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.

Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and Villarreal CF at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.
L’Equipe reveals Kylian Mbappe playing stance ahead of Real Madrid vs Barcelona Super Cup showdown
FC Barcelona may have lost the first El Clasico of the 2025 26 season, but they have been handed an immediate chance...
Hansi Flick poses with Gavi's No. 6 Barcelona jersey ahead of the Spanish Super Cup final against Real Madrid.
Hansi Flick makes heart-warming gesture for injured Barcelona star ahead of Super Cup final vs Real Madrid
FC Barcelona can win their first trophy of the 2025-26 season as they have already made their way to the Spanish Super...
Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and Villarreal CF at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.
Rival watch: Asencio ready, Mbappe returns, two key Real Madrid players in doubt for Barcelona clash
Having secured their place in the Spanish Super Cup final with a dominant 5-0 victory over Athletic Club in the semifinal, FC...
Picture shows FC Barcelona's badge displayed on a wall of the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona.
Barcelona add €65m Tottenham star to centre-back shortlist
The centre-back is one of the positions FC Barcelona appear to be prioritising for reinforcement going forward. Following the departure of Inigo...
GUADALAJARA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 16: Marc-Andre ter Stegen of FC Barcelona warms up prior to the Copa del Rey match between CD Guadalajara and FC Barcelona at Estadio Pedro Escartin on December 16, 2025 in Guadalajara, Spain.
Barcelona captain gives initial green light to Girona switch – Report
Marc-Andre ter Stegen remains the FC Barcelona player facing the most uncertain future as his role in the squad continues to diminish....
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 explains why Lamine Yamal did not start for Barcelona against Athletic Club
FC Barcelona secured a 5-0 win over Athletic Club in the semi-final of the Supercopa de España on Wednesday night in Jeddah,...
BILBAO, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 09: Ernesto Valverde, Head Coach of Athletic Club, looks on prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Athletic Club and Real Oviedo at Estadio de San Mames on November 09, 2025 in Bilbao, Spain.
Ernesto Valverde says going into halftime 4-0 vs Barcelona made the second half ‘a torment’ for Athletic Club
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Former Barcelona manager Quique Setien.
Quique Setien reveals Barcelona took 3–4 years to fulfill outstanding payments
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LONDON - DECEMBER 11: Goalkeeper, Santiago Canizares of Valencia gestures during the UEFA Champions League group B match between Chelsea and Valencia at Stamford Bridge on December 11, 2007 in London, England.
‘The one who doesn’t go is the best‘ — Santiago Canizares says Barcelona star could miss World Cup despite being Spain’s best
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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.
‘Today we saw a different mentality’ — Hansi Flick reacts to dominant Barcelona win over Athletic Club
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PORTO, PORTUGAL - NOVEMBER 16: Joao Cancelo of Portugal in action during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Portugal and Armenia at Estadio do Dragao on November 16, 2025 in Porto, Portugal.
Imminent Barcelona winter arrival wants to stay at the club beyond June – Report
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Picture shows FC Barcelona's badge displayed on a wall of the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona.
How much money Barcelona can make in the 2026 Spanish Super Cup
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 21: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, applauds during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD3 match between FC Barcelona and Olympiacos FC at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on October 21, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Hansi Flick weighs changes to Barcelona starting XI for Spanish Super Cup semi final
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BILBAO, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 09: Ernesto Valverde, Head Coach of Athletic Club, looks on prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Athletic Club and Real Oviedo at Estadio de San Mames on November 09, 2025 in Bilbao, Spain.
Ernesto Valverde downplays underdog label ahead of Athletic Club’s Spanish Super Cup semi final vs Barcelona
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BRUGES, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 05: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD4 match between Club Brugge KV and FC Barcelona at Jan Breydelstadion on November 05, 2025 in Bruges, Belgium.
Lamine Yamal misses Barcelona training ahead of Spanish Super Cup semi-final
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VIGO, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 09: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between RC Celta de Vigo and FC Barcelona at Estadio Abanca-Balaidos on November 09, 2025 in Vigo, Spain.
Hansi Flick talks Cancelo, Joan Garcia, Araujo, Eric, Lewandowski, Torres ahead of Barcelona vs Athletic Club
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Football journalist and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
‘Here we go’ — Fabrizio Romano provides new details of Joao Cancelo to Barcelona agreement
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Pedri of FC Barcelona looks on during the warm up prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Real Sociedad at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.
Official: Barcelona announce squad for the La Liga clash against RCD Espanyol
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Hansi Flick with Manolo González ahead of RCD Espanyol vs FC Barcelona
Espanyol coach references Luis Figo when rejecting behaviour ‘lessons’ before Barcelona derby
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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 talks Manolo, Joan Garcia, Yamal, Olmo, Eric Garcia, Araujo ahead of Espanyol vs Barcelona
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