eric García 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.
FC Porto tried to sign €20m player from Barcelona this summer
Barcelona’s summer transfer window was characterized by a scramble to get players registered in time for La Liga. They made one major...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 12: Sergi Dominguez of FC Barcelona run with the ball during the Joan Gamper Trophy match between FC Barcelona and AS Monaco at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on August 12, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Subsidiary manager offers promising update after latest Barcelona debutant’s injury
It might have been around 10 days since Hansi Flick’s Barcelona dismantled Real Valladolid at home but it still feels fresh in...
MADRID, SPAIN - AUGUST 27: Dani Olmo of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his sides second goal during the La Liga match between Rayo Vallecano and FC Barcelona at Estadio de Vallecas on August 27, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.
International manager confirms 26-year-old Barcelona player suffered a knock
International breaks are always a cause of concern amongst Barcelona fans considering the number of injuries the club has faced in previous...