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.

SEVILLE, SPAIN - JANUARY 21: Xavi, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, reacts as he inspects the pitch prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Betis and FC Barcelona at Estadio Benito Villamarin on January 21, 2024 in Seville, Spain.
Xavi reaping the benefits of €40m-rated Barcelona star’s changed role – report
For the last few weeks, there has been a clear improvement in the defensive performances of FC Barcelona. The Catalans have kept...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 08: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammates during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and RCD Mallorca at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 08, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona reject €200 million offer from PSG for prodigious winger
Amidst the lack of results and Xavi’s decision to leave the club, the biggest positive that FC Barcelona can take away from...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 08: Vedat Muriqi of RCD Mallorca holds the ball whilst under pressure from Pau Cubarsi of FC Barcelona during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and RCD Mallorca at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 08, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 08: Vedat Muriqi of RCD Mallorca holds the ball whilst under pressure from Pau Cubarsi of FC Barcelona during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and RCD Mallorca at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 08, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Young Barcelona sentinel proves his mettle once again – report
FC Barcelona got an all-important victory in their last La Liga match against Mallorca, and the press has been filled with praises...
Barcelona's Spanish coach Xavi attends a training session at the Joan Gamper training ground in Sant Joan Despi, near Barcelona, on January 30, 2024.
Xavi’s gamble seems to be paying off at Barcelona – report
FC Barcelona had to go through a shocking turn of events in January when Xavi Hernandez announced his decision to step down...
Barcelona's Spanish forward #27 Lamine Yamal celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and RCD Mallorca at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona on March 8, 2024.
Barcelona look to protect 16-year-old gem from his predecessor’s fate
Although the results have not always gone in their favor, FC Barcelona fans still have a lot of reasons to remember the...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 08: Inigo Martinez of FC Barcelona reacts after receiving a yellow card by referee Iglesias Villanueva during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and RCD Mallorca at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 08, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Spanish veteran praises Barcelona pearl after Mallorca clash
Several players stood out as FC Barcelona clinched a victory in their last La Liga match against Mallorca. Lamine Yamal was once...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 08: Vedat Muriqi of RCD Mallorca holds the ball whilst under pressure from Pau Cubarsi of FC Barcelona during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and RCD Mallorca at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 08, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 08: Vedat Muriqi of RCD Mallorca holds the ball whilst under pressure from Pau Cubarsi of FC Barcelona during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and RCD Mallorca at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 08, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona gem filled with pride as Barcelona fans chant his name
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Barcelona's Spanish forward #27 Lamine Yamal celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and RCD Mallorca at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona on March 8, 2024.
16-year-old Barcelona hero talks after Mallorca win – report
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BILBAO, SPAIN - MARCH 03: Xavi, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Athletic Bilbao and FC Barcelona at Estadio de San Mames on March 03, 2024 in Bilbao, Spain.
Xavi talks Cubarsi, Yamal, Christensen, Cancelo after Barcelona 1-0 Mallorca
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 01: Lorenzo Colombo #29 of AC Milan battles for the ball with Mika Faye #30 of FC Barcelona during the second half of a preseason friendly match during the 2023 Soccer Champions Tour at Allegiant Stadium on August 01, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Barcelona defensive prodigy gets his first senior team squad call-up
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SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - DECEMBER 17: Ez Abde of Real Betis duels for the ball with Mikel Merino of Real Sociedad during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Sociedad and Real Betis at Reale Arena on December 17, 2023 in San Sebastian, Spain.
Winger with 50% Barcelona ownership unable to increase his value
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 24: Joao Felix of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Getafe CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on February 24, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Official: Barcelona announce squad for the match against Mallorca
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Dortmund's German forward #11 Marco Reus (L) and PSV's US midfielder #08 Sergino Dest fight for the ball during the UEFA Champions League round of 16, first leg football match between against PSV Eindhoven and Borussia Dortmund at the The Philips Stadium, in Eindhoven on February 20, 2024.
PSV want to buy Barcelona loanee but face two problems
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Sporting Lisbon's Danish midfielder #42 Morten Hjulmand warms up before the UEFA Europa League group D football match between Atalanta and Sporting Lisbon at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo on November 30, 2023.
Barcelona eyeing €26 million-rated Danish pivot, Deco likes the player
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Barcelona's Spanish forward #07 Ferran Torres (C), flanked by Barcelona's Spanish midfielder #32 Fermin Lopez (L) and Barcelona's Spanish forward #27 Lamine Yamal, celebrates scoring the opening goal during the UEFA Champions League 1st round Group H football match between FC Barcelona and Shakhtar Donetsk at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona on October 25, 2023.
Barcelona winger set to miss Mallorca, Napoli match in jeopardy
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GIRONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 26: Head coach Miguel Sanchez 'Michel' of Girona FC looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Girona FC and Rayo Vallecano at Montilivi Stadium on February 26, 2024 in Girona, Spain.
Girona coach names one player he would want to take from Barcelona
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Barcelona's Portuguese defender #02 Joao Cancelo reacts during the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and Athletic Club Bilbao at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona on October 22, 2023.
Man City loanee’s continuity at Barcelona getting complicated
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NAPLES, ITALY - FEBRUARY 21: Inigo Martinez of FC Barcellona during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 first leg match between SSC Napoli and FC Barcelona at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on February 21, 2024 in Naples, Italy.
Barcelona considering an exit for defender after only one season
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Barcelona's Spanish coach Xavi addresses a press conference at the Joan Gamper training ground in Sant Joan Despi, near Barcelona, on January 30, 2024.
Xavi talks Pedri, Roque, Fermin, Ancelotti ahead of Barcelona vs Mallorca
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17-year-old Ghanaian defensive prodigy on trial with Barcelona
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