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.

GIRONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 16: Fran Beltran of Girona FC celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Girona FC and FC Barcelona at Montilivi Stadium on February 16, 2026 in Girona, Spain.
Kounde and Vinicius incidents spark consequences as CTA punishes VAR referees
The La Liga matchday 24, which saw FC Barcelona lose their leadership of the table to Real Madrid, was marred by refereeing...
Eric Garcia of FC Barcelona warms up prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Oviedo and FC Barcelona at Carlos Tartiere.
25-year-old Barcelona star avoids layoff as medical tests rule out injury
Last Monday’s derby against Girona was one of the more forgettable nights for FC Barcelona this season. The Catalan giants not only...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 17: FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta gives a press conference in response to recent allegations over payments made to referees by the club, at Spotify Camp Nou on April 17, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. UEFA and Spanish authorities are investigating Barcelona over the payment of millions of euros to the company of Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira, the former vice-president of Spanish football's refereeing committee. If found guilty, UEFA's investigation could lead to a Champions League ban for the club.
Joan Laporta launches ‘Defensem el Barça’ campaign ahead of Barcelona elections
FC Barcelona are currently undergoing a period of significant change as the electoral process intensifies, with the presidential elections scheduled for March....
GIRONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 16: Dani Olmo and Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona speak to Referee Cesar Soto during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Girona FC and FC Barcelona at Montilivi Stadium on February 16, 2026 in Girona, Spain.
Referee appointment data shows Madrid committee heavily involved in Barcelona matches – Report
Following the defeats to Atletico Madrid and Girona, the issue of refereeing is in the spotlight in the narrative surrounding FC Barcelona....
Picture shows FC Barcelona's badge displayed on a wall of the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona.
Barcelona watch Abde and Virgili excel while Rashford cost divides opinion – Report
The La Liga matchday 24 was not a round to remember for FC Barcelona fans, as they watched their team lose 2-1...
GIRONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 16: Michel, Head Coach of Girona FC, looks on prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Girona FC and FC Barcelona at Montilivi Stadium on February 16, 2026 in Girona, Spain.
‘It’s very unfair to focus on a single incident‘ — Michel downplays refereeing debate following Girona’s win over Barcelona
FC Barcelona endured another difficult night as they visited Montilivi for their last league game against Girona, and ended up losing 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.
‘We didn’t do our job‘ — Hansi Flick delivers blunt self-criticism after Barcelona defeat at Montilivi
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Club NXT winger Jessi Bisiwu.
Agent confirms Barcelona among clubs officially in contact with Jessi Bisiwu
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MADRID, SPAIN - AUGUST 31: Pedri of FC Barcelona being followed by Jorge de Frutos of Rayo Vallecano during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Rayo Vallecano de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Estadio de Vallecas on August 31, 2025 in Madrid, Spain.
Metropolitano collapse reinforces 23-year-old Barcelona star’s importance – Report
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DORTMUND, GERMANY - DECEMBER 02: Julian Ryerson of Borussia Dortmund gestures during the DFB Cup round of 16 match between Borussia Dortmund and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Signal Iduna Park on December 02, 2025 in Dortmund, Germany.
Barcelona seek versatile fullback as Ryerson impresses in Germany
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Frenkie de Jong of FC Barcelona reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD2 match between FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.
Two Barcelona players on yellow-card alert ahead of Girona clash
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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.
Hansi Flick confirms Raphinha fit, provides updates on Pedri, Gavi, and Rashford ahead of Girona vs Barcelona
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Mateu Alemany, Football Director of Atletico Madrid.
‘If it’s small, it’s still offside‘ — Mateu Alemany downplays referee controversy following Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid semi-final
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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
Julian Nagelsmann comments on on-loan Barcelona star’s chances of making it to the World Cup
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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 concerned about the form of two players after Atletico Madrid defeat
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 15: Sergio 'Kun' Aguero of FC Barcelona applauds during a press conference to announce his retirement from football at Camp Nou on December 15, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain.
Sergio Aguero names one player who can allow Barcelona to turn the score around against Atletico Madrid
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 29: General view inside the stadium as players as FC Barcelona pose for a team photo prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Deportivo Alaves at Spotify Camp Nou on November 29, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona dressing room still believing in a comeback in Copa del Rey semi-final
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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 and Barcelona players held a tense meeting after Atletico Madrid defeat – Report
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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.
CTA reveals cause of semi-automated offside failure in Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona
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MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 12: Referee Juan Martinez Munuera gestures for a direct free kick after a handball from Eric Garcia of FC Barcelona (not pictured) 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.
Barcelona weigh next steps as refereeing and VAR spark outrage in Atletico Madrid clash
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