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 - 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
Ter Stegen shares heartfelt message after injury leads to surgery decision
One of the most notable moves made by FC Barcelona in the recently closed winter transfer window was the departure of German...
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - JANUARY 28: Cristian Romero of Tottenham Hotspur acknowledges the fans after the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD8 match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Tottenham Hotspur at Frankfurt Stadion on January 28, 2026 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Tottenham captain reappears on Barcelona radar – Report
Since losing Inigo Martinez in the previous summer transfer window, FC Barcelona have continuously been linked with defensive reinforcements as they look...
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: Marcus Rashford of FC Barcelona takes part in an exercise during a training session ahead of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 against Newcastle United at St James' Park on September 17, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
Rashford prioritizes staying at Barcelona over Old Trafford return – Report
Marcus Rashford joined FC Barcelona on loan from Manchester United during last summer’s transfer window, and although he is not an automatic...
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 11: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona reacts during the Spanish Super Cup Final between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium on January 11, 2026 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Lamine Yamal overtakes Maradona in Barcelona history
Despite having suffered from some physical problems, including pubalgia, in recent months, the Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has started the year 2026...
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.
€200m Barcelona star reduces social media activity, concentrates on football
FC Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal burst onto the scene at an incredibly young age, breaking records and delivering remarkable performances for the...
Injured Barcelona midfielders Gavi and Pedri pose together on the pitch after training as they continue their recoveries.
Barcelona midfield star Gavi makes progress in recovery
Although injuries and physical setbacks have heavily impacted FC Barcelona since the beginning of the 2025–26 season, the situation is gradually improving...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 02: Julian Alvarez of Atletico Madrid looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Atletico de Madrid at Spotify Camp Nou on December 02, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
€100 million-rated La Liga ace sends fresh signal to Barcelona amid transfer speculation – Report
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta faces the media at Spotify Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain.
Joan Laporta talks Yamal, Araujo, Camp Nou, Barcelona elections after 2-1 win against Albacete
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Picture shows FC Barcelona's badge displayed on a wall of the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona.
Possible opponents for Barcelona in Copa del Rey semis – everything you need to know
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ALBACETE, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 03: Ronald Araujo of FC Barcelona scores his team's second 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.
‘Hansi is like a father to us‘ — Barcelona captain praises Flick’s handling of players after Albacete win
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ALBACETE, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 03: Alberto Gonzalez, Head Coach of Albacete Balompie, looks on prior to the Copa Del Rey Quarter Final match between Albacete Balompie and FC Barcelona at Estadio Carlos Belmonte on February 03, 2026 in Albacete, Spain.
‘We always believed‘ — Albacete coach reflects on Barcelona loss
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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.
‘I’m proud of the team‘ — Hansi Flick reacts after Barcelona beat Albacete 2-1 in Copa del Rey quarterfinal
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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 happy with Rashford, decision to keep him communicated to player
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 10: Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona is presented to the fans prior to the Joan Gamper Trophy match between FC Barcelona and Como1907 at Estadi Johan Cruyff on August 10, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona forward to decide stay or exit by April – Report
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Picture shows FC Barcelona's badge displayed on a wall of the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona.
Barcelona only €10m away from achieving 1:1 fair play rule – Report
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Albacete head coach Alberto Gonzalez.
‘This is the day’ – Albacete coach hopes to repeat Real Madrid upset vs Barcelona
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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 promises Flick contract ‘as long as he wants‘ if re-elected Barcelona president
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 29: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Deportivo Alaves at Spotify Camp Nou on November 29, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
‘I hope I can stay here for my entire life‘ — Lamine Yamal speaks about future at Barcelona
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JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 11: Raphinha of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Spanish Super Cup Final between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium on January 11, 2026 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
‘I’m trying to recover‘ — Raphinha opens up on recent injury setback and life at Barcelona
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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 Ter Stegen, Raphinha, Rashford, Balde, Gavi, Ferran ahead of Albacete vs Barcelona
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