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.

Spain's forward #19 Lamine Yamal gestures during the UEFA Euro 2024 quarter-final football match between Spain and Germany at the Stuttgart Arena in Stuttgart on July 5, 2024.
Official: Four Barcelona players named in Spain squad
Spain has had an excellent year in football so far, winning both the Euros and the Olympics recently. La Roja was easily...
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.
Dani Olmo names one new Barcelona teammate who has surprised him the most
Dani Olmo has been a Barcelona player for a few weeks now and he has already made his debut for the club....
BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 12: Hansi Flick, head coach 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.
Bayern Munich duo reacts to UCL clash with Barcelona and Hansi Flick reunion
Barcelona found out who they will face in the Champions League group stages this season and there is one familiar face –...
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.
Dani Olmo reveals how Deco and Hansi Flick paved his path to Barcelona
It’s been a few days since Barcelona’s impressive 2-1 win over Rayo Vallecano and the biggest talking point from the game after...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 19: FC Barcelona football Coordinator Bojan Krkic and FC Barcelona Sports Director Deco look on from the stands during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on May 19, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Bojan Krkic reacts to Barcelona UCL draw and makes bold statement
The UEFA Champions League group stage draw for the 2024/25 season took place earlier today. The format of the competition has been...
Barcelona forward Ansu Fati.
Barcelona could recover 21-year-old player right after the international break
At this point, Barcelona would do anything to hear some good news after everything that has happened with Marc Bernal and the...