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.

Picture shows FC Barcelona's badge displayed on a wall of the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona.
Barcelona could follow Real Madrid precedent with immediate La Liga trophy lift
FC Barcelona fans would be eagerly awaiting their team’s match against Real Madrid tonight. This is not only because of everything that...
SEVILLE, SPAIN - APRIL 26: Jules Kounde of FC Barcelona looks on during the Copa del Rey Final match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at Estadio de La Cartuja on April 26, 2025 in Seville, Spain.
Official: Barcelona announce squad for Real Madrid clash
FC Barcelona have a blockbuster of a game awaiting them as they take on Real Madrid in La Liga tonight, on Sunday....
BARCELONA, SPAIN - JANUARY 03: Joan Garcia of FC Barcelona pauses for a drink during the LaLiga EA Sports match between RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and FC Barcelona at RCDE Stadium on January 03, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
Joan Garcia on course for special first-season feat at Barcelona
One of the most notable additions FC Barcelona made to their team in the last summer transfer window was that of the...
HAMBURG, GERMANY - DECEMBER 07: Luka Vuskovic of Hamburger SV (L) celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammate Fabio Vieira (R) during the Bundesliga match between Hamburger SV and SV Werder Bremen at Volksparkstadion on December 07, 2025 in Hamburg, Germany.
Pini Zahavi pushing Barcelona to consider deal for €60 million-rated Croatian defender – Report
FC Barcelona lost one of their most important defenders during the last summer transfer window as Inigo Martinez left to join the...
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Anthony Gordon of Newcastle in action during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between Newcastle United FC and FC Barcelona at St James' Park on September 18, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
Barcelona already know Anthony Gordon’s asking price as Bayern Munich open talks with Newcastle United
Alongside their main pursuit of a centre forward, FC Barcelona are also working on options to strengthen the wide areas of their...
Nathan Ake of Manchester City greets fans following his warm up ahead of kick-off during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England. Sunday 19th April 2026.
31-year-old Manchester City defender among low-cost defensive profiles considered by Barcelona
The defense remains one of the areas that FC Barcelona have marked for reinforcement ahead of the 2026-27 season, and they are...
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.
Barcelona among clubs monitoring 23-year-old French forward after reduced PSG role
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TURIN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 02: Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Serie A match between Juventus and Empoli at Allianz Stadium on February 02, 2025 in Turin, Italy.
26-year-old Serie A forward hoping for Barcelona breakthrough this summer – Report
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Wojciech Szczesny of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga match between RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and FC Barcelona at RCDE Stadium.
‘I’d tell him to retire‘ — Wojciech Szczesny sends humorous message to Lewandowski
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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.
Raphinha responds angrily to reports suggesting he could leave Barcelona
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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.
Atletico Madrid confident Barcelona will fail in bid for Julian Alvarez
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Pini Zahavi, agent of FC Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski and head coach Hansi Flick.
Pini Zahavi in Barcelona for key talks over Flick and Lewandowski
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May 6, 2026, Munich, Aarhus, Germany: OUSMANE DEMBELE from FC Paris Saint-Germain with post game celebration during UEFA Champions League Semi final: Bayern Munich and PSG.
Ousmane Dembele sends message with Gavi quote after PSG reach Champions League final
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Deco, the Sporting Director of FC Barcelona.
Barcelona shortlist 24-year-old Chelsea forward alongside Julian Alvarez for ‘9’ role
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Deco, the Sporting Director of FC Barcelona.
Barcelona presented with opportunity to sign 25-year-old Chelsea defender – Report
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MILAN, ITALY - MAY 06: Alessandro Bastoni of FC Internazionale celebrates after teammate Francesco Acerbi scores his team's third goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Barcelona at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 06, 2025 in Milan, Italy.
Alessandro Bastoni begins to tire of Barcelona uncertainty
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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.
Barcelona await Flick’s verdict on three major squad uncertainties
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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.
Rashford future at Barcelona could open door for Arsenal bid
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March 22, 2026, Rome, Rome, Italy: Olympic Stadium, 2025-26 Serie A football championship, Roma-Lecce, pictured: Evan Ndicka, Rome, March 22nd 2026.
26-year-old Roma defender emerges as cheaper left-footed centre-back target for Barcelona
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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.
Barcelona join race for 19-year-old Bournemouth attacking sensation – Report
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