Ahmad Sarmad Ansari

Ahmad Sarmad Ansari

Ahmad Sarmad Ansari has been covering Spanish football as a writer for Sempre Barca since 2022 and has been an avid football fanatic since 2010. He mainly covers on and off-field happenings taking place at Barcelona including transfer news, administrative changes, match reports, and any other eventful news coming out of the club.

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - JANUARY 04: Jean-Philippe Mateta of Crystal Palace looks on prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Crystal Palace at St James' Park on January 04, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
28-year-old Crystal Palace forward attracts interest from Barcelona – Report
FC Barcelona are expected to oversee a significant change in their attack in the upcoming summer transfer window, as Robert Lewandowski is...
SANTANDER, SPAIN - JANUARY 15: Ferran Torres of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's first goal with Jules Kounde during the Copa del Rey Round of 16 match between Racing de Santander and FC Barcelona at El Sardinero on January 15, 2026 in Santander, Spain.
27-year-old Barcelona star showing signs of fatigue after accumulating heavy minutes
As the season enters a decisive phase, workload management has become one of the key challenges for Barcelona boss Hansi Flick. Players...
SEVILLE, SPAIN - OCTOBER 05: Marcus Rashford of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Sevilla FC and FC Barcelona at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on October 05, 2025 in Seville, Spain.
No discounts for Barcelona as Rashford fee set – Report
It remains to be seen what moves FC Barcelona would be making in the next summer transfer window, but one operation that...
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 07: Ferran Torres of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Spanish Super Cup Semi-Final match between Barcelona and Athletic Club at King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium on January 07, 2026 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
25-year-old Barcelona star ready to bite again against Atletico Madrid at Metropolitano
FC Barcelona will resume their Copa del Rey title defence on Thursday with a demanding visit to the Metropolitano, where they face...
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona looks on during a training session ahead of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 against Newcastle United at St James' Park on September 17, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
Barcelona forward receives first formal offer from MLS club – Report
Despite still being a very important member of the FC Barcelona squad, the striker Robert Lewandowski is facing a highly uncertain future...
Barcelona Presidential candidate Victor Font.
Barcelona elections: Pre-candidate Victor Font promises to present Hansi Flick a project that will ‘blow him away’
Although results on the pitch have largely remained stable, FC Barcelona as an institution is currently navigating a period of uncertainty with...
Injured Barcelona midfielders Gavi and Pedri pose together on the pitch after training as they continue their recoveries.
Barcelona midfield star takes another step forward in injury recovery
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JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 11: Raphinha of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Spanish Super Cup Final between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium on January 11, 2026 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
29-year-old Barcelona star admits he is a doubt for Copa del Rey semi-final first leg against Atletico Madrid
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PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC - JANUARY 21: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD7 match between SK Slavia Praha and FC Barcelona at Eden Arena on January 21, 2026 in Prague, Czech Republic.
Hansi Flick’s confidence in 22-year-old Barcelona player proven real by increased minutes after bench spell – Report
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Picture shows FC Barcelona's badge displayed on a wall of the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona.
Official: Presidential elections kick off at FC Barcelona
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Eric Garcia of FC Barcelona warms up prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Oviedo and FC Barcelona at Carlos Tartiere.
Barcelona defender continues to build strong case for Spain recall ahead of 2026 World Cup – Report
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 07: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammate Alejandro Balde during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and RCD Mallorca at Spotify Camp Nou on February 07, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
‘They were superior‘ — Mallorca manager explains why his side fell short against Barcelona
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 07: Marc Bernal of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and RCD Mallorca at Spotify Camp Nou on February 07, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
‘I thought a lot about last year‘ — Marc Bernal shares emotions after scoring first-ever senior goal for Barcelona
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Barcelona midfielder Tommy Marques with Hansi Flick after making his first team debut.
‘It’s a dream come true‘ — Tommy Marques speaks out following Barcelona first-team debut
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PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC - JANUARY 21: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD7 match between SK Slavia Praha and FC Barcelona at Eden Arena on January 21, 2026 in Prague, Czech Republic.
‘I’m not happy with the first half’ — Hansi Flick delivers honest verdict after Barcelona beat Mallorca 3-0
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Official 2025/26 Barcelona squad photo.
Barcelona teammates react to Ter Stegen’s heartfelt injury update
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GIRONA, SPAIN - JANUARY 26: Marc-Andre ter Stegen of Girona FC looks on after the LaLiga EA Sports match between Girona FC and Getafe CF at Montilivi Stadium on January 26, 2026 in Girona, Spain
Ter Stegen shares heartfelt message after injury leads to surgery decision
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FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - JANUARY 28: Cristian Romero of Tottenham Hotspur acknowledges the fans after the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD8 match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Tottenham Hotspur at Frankfurt Stadion on January 28, 2026 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Tottenham captain reappears on Barcelona radar – Report
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NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: Marcus Rashford of FC Barcelona takes part in an exercise during a training session ahead of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 against Newcastle United at St James' Park on September 17, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
Rashford prioritizes staying at Barcelona over Old Trafford return – Report
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JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 11: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona reacts during the Spanish Super Cup Final between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium on January 11, 2026 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Lamine Yamal overtakes Maradona in Barcelona history
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