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.

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
Several young players made their breakthrough into the FC Barcelona first team during Hansi Flick’s first season in charge of the Blaugrana...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 22: Fermin Lopez of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Levante UD at Spotify Camp Nou on February 22, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona midfield star continues fine form in 2025/26 season, approaching double the output of Vitinha and Bellingham
Although he does not enjoy the spotlight as much as some other La Masia graduates, like Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi, the...
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.
18-year-old Barcelona midfield gem emerges as a reliable option for Hansi Flick in season run-in – Report
Right from the very beginning of his tenure at FC Barcelona, Hansi Flick was not hesitant in giving opportunities to youngsters from...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 22: Joao Cancelo of FC Barcelona controls the ball during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Levante UD at Spotify Camp Nou on February 22, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
Joao Cancelo shines in Levante rout, calls it his best game back at Barcelona
FC Barcelona put in a great performance last night, which helped them get back to the top of the La Liga table...
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.
‘He’s human‘ — Hansi Flick addresses Yamal’s reaction after substitution vs Levante
FC Barcelona retook the leadership of the La Liga table last night after having defeated Levante with a 3-0 scoreline. After the...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 22: Fermin Lopez of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Levante UD at Spotify Camp Nou on February 22, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
‘We did some self-criticism‘ — Fermin Lopez reflects on Barcelona’s turnaround after two defeats
Hansi Flick made several changes to his team for last night’s game against Levante, but was still able to get the required...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 18: Pedri of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Girona FC at Spotify Camp Nou on October 18, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Pedri returns to Barcelona after injury as Camp Nou erupts in chants
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MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 26: Alejandro Balde of FC Barcelona looks on as he inspects the pitch prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on October 26, 2025 in Madrid, Spain.
Alejandro Balde’s place at left-back under threat at FC Barcelona – Report
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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 talks Cancelo, Yamal, Bernal, Joan Garcia, Real Madrid’s slip after Barcelona 3-0 Levante
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PARIS, FRANCE - FEBRUARY 8: Dro Fernandez #27 of Paris Saint-Germain looks on during the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique de Marseille at Parc des Princes on February 8, 2026 in Paris, France.
‘I came here to play‘ — Dro Fernandez sends implied message to Barcelona over minutes after first PSG start
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Deco, the Sporting Director of FC Barcelona.
Barcelona summer rebuild: Deco plans two sales to fund summer signings
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GUADALAJARA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 16: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on prior to the Copa del Rey match between CD Guadalajara and FC Barcelona at Estadio Pedro Escartin on December 16, 2025 in Guadalajara, Spain.
Hansi Flick reveals details of honest Barcelona team talk ahead of Levante clash
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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.
‘When you watch the games‘ — Hansi Flick outlines key areas Barcelona must improve ahead of Levante 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.
Every word Hansi Flick said in his Barcelona vs Levante press conference including Pedri and Gavi updates
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BREMEN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 14: Harry Kane of FC Bayern Munich claps during the Bundesliga match between SV Werder Bremen and FC Bayern München at Weserstadion on February 14, 2026 in Bremen, Germany.
‘I haven’t heard anything about it‘ — Harry Kane reacts to Xavier Vilajoana’s Barcelona claims
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MADRID, SPAIN - DECEMBER 01: Nobel Mendy of Rayo Vallecano celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Rayo Vallecano de Madrid and Valencia CF at Estadio de Vallecas on December 01, 2025 in Madrid, Spain.
€10 million proposal in the works as Barcelona targets Real Betis loanee Nobel Mendy — Report
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ALBACETE, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 03: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Copa Del Rey Quarter Final match between Albacete Balompie and FC Barcelona at Estadio Carlos Belmonte on February 03, 2026 in Albacete, Spain.
The stats that prove the unmatched attacking impact of Lamine Yamal in Europe’s top leagues
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MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 26: Alejandro Balde of FC Barcelona looks on as he inspects the pitch prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on October 26, 2025 in Madrid, Spain.
Barcelona full-back attracts interest from Inter Milan and Manchester United – Report
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 30: Marcus Thuram of FC Internazionale Milano looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg match between FC Barcelona and FC Internazionale Milano at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on April 30, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona linked with €60m French striker whose father once played for club – Report
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Injured Barcelona midfielders Gavi and Pedri pose together on the pitch after training as they continue their recoveries.
Barcelona map out Pedri recovery plan ahead of Copa del Rey semi-final second leg
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