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 - NOVEMBER 02: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, applauds his team during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Elche CF at Spotify Camp Nou on November 02, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Hansi Flick calls up Barcelona Atletic captain to train with first-team amid defensive injuries
FC Barcelona are once again dealing with growing injury concerns just when the situation had begun to look more stable in recent...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 03: Raphinha of FC Barcelona applauds 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.
‘We gave everything we had‘ — Raphinha salutes fans and promises Barcelona response after cruel exit
Playing against all odds, FC Barcelona once again put in a very strong performance as they took to the Spotify Camp Nou...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 03: Marc Bernal of FC Barcelona applauds 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.
Barcelona exit from Copa del Rey leaves Marc Bernal convinced future success will come
The midfielder Marc Bernal put in a memorable performance last night in the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final against...
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.
‘We gave everything‘ — Hansi Flick gives his verdict after Barcelona fall short of cup final
FC Barcelona put in a heroic performance in the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final against Atletico Madrid last night,...
MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 12: Marc Casado of FC Barcelona is shown a yellow card by referee Juan Martinez Munuera during the Copa Del Rey Semi-Final First Leg match between Atletico de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on February 12, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.
Midfield opportunity slips as 22-year-old Barcelona player battles fitness concerns – Report
After breaking through last season and establishing himself as a reliable option at the highest level, Marc Casado is enduring a far...
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.
Flick may revive false-nine system as Barcelona seek comeback vs Atletico Madrid amid injuries and suspensions
Following their encouraging win against Villarreal in La Liga, FC Barcelona are set to face one of the biggest challenges of this...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 01: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona comforts his team mate Pedri of FC Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD2 match between FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on October 01, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
“Calmed everything down”… Villarreal midfielder highlights how one Barcelona star made his team lose belief
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - December 20: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, speaks to the media during a press conference ahead of the La Liga match against Villarreal CF at Estadio de la Cerámica on December 20, 2025 in in Barcelona, Spain.
Hansi Flick talks Lamine Yamal, Atletico Madrid tie, Marcelino after Barcelona 4-0 Villarreal
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 28: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF at Spotify Camp Nou on February 28, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
“I’ve recovered my smile”… Lamine Yamal reveals recent emotional problems after scoring a hat-trick in Barcelona vs Villarreal
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VITORIA-GASTEIZ, SPAIN - MARCH 08: Head coach Marcelino Garcia Toral of Villarreal FC reacts during the LaLiga match between Deportivo Alaves and Villarreal CF at Estadio de Mendizorroza on March 08, 2025 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.
“If we give Lamine a highway”… Marcelino highlights Barcelona star’s contribution while ruing his team’s weaknesses
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SANTANDER, SPAIN - JANUARY 15: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, gestures 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.
Barcelona interested in Yann Bisseck after Hansi Flick identifies him as top priority – Report
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Pedri of FC Barcelona looks on during the warm up prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Real Sociedad at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.
23-year-old Barcelona star set to start against Villarreal after month-long absence
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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.
Barcelona prepared to keep Rashford with no new contract talks needed – Report
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - December 20: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, speaks to the media during a press conference ahead of the La Liga match against Villarreal CF at Estadio de la Cerámica on December 20, 2025 in in Barcelona, Spain.
Every word Hansi Flick said in his Barcelona vs Villarreal pre-match press conference
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Newcastle United vs FC Barcelona: Match preview
Newcastle test awaits Barcelona despite kinder Champions League bracket
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FC Barcelona midfielder Gavi controls the ball in a preseason friendly against Vissel Kobe.
Barcelona set tentative date for Gavi’s return to matchday squad
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SANTANDER, SPAIN - JANUARY 15: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, gestures 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.
Five midfield combinations Hansi Flick has tested previously without Frenkie De Jong
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Picture shows FC Barcelona's badge displayed on a wall of the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona.
Barcelona lead Europe in shirt and merchandise revenue, UEFA report shows
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Luis Enrique, Head Coach of Paris Saint-Germain, looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD2 match between FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.
Luis Enrique compares possible Barcelona tie to other recurring European classics
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Gerard Martin plays during the match between FC Barcelona and Athletic Club, corresponding to week 13 of LaLiga EA Sports, at the Spotify Camp Nou, in Barcelona, Spain, on November 22, 2025.
23-year-old Barcelona defender consolidates role under Flick after last season’s emergence
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