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.

VITORIA GASTEIZ, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 3: sports director Deco of FC Barcelona during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Deportivo Alaves v FC Barcelona at the Mendizorroza Stadium on February 3, 2024 in Vitoria Gasteiz Spain.
Deco remains keen on bringing Monaco right-back to Barcelona – Report
Although reinforcing the attack will be the main priority of FC Barcelona in the upcoming summer transfer window, the Blaugranes will also...
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 05: Sandro Tonali of Newcastle looks on during the Carabao Cup Semi Final Second Leg match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St James' Park on February 05, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
Barcelona have been following 24-year-old Newcastle United midfielder since quite some tine – Report
Midfield is one of the most well-covered areas in this FC Barcelona team, as there are several players available to Hansi Flick...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 25: Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the Copa del Rey Semi Final match between FC Barcelona and Atletico de Madrid at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on February 25, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
25-year-old Barcelona player likely to replace Lewandowski vs Osasuna
FC Barcelona are set to play their next La Liga game right after the end of this March international break, and there...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 23: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD3 match between FC Barcelona and FC Bayern Munchen at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on October 23, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona have a solution to keep Lamine Yamal from going Lionel Messi’s path in one aspect
Over the last few months, FC Barcelona have been focusing a lot of their energies on ensuring the long-term continuity of some...
BERGAMO, ITALY - MARCH 01: Issa Doumbia of Atalanta BC is challenged by Alessio Zerbin of Venezia FC during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and Venezia FC at Gewiss Stadium on March 01, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy.
Barcelona monitoring 27-year-old Atalanta winger, but not a top priority – Report
Although their attack has been one of their biggest strengths this season, FC Barcelona are still looking to further strengthen this area...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 11: Pedri 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.
Barcelona midfield star’s valuation now soars beyond the €100 million mark – Report
Although he has been a key player for FC Barcelona for quite a few years now, the midfielder Pedri has taken a...
Picture shows FC Barcelona's badge displayed on a wall of the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on March 13, 2015.
Report reveals the plans Barcelona have for the goalkeeping position
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 10: Angel Gomes of England looks on during the warm up prior to the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League B Group B2 match between England and Finland at Wembley Stadium on September 10, 2024 in London, England.
Barcelona are now interested in 24-year-old English midfielder – Report
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16: Luis Diaz of Liverpool in action during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC at Anfield on February 16, 2025 in Liverpool, England.
€85m-rated Liverpool player is waiting for Barcelona to make a move for him – Report
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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.
National team manager could release Barcelona defender from international duty earlier than expected – Report
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 25: Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the Copa del Rey Semi Final match between FC Barcelona and Atletico de Madrid at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on February 25, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona forward taken off with discomfort shortly after scoring for his country
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LISBON, PORTUGAL - MARCH 05: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on from the dugout prior to the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 first Leg match between SL Benfica and FC Barcelona at Estadio da Luz on March 05, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal.
New travel plans mean Hansi Flick can have his two South American internationals back in time for Barcelona vs Osasuna
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the Carabao Cup Semi Final Second Leg match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on February 06, 2025 in Liverpool, England.
‘A huge talent’… Virgil van Dijk heaps praise on ‘special’ Barcelona player
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL - MARCH 20: Raphinha of Brazil celebrates after scoring the team's first goal via penalty during the South American FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Brazil and Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on March 20, 2025 in Brasilia, Brazil.
Barcelona star spotted reprimanding Vinicius Junior during Brazil vs Colombia clash
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Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick with his new assistant Thiago Alcántara.
‘The facts prove it’… Thiago Alcantara points to Barcelona as the favorites to win the UCL
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MURCIA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 12: Alex Grimaldo of Spain looks on during the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League A Group A4 match between Spain and Denmark at Estadio Enrique Roca on October 12, 2024 in Murcia, Spain.
€40m-rated La Masia graduate openly expresses desire to return to Barcelona
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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.
Barcelona wonderkid dominates La Liga dribbling stats, leaving Mbappé and Vinicius far behind
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 11: Raphinha of FC Barcelona reacts, after missing a chance 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 Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on March 11, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona set to miss a key forward for the game against Osasuna as he was not booked last night
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COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - NOVEMBER 15: Luis de la Fuente, Head Coach of Spain, looks on during the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League A Group A4 match between Denmark and Spain at on November 15, 2024 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Barcelona get encouraging news as Luis de la Fuente says Cubarsí’s injury is minor
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MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 16: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on prior to the La Liga EA Sports match between Atletico de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on March 16, 2025 in Madrid, Spain.
Barcelona on alert as key defender suffers ankle injury in Nations League tie
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