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.

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.
Pre-match speech from Raphinha proved decisive for Barcelona in Spanish Super Cup final – Report
FC Barcelona celebrated another memorable victory over Real Madrid on Sunday, claiming the Spanish Super Cup with a performance that highlighted both...
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 11: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, gives instructions 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.
Why Hansi Flick should consider resting €30 million-rated Barcelona player against Racing Santander
The 2025-26 season has not been all smooth for FC Barcelona, but things have been getting better for the Blaugrana team since...
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.
Official: Barcelona announce squad for the Copa del Rey clash against Racing Santander
Having tasted victory in the Spanish Super Cup final, FC Barcelona are now set to play in another cup competition, as they...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 14: Marc Bernal of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Valencia CF at Estadi Johan Cruyff on September 14, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona to decide Marc Bernal’s future after Copa de Rey clash with Racing
Although FC Barcelona were not expected to have a very active winter transfer window, the club has still made a few moves,...
Picture shows FC Barcelona's badge displayed on a wall of the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona.
Barcelona monitor ‘Belinho operation’ as another Andy Bara prospect follows Mika Faye path
The strong commitment of FC Barcelona to identifying and developing young talent has become increasingly evident in recent seasons. Beyond the growing...
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 Cancelo, Joan Garcia, Xabi Alonso, Araujo, Alvaro Arbeloa ahead of Racing vs Barcelona
After winning the Spanish Super Cup last Sunday, FC Barcelona are now set to return to action with another cup match, this...
Deco, the Sporting Director of FC Barcelona.
Deco talks Xabi Alonso, relations with Real Madrid, Lewandowski, Raphinha, Flick’s renewal and Ter Stegen’s future
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JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 11: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, gives instructions 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.
Barcelona set for rotation as they face Real Racing Club in Copa del Rey
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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 explore alternatives to €30m Rashford buy option
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - JANUARY 03: Roony Bardghji of FC Barcelona inspects the pitch prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and FC Barcelona at RCDE Stadium on January 03, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona firmly reject winter loan exit for 20-year-old summer arrival – Report
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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.
Cameras capture brief confrontation between Lamine Yamal and Dean Huijsen during Spanish Super Cup final
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JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 11: Ronald Araujo of FC Barcelona lifts the Spanish Super Cup following their side's victory in 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.
Ronald Araujo sends heartfelt message after Barcelona win Spanish Super Cup
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JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 11: FC Barcelona players throw Ronald Araujo of FC Barcelona in the air following their side's victory in 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.
Report reveals Barcelona captain’s emotional speech before Supercopa final
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JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 11: Frenkie de Jong of FC Barcelona reacts after being shown a red card 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.
Report reveals the fixture Frenkie De Jong will miss for Barcelona after Supercopa red card
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S.L. Benfica defensive gem Daniel Banjaqui.
Young Portuguese right-back Daniel Banjaqui draws attention from Barcelona amid renewal talks with Benfica
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta faces the media at Spotify Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain.
Joan Laporta talks Ter Stegen, Cancelo, Raphinha, Perez, presidential election after Barcelona win Spanish Super Cup
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JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 11: Match referee, Jose Luis Munuera Montero shows Frenkie de Jong of FC Barcelona (not pictured) a red card as Pedri and Dani Olmo react 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.
‘The speech he gave‘ — Pedri reveals Barcelona captain’s speech lifted the team before the clash against Real Madrid
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JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 11: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, gives instructions 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.
Hansi Flick talks Raphinha, Araujo, Eric, his team’s fighting spirit, atmosphere in Saudi Arabia after Barcelona win against Real Madrid
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 14: Marc Bernal of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Valencia CF at Estadi Johan Cruyff on September 14, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Copa del Rey clash against Racing set to shape 19-year-old Barcelona midfleider’s short-term future
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Hansi Flick poses with Gavi's No. 6 Barcelona jersey ahead of the Spanish Super Cup final against Real Madrid.
Every word from Hansi Flick’s Barcelona vs Real Madrid pre-match press conference
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