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.

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: Pedro Porro of Tottenham Hotspur reacts during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Nottingham Forest FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 21, 2025 in London, England.
Barcelona among the three La Liga clubs interested in signing €45 million Tottenham fullback
With only a few weeks left in this 2024-25 season, FC Barcelona are already making their plans for the upcoming summer transfer...
LAS PALMAS, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 22: Ronald Araujo of FC Barcelona reacts prior to the LaLiga match between UD Las Palmas and FC Barcelona at Estadio Gran Canaria on February 22, 2025 in Las Palmas, Spain.
Manchester United willing to go all out with an €80 million offer for Barcelona defender – Report
The defence is one of the areas of this FC Barcelona team where several changes are expected to take place in the...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 01: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona looks on during the La Liga EA match between FC Barcelona and Real Sociedad at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 02, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Report reveals the details of the new contract that Lamine Yamal will sign with Barcelona
Since the start of this year, FC Barcelona have paid a lot of emphasis on ensuring the long-term continuity of some of...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - JULY 25: FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta faces the media during the unveiled of Hansi Flick as new FC Barcelona Coach at Spotify Camp Nou on July 25, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Joan Laporta still wants €75 million-rated AC Milan star in his Barcelona team
There are only a few weeks left till the end of this season, but FC Barcelona are already making their plans for...
LISBON, PORTUGAL - JANUARY 21: Raphinha of FC Barcelona runs onto the pitch after half time during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD7 match between SL Benfica and FC Barcelona at Estadio do SL Benfica on January 21, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal.
Raphinha opens up on his rocky relationship with former Barcelona coach Xavi
There is no doubt that Raphinha has been one of the most important players for FC Barcelona this season. In fact, the...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 25: Marc Casado of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga match between FC Barcelona and Getafe CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on September 25, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
21-year-old Barcelona player set for comeback as medical clearance looms
Competing for all the possible titles, FC Barcelona have faced a very hectic schedule in the last few months. The exertion the...
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.
‘Luckily, the passport didn’t arrive’… Raphinha reveals how close he was to playing for a different team
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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.
Four options Hansi Flick has to replace Alejandro Balde in Barcelona vs Inter Milan
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MALLORCA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 14: Marc Domenech of RCD Mallorca shoots the ball during the LaLiga match between RCD Mallorca and Villarreal CF at Estadi de Son Moix on September 14, 2024 in Mallorca, Spain.
18-year-old Mallorca youngster appoints Pini Zahavi as his agent amid Barcelona links
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 11: Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona looks on 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.
Official: Barcelona squad announced for Inter Milan clash in UCL
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Barcelona midfield gem Marc Bernal.
Barcelona midfield gem progressing well in recovery from long-term injury
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 22: Jorge Sampaoli coach of Flamengo prior the match between Flamengo and America MG as part of Brasileirao 2023 at Maracana Stadium on July 22, 2023 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Jorge Sampaoli identifies the ingredients that allow Barcelona to always remain competitive
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 12: Ansu Fati of FC Barcelona looks on prior to the Joan Gamper Trophy match between FC Barcelona and AS Monaco at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on August 12, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Three La Liga clubs are already interested in out-of-favor Barcelona forward – Report
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MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 03: Fabio Capello, Laureus Ambassador, attends the Laureus World Sports Awards 2025 nominations announcement at Real Casa de Correos on March 03, 2025 in Madrid, Spain.
Former Real Madrid manager Fabio Capello identifies one Barcelona player who can be decisive against Inter Milan
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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 07: President of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Gianni Infantino speaks to the media during an executive order singing ceremony with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House on March 07, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Trump signed an executive order establishing a White House Task Force for the 2026 World Cup.
‘Everyone knows’… FIFA President reveals which team he will be supporting in upcoming Barcelona vs Inter Milan game
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COLOGNE, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 01: Toni Kroos, German former football player, looks on during the first matchday of the Icon League at Lanxess Arena on September 01, 2024 in Cologne, Germany.
‘The best player in the world in his position’ – Toni Kroos opines on what sets Barcelona midfield star apart from his counterparts
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Barcelona's German coach Hansi Flick gestures during a press conference of the Spanish league football match between Valencia CF and FC Barcelona, at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona on August 16, 2024.
Hansi Flick talks Araujo, Christensen, Ter Stegen, Szczesny, Gavi, Raphinha after Real Valladolid 1-2 Barcelona
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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.
Manchester United enter race to sign 29-year-old Barcelona, Real Madrid transfer target
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - JANUARY 29: Frenkie De Jong 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.
Liverpool preparing a €40 million offer for 27-year-old Barcelona star – Report
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LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 08: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal encourages the fans during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between Arsenal FC and Real Madrid C.F. at Emirates Stadium on April 08, 2025 in London, England.
‘He is unreal’ – Bukayo Saka left blown away by €180m Barcelona player
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