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 - FEBRUARY 22: Joao Cancelo of FC Barcelona controls the ball during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Levante UD at Spotify Camp Nou on February 22, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona loanee Joao Cancelo stuck in limbo as Al-Hilal delay call
Although it is not at the very top of their priority list, FC Barcelona would also be working to strengthen their flanks...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 02: A general view of play during the UEFA Women's Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-finals Second Leg match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Nou Camp on April 02, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
Camp Nou roof works prompt Barcelona to line up Montjuic return option
It has been some time since FC Barcelona restarted playing their home games at the Spotify Camp Nou, and they were also...
Goal 2-0 - Eli Junior Kroupi (22) of AFC Bournemouth celebrates scoring the second goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Bournemouth and Crystal Palace at the Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, UK on 3 May 2026.
Bournemouth chief sends clear message to Barcelona and Liverpool over Eli Junior Kroupi interest
FC Barcelona have been linked with a number of forwards in recent weeks, as the futures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres...
Luis Enrique, Head Coach of Paris Saint-Germain, looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD2 match between FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.
PSG distance themselves from €90 million-rated Barcelona target despite earlier interest claims – Report
With Robert Lewandowski’s contract ending in only a few days’ time, FC Barcelona are yet to make a decision about the Pole’s...
MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 04: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Atletico de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on April 04, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.
Hansi Flick reveals details of Barcelona contract renewal
FC Barcelona do not have anything significant left to play for in the 2025-26 season, as they have already mathematically been confirmed...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 18: Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona celebrates the victory in the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg match between FC Barcelona and Newcastle United FC at Camp Nou on March 18, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
€8 million-rated Barcelona star emerges as unexpected target on Porto transfer radar
With the 2025-26 season almost as good as over for FC Barcelona, one of the players with his future highly uncertain is...
May 11, 2026, Barcelona, Barcelona, SPAIN: Hansi Flick of FC Barcelona celebrates the title 2025/26 LaLiga EA Sports and Supercopa Spain in the streets of Barcelona with its supporters, on May 11, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
Hansi Flick talks Lewandowski, Rashford, Yamal, Balde, Kounde, Deco, Kochen ahead of Alaves vs Barcelona
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 28: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF at Spotify Camp Nou on February 28, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
Social media war continues as Lamine Yamal hits back at Real Madrid heavyweight after Barcelona title win
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 18: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's third goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg match between FC Barcelona and Newcastle United FC at Camp Nou on March 18, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
Lamine and Fermin steal attention as anti-Real Madrid messages surface in Barcelona parade
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MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 04: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Atletico de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on April 04, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.
Lamine Yamal makes bold Champions League promise during Barcelona title parade
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 10: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, applauds during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Spotify Camp Nou on May 10, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
How Hansi Flick adjusted Barcelona approach in second title-winning season
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 10: Gavi of FC Barcelona reacts during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Spotify Camp Nou on May 10, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
Up to 11 Barcelona players in contention for Spain’s World Cup squad
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 10: Thibaut Courtois of Real Madrid embraces Joan Garcia of FC Barcelona after FC Barcelona defeat Real Madrid, and win the LaLiga title, after the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Spotify Camp Nou on May 10, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
‘People don’t realize…‘ — Joan Garcia sends message about Barcelona squad after La Liga triumph
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 10: Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona carry the LaLiga EA Sports trophy around the pitch as they celebrate after defeating Real Madrid, and winning the LaLiga title, after the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Spotify Camp Nou on May 10, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona veteran admits he is considering move to ‘lower league’
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 10: Gavi of FC Barcelona reacts during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Spotify Camp Nou on May 10, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
Gavi reveals what he told Vinicius Junior during 2-0 Barcelona win vs Real Madrid
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 10: Marcus Rashford of FC Barcelona reacts during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Spotify Camp Nou on May 10, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
‘If I were a magician‘ — Marcus Rashford opens up on Barcelona future after El Clasico win
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Barcelona icon Lionel Messi at Camp Nou.
Lionel Messi reacts as Barcelona secure La Liga 2025/26 title
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 10: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, applauds during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Spotify Camp Nou on May 10, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
‘Today wasn’t easy, but…’ — Hansi Flick reacts as Barcelona are crowned La Liga champions
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 01: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Vitinha and Bradley Barcola of Paris Saint-Germain during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD2 match between FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on October 01, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
PSG make position clear on Bradley Barcola amid Barcelona interest – Report
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 04: The Barcelona logo is seen on a flag waving above the stadium prior to the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final Leg One match between FC Barcelona and AS Roma at Camp Nou on April 4, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona could rewrite Clasico record books with win over Real Madrid
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