Ahmad Sarmad Ansari

Ahmad Sarmad Ansari

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

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 3: Carlo Ancelotti, head coach of Real Madrid walks onto the pitch before in the pre-season friendly match against the FC Barcelona at MetLife Stadium on August 3, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Carlo Ancelotti refrains from entering controversy over Barcelona star’s registration
Following their qualification to the final of the Spanish Super Cup after their win over Athletic Club in the semi-final, FC Barcelona...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 23: Joshua Kimmich of FC Bayern München looks on prior the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD3 match between FC Barcelona and FC Bayern München at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on October 23, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Bayern Munich star delays decision, awaiting Barcelona and Premier League interest
Having returned to the 1:1 rule, FC Barcelona can undertake their market operations with greater strength, as they will now have a...
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 10: Alexander Isak of Newcastle United celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest FC and Newcastle United FC at City Ground on November 10, 2024 in Nottingham, England.
€75m Premier League forward tops the FC Barcelona list of preferred centre-forward reinforcements
The start of this year proved to be rather good for FC Barcelona as it ended their long wait to return to...
MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 12: Samuel Lino of Atletico Madrid passes the ball whilst under pressure from Oscar Mingueza of Celta Vigo during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Atletico Madrid and Celta Vigo at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on May 12, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.
Barcelona have to make a decision about their former defender whose sale can bring in €10m
Having returned to the 1:1 status, FC Barcelona will now find it significantly easier to undertake their desired business in the transfer...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 31: Eric Garcia of FC Barcelona warms up prior to the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real Valladolid CF at Camp Nou on August 31, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
€18m Barcelona player is now less likely to leave in January – Report
Following their return to the 1:1 status, there is now a possibility of significant changes taking place in the FC Barcelona squad....
FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick with club director Deco planning for the 2024-2025 season.
Three Reasons why Barcelona might consider letting Ronald Araújo leave in January
In the last few days, the biggest news coming out of FC Barcelona have been related to the potential departure of one...
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 09: Rodrygo of Real Madrid runs with the ball during the Spanish Super Cup Semi-Final match between Real Madrid and RCD Mallorca at King Abdullah Sports City on January 09, 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Real Madrid winger admits it’s ‘difficult to play against Barcelona’ ahead of Spanish Super Cup final
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 03: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, gestures during the La Liga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on November 03, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
22-year-old Barcelona forward receives another hint from Hansi Flick amid exit links
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BILBAO, SPAIN - AUGUST 15: Head coach Ernesto Valverde of Athletic Club looks on during the La Liga match between Athletic Club and Getafe CF at Estadio de San Mames on August 15, 2024 in Bilbao, Spain.
‘An extraordinary player’… Ernesto Valverde acknowledges Barcelona forward’s brilliance after 2-0 loss
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BARBASTRO, SPAIN - JANUARY 04: Ronald Araújo of FC Barcelona in action during the Copa del Rey Round of 32 match between FC Barcelona and UD Barbastro at Campo Municipal de Deportes on January 04, 2025 in Barbastro, Spain.
Ronald Araújo’s shocking confession in the locker room sparks concerns at Barcelona
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JUNE 27: Ronald Araujo of Uruguay reacts during the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 Group C match between Uruguay and Bolivia at MetLife Stadium on June 27, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Juventus have already agreed personal terms with Barcelona captain – Report
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GIRONA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 15: Dani Olmo of FC Barcelona celebrates victory in the LaLiga match between Girona FC and FC Barcelona at Montilivi Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Girona, Spain.
Report reveals the time for which the precautionary ruling for Barcelona duo’s registration is valid
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SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 10: Head coach Hansi Flick of FC Barcelona looks on prior to the LaLiga match between Real Sociedad and FC Barcelona at Reale Arena on November 10, 2024 in San Sebastian, Spain.
Two selection headaches appear for Hansi Flick after Barcelona win over Athletic Club
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BARBASTRO, SPAIN - JANUARY 04: Ronald Araújo of FC Barcelona in action during the Copa del Rey Round of 32 match between FC Barcelona and UD Barbastro at Campo Municipal de Deportes on January 04, 2025 in Barbastro, Spain.
Barcelona have not yet reached any agreement for €55m defender’s transfer with Juventus, claims Romero
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JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 08: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Spanish Super Cup Semi-Final match between Athletic Club de Bilbao and FC Barcelona at King Abdullah Sports City on January 08, 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
‘We’re very happy’… Lamine Yamal reacts after Barcelona make their way to the Spanish Super Cup final
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JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 08: Gavi of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Spanish Super Cup Semi-Final match between Athletic Club de Bilbao and FC Barcelona at King Abdullah Sports City on January 08, 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
‘I told him beforehand’… Barcelona star gavi explains the story behind his goal celebration vs. Athletic Club
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RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 14: Ronald Araujo of FC Barcelona looks dejected with his runners-up medal after the team's defeat in the Super Copa de España Final match between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona on January 14, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Three European giants are interested in signing €55m Barcelona player – Report
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VITORIA-GASTEIZ, SPAIN - OCTOBER 06: Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's second goal with team mate Lamine Yamal during the LaLiga match between Deportivo Alaves and FC Barcelona at Estadio de Mendizorroza on October 06, 2024 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.
Barcelona ace picks up a knock but avoids serious injury – Report
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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.
Real Betis emerge as a likely loan destination for out-of-favor Barcelona forward
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Ilustration, balls for Copa del Rey draw.
Official: Barcelona to face Real Betis in Copa del Rey Round of 16
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