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.

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 18: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's third goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg match between FC Barcelona and Newcastle United FC at Camp Nou on March 18, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
The behind-the-scenes tale of Lamine Yamal’s penalty against Newcastle United
Lamine Yamal’s penalty against Newcastle United was not just a moment of individual nerve. According to Mundo Deportivo, there was a carefully...
Eric Garcia of FC Barcelona warms up prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Oviedo and FC Barcelona at Carlos Tartiere.
Accumulation of minutes is now taking a toll on Flick’s most trusted Barcelona star in recent weeks – Report
One of the biggest surprise stories of the season from an FC Barcelona perspective is Eric Garcia. Once considered dispensable by the...
SEVILLE, SPAIN - DECEMBER 06: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Betis Balompie and FC Barcelona at Estadio La Cartuja on December 06, 2025 in Seville, Spain.
Barcelona will approach the upcoming pre-season camp slightly differently from recent summers – Report
Barcelona are set to alter their usual summer preparations ahead of next season, with the club moving away from the kind of...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 22: Construction on new stands is pictured as fans sit in completed seating prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Athletic Club at Spotify Camp Nou on November 22, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Report outlines potential solution to solve Camp Nou visibility issues
FC Barcelona have enjoyed an unbelievable start to life back at Spotify Camp Nou. The renovated stadium has become a fortress, with...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 03: Gerard Martin, Marc Bernal and Joao Cancelo of FC Barcelona, applaud the fans after the Copa Del Rey Semi Final Second Leg match between FC Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid at Camp Nou on March 03, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
Versatile Barcelona youngster is now enhancing his reputation with every passing game – Report
Gerard Martin is quietly turning into one of most reliable defensive assets for FC Barcelona. Once considered not good enough for the...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 18: Gerard Martin of FC Barcelona looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg match between FC Barcelona and Newcastle United FC at Camp Nou on March 18, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
‘We had two mistakes‘ — 24-year-old Barcelona defender self-critical despite 7-2 win over Newcastle
Gerard Martin may have had plenty of reasons to celebrate after an emphatic 7-2 Barcelona win over Newcastle United, but the defender’s...