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.

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 18: Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona celebrates the victory in 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.
Barcelona forward’s agent set for Juventus talks over potential summer move – Report
Although Robert Lewandowski has continued to play an important role for FC Barcelona this season, his future at the Catalan club remains...
Barcelona loanee Ansu Fati celebrating after scoring a gaol for AS Monaco.
AS Monaco willing to sign Ansu Fati permanently but set one key condition
The forward Ansu Fati is currently playing away from FC Barcelona on loan at AS Monaco in Ligue 1, as he continues...
VALENCIA, SPAIN - AUGUST 23: Andreas Christensen of FC Barcelona in action during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Levante UD and FC Barcelona at Ciutat de Valencia on August 23, 2025 in Valencia, Spain.
Barcelona defender turns down reduced renewal proposal – Report
The defender Andreas Christensen remains one of the players with the most uncertain futures at FC Barcelona as his contract runs down...
CAGLIARI, ITALY - MARCH 20: Marco Palestra of Cagliari in contrast during the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and SSC Napoli at Stadio Sant'Elia on March 20, 2026 in Cagliari, Italy.
Barcelona weigh full-back options with Marco Palestra on radar
FC Barcelona are continuing to plan ahead for the summer transfer window, with reinforcing the defence seen as one of the main...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - JANUARY 03: Roony Bardghji of FC Barcelona inspects the pitch prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and FC Barcelona at RCDE Stadium on January 03, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
Juventus join Monaco, Porto, and Real Betis in pursuit of 20-year-old Barcelona talent
One of the players FC Barcelona brought in to strengthen their attack last summer was winger Roony Bardghji. The 20-year-old arrived with...
CREMONA, ITALY - MARCH 01: Rafael Leao of AC Milan looks on during the Serie A match between US Cremonese and AC Milan at Stadio Giovanni Zini on March 01, 2026 in Cremona, Italy.
26-year-old Serie A winger fuels Barcelona links with fresh hint
With FC Barcelona yet to make a decision on whether they would exercise the purchase clause on Marcus Rashford, it remains to...
MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 04: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Atletico de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on April 04, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.
Barcelona summer planning paused as Flick targets La Liga first
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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.
Barcelona forward features in UEFA’s Champions League Team of the Week
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COLOGNE, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 01: Toni Kroos, German former football player, is interviewed by Sky News Sport Channel prior to the first matchday of the Icon League at Lanxess Arena on September 01, 2024 in Cologne, Germany. The Icon League, was founded in November last year. The aim of the small-sided indoor soccer league is to maximise the highlights of the game and create an innovative football spectacle.
‘If they don’t change the way they play‘ — Toni Kroos issues tactical warning to Barcelona
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Pini Zahavi, agent of FC Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski and head coach Hansi Flick.
Barcelona hold meeting with Pini Zahavi over Flick and Lewandowski
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Picture shows FC Barcelona's badge displayed on a wall of the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona.
Barcelona punch above weight as 97 teams outspend them this season
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MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 14: Alexander Sorloth of Atletico de Madrid celebrates after the final whistle of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Second Leg match between Club Atlético de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on April 14, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.
€20 million-rated Atletico Madrid star added to Barcelona striker shortlist
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MONACO, MONACO - OCTOBER 29: Javier Tebas, La Liga president give a speech during the SPORTEL Monaco 2024 - Global Sports Media & Technology Convention - Day Two at Grimaldi Forum on October 29, 2024 in Monaco, Monaco.
Javier Tebas says Barcelona are on the right track to meet 1:1 rule requirements
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Deco, the Sporting Director of FC Barcelona.
Barcelona aiming for three new signings plus Cancelo stay – Report
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 18: Fermin Lopez of FC Barcelona runs with the ball during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Girona FC at Spotify Camp Nou on October 18, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona midfield duo doubtful for Celta Vigo match after missing today’s training session
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Picture shows FC Barcelona's badge displayed on a wall of the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona.
European struggles continue as Barcelona fail to fix key issue
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MILAN, ITALY - MAY 06: Alessandro Bastoni of FC Internazionale celebrates after teammate Francesco Acerbi scores his team's third goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Barcelona at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 06, 2025 in Milan, Italy.
Barcelona consider including 19-year-old La Masia gem in Alessandro Bastoni deal
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 04: The Barcelona logo is seen on a flag waving above the stadium prior to the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final Leg One match between FC Barcelona and AS Roma at Camp Nou on April 4, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain.
Real Madrid and Barcelona dominate European football revenue tables – Report
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Picture shows FC Barcelona's badge displayed on a wall of the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona.
Barcelona top list for most red cards in UEFA Champions League in last 10 years
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 18: Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona celebrates the victory in 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.
Decision time nears for Barcelona forward as AC Milan accelerate talks – Report
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