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.

Barcelona's Spanish coach Xavi looks on during a training session on the eve of their UEFA Champions League last 16 second leg football match against SSC Napoli at the training center in Barcelona on March 11, 2024.
Xavi facing a midfield selection headache for the second leg against PSG
Xavi successfully led FC Barcelona to a victory in the crucial match against Paris Saint Germain in the first leg of the...
Paris Saint-Germain's French forward #07 Kylian Mbappe (L) walks off the field as Barcelona's players celebrate their victory at the end of the UEFA Champions League quarter final first leg football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and FC Barcelona at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on April 10, 2024.
French media scathes PSG star for his performance vs Barcelona
FC Barcelona were able to get a great 3-2 result in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals against Paris...
Barcelona's Spanish coach Xavi (C) reacts in the techinal area during the UEFA Champions League quarter final first leg football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and FC Barcelona at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on April 10, 2024.
Xavi talks Mbappe, Araujo, Kounde, Raphinha, Cubarsi after PSG 2-3 Barcelona
FC Barcelona had another glorious night in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday as the Catalans beat Paris Saint Germain 3-2 in...
Barcelona's Spanish coach Xavi gives a press conference at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on April 9, 2024, on the eve of their UEFA Champions League quarter final first leg football match against Paris Saint-Germain.
Xavi talks Luis Enrique, Pep, Arteta, Pedri, Frenkie, Mbappe, Dembele ahead of PSG vs Barcelona
FC Barcelona are set to play one of the most important games of this season as they take on Paris Saint Germain...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 24: Frenkie de Jong of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Getafe CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on February 24, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona captain can return to the starting lineup vs PSG
There have been some good news for FC Barcelona on the injury front in the last few days, as the recovery of...
Paris Saint-Germain's French forward #07 Kylian Mbappe looks on during the UEFA Champions League 1st round, day 5, Group F football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Newcastle United on November 28, 2023 at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris.
‘I won’t hide’… Mbappe remains confident ahead of Barcelona vs PSG
The upcoming match between FC Barcelona and Paris Saint Germain is one of the most exciting ties in the UEFA Champions League...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 20: Raphinha of FC Barcelona celebrates with teammate Sergi Roberto after scoring their team's first goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and UD Almeria at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on December 20, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain.
Veteran Barcelona midfielder expected to stay another season
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 30: Pedri of FC Barcelona looks on prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and UD Las Palmas at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 30, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Recovered Barcelona trio continue to train normally ahead of PSG clash
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BILBAO, SPAIN - MARCH 03: Robert Lewandowski and Frenkie de Jong of FC Barcelona battle for the ball as they warm up prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Athletic Bilbao and FC Barcelona at Estadio de San Mames on March 03, 2024 in Bilbao, Spain.
Barcelona captain makes full return in recent training match
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Mikayil Faye of Barcelona Atlètic
Arsenal, Inter Milan the latest to show interest in 19-year-old Barcelona defender
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Sporting Lisbon's Danish midfielder #42 Morten Hjulmand (L) fights for the ball with Atalanta's Brazilian midfielder #13 Ederson Jose Dos Santos Lourenco da Silva during the UEFA Europa League last 16 second leg football match between Atalanta and Sporting CP at the Atleti Azzurri d'Italia Stadium in Bergamo on March 14, 2024.
Arsenal, Liverpool among clubs competing with Barcelona for Serie A midfielder
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 24: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona looks on prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Getafe CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on February 24, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Yamal names two former Barcelona superstars whom he tries to imitate
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BILBAO, SPAIN - MARCH 03: Frenkie de Jong of FC Barcelona reacts during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Athletic Bilbao and FC Barcelona at Estadio de San Mames on March 03, 2024 in Bilbao, Spain.
Barcelona captain returns to team training ahead of PSG clash
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AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - NOVEMBER 09: Ansu Fati of Brighton & Hove Albion looks on during the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 match between AFC Ajax and Brighton & Hove Albion at Johan Cruijff Arena on November 09, 2023 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Barcelona face transfer headache with unwanted €30m-rated winger
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - JANUARY 27: Jules Kounde of FC Barcelona on the ball whilst under pressure from Alex Baena of Villarreal CF during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on January 27, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Two factors make Villarreal star’s acquisition impossible for Barcelona
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 24: Pedri of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Getafe CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on February 24, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Three Barcelona players racing to be fit for PSG clash
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FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta is pictured at the Joan Gamper training ground in Sant Joan Despi, near Barcelona, on September 2, 2023. Barcelona signed Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix and Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo on loan until the end of the season.
Seven reasons why Laporta sees Barcelona Atletic coach as a candidate to replace Xavi
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FC Barcelona Sports Director Anderson de Souza Deco is pictured at the Joan Gamper training ground in Sant Joan Despi, near Barcelona, on September 2, 2023. Barcelona signed Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix and Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo on loan until the end of the season.
The list for potential pivots grows slimmer for Barcelona – report
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BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - FEBRUARY 25: Franco Mastantuono of River Plate reacts after missing a chance to score during a Copa de la Liga Profesional 2024 derby match between River Plate and Boca Juniors at Estadio Más Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti on February 25, 2024 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Barcelona hope to hijack Argentinian pearl’s potential move to Real Madrid
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Barcelona's Spanish forward #27 Lamine Yamal celbrates scoring the opening goal during the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and Granada FC at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona on February 11, 2024.
Barcelona gem remains as a fresh nightmare in PSG defender’s head
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