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.

BARCELONA, SPAIN - JANUARY 29: Raphinha of FC Barcelona looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD8 match between FC Barcelona and Atalanta BC at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on January 29, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
‘This has happened to us many times’… Barcelona winger identifies the key ingredient that allows his team to never give up
FC Barcelona paved their way to another La Liga title as they beat Real Madrid with a 4-3 scoreline last night. With...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 11: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg match between FC Barcelona and SL Benfica at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on March 11, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
‘It was crucial to win’… Barcelona star highlights the importance of yesterday’s win over Real Madrid
FC Barcelona won yet another El Clásico, taking their tally to four wins in four games this season, as they beat Real...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 11: Alejandro Balde of FC Barcelona runs with the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg match between FC Barcelona and SL Benfica at on March 11, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
‘Been a difficult few weeks’… 21-year-old Barcelona fullback delighted with El Clasico win and his return from injury
After their elimination from the UCL, there could have been no better way for FC Barcelona than a win in El Clásico...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 21: Gavi of FC Barcelona reacts during the LaLiga match between FC Barcelona and Atletico de Madrid at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on December 21, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
‘It’s clear’… Barcelona midfielder highlights one area of improvement for his team after El Clasico win
FC Barcelona secured their grip on the La Liga title yesterday as they got a 4-3 win over Real Madrid. With this...
MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 26: Fermin Lopez of FC Barcelona reacts during the LaLiga match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on October 26, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.
‘We’re used to it’… 22-year-old Barcelona midfielder comments on the refereeing controversies in latest El Clasico
FC Barcelona almost wrapped up the La Liga title last night as they got a 4-3 win over Real Madrid. This win...
MUNICH, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 25: Luis Enrique, head coach of PSG looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD5 training session at Football Arena Munich on November 25, 2024 in Munich, Germany.
Luis Enrique gives his prediction for today’s Barcelona vs Real Madrid tie
FC Barcelona were unable to advance to the UEFA Champions League final as they were beaten by Inter Milan in the semi-final...
HEIDENHEIM, GERMANY - APRIL 05: Jonathan Tah of Bayer 04 Leverkusen in action during the Bundesliga match between 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Voith-Arena on April 05, 2025 in Heidenheim, Germany.
‘I’ll make a decision soon’… Jonathan Tah makes his desires for the future clear amid links with Barcelona
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 23: Raphinha of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal and his hat-trick goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD3 match between FC Barcelona and FC Bayern Munchen at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on October 23, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Raphinha talks his future at Barcelona, El Clasico, Lewandowski, Yamal in recent interview
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SEVILLE, SPAIN - APRIL 26: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona celebrates after winning the Copa del Rey Final match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at Estadio de La Cartuja on April 26, 2025 in Seville, Spain.
5 wins, 1 defeat: Barcelona star has a clear advantage over his superstar rival at Real Madrid
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 3: Carlo Ancelotti, head coach of Real Madrid walks onto the pitch before in the pre-season friendly match against the FC Barcelona at MetLife Stadium on August 3, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
‘If Barça wins tomorrow’… Carlo Ancelotti opines on the La Liga race ahead of Barcelona vs Real Madrid
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SEVILLE, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 09: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on prior to the LaLiga match between Sevilla FC and FC Barcelona at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on February 09, 2025 in Seville, Spain.
Hansi Flick reveals whether two recently recovered players will start for Barcelona against Real Madrid
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - JULY 25: Hansi Flick faces the media as he is unveiled as new FC Barcelona Coach at Spotify Camp Nou on July 25, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Hansi Flick talks Gerard Martin, Lewandowski, Balde, Szczesny ahead of Barcelona vs Real Madrid
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 01: Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD2 match between FC Barcelona and BSC Young Boys at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on October 01, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Three previously injured players continue to train as Barcelona prepare for the match against Real Madrid
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Barcelona forward Ferran Torres celebrates after scoring a goal against Borussia Dortmund.
Ferran Torres highlights one aspect that sets Hansi Flick apart from Pep Guardiola
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NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: Ilkay Gundogan of Manchester City looks on during the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Manchester City FC at St James' Park on September 28, 2024 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
‘The club apparently had other plans’… Ilkay Gundogan opens up on his departure from Barcelona
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Bayer Leverkusen's Dutch defender #30 Jeremie Frimpong celebrates scoring the 4-1 goal during the German first division Bundesliga football match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayer 04 Leverkusen in Frankfurt am Main, western Germany on May 5, 2024.
Barcelona remains the only realistic option as €50m-rated Bundesliga star wants to play in La Liga next season
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 02: Ronald Araujo of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the La Liga EA match between FC Barcelona and Real Sociedad at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 02, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
‘I acknowledge it’… Barcelona captain shares a heartfelt message as he faces criticism for another costly performance
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MILAN, ITALY - APRIL 23: Alessandro Bastoni of FC Internazionale looks on during the warm up prior to the coppa Italia Semi Final match between FC Internazionale and AC Milan at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 23, 2025 in Milan, Italy.
‘You’re a monster’… Alessandro Bastoni hails Barcelona winger and Hansi Flick’s team after eliminating them in the UCL semi-final
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 25: Head Coach Hansi Flick of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga match between FC Barcelona and Getafe CF at Estadi Lluis Companys on September 25, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Hansi Flick facing three significant challenges ahead of the La Liga encounter between Barcelona and Real Madrid
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VITORIA-GASTEIZ, SPAIN - OCTOBER 06: Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona reacts during the LaLiga match between Deportivo Alaves and FC Barcelona at Estadio de Mendizorroza on October 06, 2024 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.
Barcelona star issues a forceful rebuke after reports implicate him in a controversy with Robert Lewandowski
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