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Ahmad Sarmad Ansari

Ahmad Sarmad Ansari has been covering Spanish football 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 for Barca News Network.

Cristian Romero of Tottenham Hotspur warms up prior to the Premier League match Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, United Kingdom, 11th May 2025.
Barcelona face double setback if Atletico sign Cuti Romero
With the 2026-27 season going to start in a matter of weeks, clubs across major European leagues are working on finalizing their...
Julian Alvarez of Atletico de Madrid looks on during the Copa Del Rey Final match between Real Sociedad and Atletico de Madrid at Estadio de La Cartuja on April 18, 2026 in Seville, Spain.
Julian Alvarez returns to Atletico amid Barcelona transfer saga
FC Barcelona lost a highly important part of their attacking line at the end of the last season, when Robert Lewandowski left...
Barcelona close in on agreement with Manchester City for Rodri
With less than two weeks left till the start of the 2026-27 season for FC Barcelona, the Catalan club still has to...
Three Barcelona players cut holidays short to return to training
There are only around two weeks left till the start of the 2026-27 season for FC Barcelona, and the Blaugranes continue to...
Barcelona Alvaro Cortes (5) plays a pass during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Birmingham City and Barcelona at the St Andrew's @ Knighthead Park, Birmingham, UK on 31 July 2026.
No shortage of offers for Barcelona youngster as club weighs his future
Although there still are some very important issues in the team left unresolved, FC Barcelona are gradually taking their final shape for...
Barcelona assess center-back options after Araujo exit
There has been a rather surprising change in the FC Barcelona defense as the center-back Ronald Araujo left the club to join...
February 16, 2026, Sabadell, Barcelona, Spain: Barcelona Spain 16.02.2026 Deco FC Barcelona Sporting director and Bojan Krkic Barcelona Sporting directo looks during the La Liga EA Sports between Girona FC and FC Barcelona at Montilivi on 16 February 2026 in Girona.
Barcelona stand firm on Julian Alvarez despite Atletico’s latest warning
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Hansi Flick manager of Barcelona at kick off during the Champions League match between Newcastle United and Barcelona at St. James's Park, Newcastle, UK on 10 March 2026.
Hansi Flick talks Raphinha, Fermin, Casado, Bardghji after Barcelona loss to Udinese
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FLORENCE, ITALY - JANUARY 18: Lorenzo Anghele' of Italy U18 battles for the ball with Alvaro Cortes of Spain U18 at Centro Tecnico Federale di Coverciano on January 18, 2023 in Florence, Italy.
Barcelona ready to trust La Masia graduate after Araujo departure
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A detail of a FC Barcelona badge during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Deportivo Alaves at Spotify Camp Nou on November 29, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona confirm friendly against Basel for 16 August
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Ronald Araujo of FC Barcelona looks on prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Oviedo and FC Barcelona at Carlos Tartiere on September 25, 2025 in Oviedo, Spain.
Barcelona set to leave four players out of squad for Udinese tournament
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Ferran Torres of Barcelona warms up on the sideline during the UEFA Champions League Last 16 match Newcastle Untied vs Barcelona at St. James's Park, Newcastle, United Kingdom on 10 March 2026.
Ferran Torres agrees PSG deal as Barcelona negotiate his departure
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July 2, 2026, Toronto, Ciudad de Mexico, Canada: Joao Cancelo #20 of Portugal warming up during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between Portugal and Croatia at Toronto Stadium. on July 2, 2026 in Toronto, Canada.
Joao Cancelo makes Al-Hilal return as Barcelona transfer enters final stages
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Jan Virgili of RCD Mallorca looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between RCD Mallorca and Real Sociedad at Estadio de Son Moix on February 28, 2026 in Mallorca, Spain.
Barcelona receive windfall from Jan Virgili’s latest transfer
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Marc Casado of FC Barcelona looks on as he inspects the pitch prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on October 26, 2025 in Madrid, Spain.
Barcelona and Al-Hilal remain apart in Marc Casado negotiations
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Barcelona make first bid for Rodri after player gives green light
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Julian Alvarez of Atletico de Madrid looks on during the Copa Del Rey Final match between Real Sociedad and Atletico de Madrid at Estadio de La Cartuja on April 18, 2026 in Seville, Spain.
Barcelona resign themselves to missing out on their top transfer target
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Diego Simeone, Head Coach of Atletico de Madrid, looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Semi Final Second Leg match between Arsenal FC and Atletico de Madrid at Arsenal Stadium on May 05, 2026 in London, England.
Atletico Madrid refuse to budge as Julian Alvarez eyes Barcelona move
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Gavi #9 of Spain warms up during the training at Baylor School on June 16, 2026 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Barcelona midfielder cuts holiday short for early preseason return
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Julian Alvarez #9 of Argentina arrives before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Argentina and Algeria at Kansas City Stadium on June 16, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Julian Alvarez considers next move as Barcelona transfer saga continues
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