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.

(From L) Barcelona's French defender #23 Jules Kounde, Barcelona's Danish defender #15 Andreas Christensen and Barcelona's Uruguayan defender #04 Ronald Araujo celebrate their win at the end of the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and Club Atletico de Madrid at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona on December 3, 2023.
Barcelona Director confirms intention to retain €70 million-rated star
While the results have not always gone in their favor this season, no one can doubt that FC Barcelona currently have a...
MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 17: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona comes onto replace Raphinha during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on March 17, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.
Super-agents circling around in-demand Barcelona winger
The FC Barcelona winger Raphinha has been performing at a high level since returning from his last injury and was one of...
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.
Four pivot options that truly attract Barcelona – report
Although there is currently a lot of uncertainty about who the next manager will be at FC Barcelona, the planning for the...
Real Madrid's Spanish defender Dani Carvajal holds a press conference at the Real Madrid Sport City in Valdebebas, on the outskirts of Madrid on November 28, 2023 on the eve of the UEFA Champions League first round group C football match between Real Madrid CF and SSC Naples.
Real Madrid captain sends heartfelt message to injured Barcelona star
Despite having proven himself to be a highly talented and skilled player since his teenage years, the FC Barcelona midfielder Pedri has...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 12: Pau Cubarsi of FC Barcelona looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between FC Barcelona and SSC Napoli at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 12, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona wonderkid names his two mentors in the first-team
The FC Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi has really made himself known to everyone with his performances in the last few weeks. The...
FLORENCE, ITALY - JANUARY 14: Lazar Samardzic of Udinese Calcio in action during the Serie A TIM match between ACF Fiorentina and Udinese Calcio - Serie A TIM at Stadio Artemio Franchi on January 14, 2024 in Florence, Italy.
Barcelona following Serbian pivot that Inter, Napoli are also trying to sign
One of the main preferences for an arrival in the coming summer transfer window for FC Barcelona is that of a midfield...
Barcelona's Spanish coach Xavi attends a training session with teammates on the eve of the UEFA Champions League last 16 first leg football match between Napoli and Barcelona at the Diego Armando Maradona stadium on February 20, 2024.
Barcelona freeze the process for appointment of Xavi’s successor
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Barcelona's Portuguese forward #14 Joao Felix reacts after scoring the opening goal during the Spanish league football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and FC Barcelona at the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid on March 17, 2024.
Atletico match can help Barcelona retain Portuguese star
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MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 17: Joao Felix of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on March 17, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.
Joao Felix sends a message to the fans of Atletico Madrid
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 28: Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Ronald Araujo of FC Barcelona celebrate as Ilkay Guendogan of FC Barcelona scores the team's first goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on October 28, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona captain’s return key to team’s reversal of fortunes in defence
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MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 17: Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona celebrates following the LaLiga EA Sports match between Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on March 17, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.
Barcelona ace identifies the key factor for team’s improved form
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SEVILLE, SPAIN - JANUARY 21: Xavi, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, reacts as he inspects the pitch prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Betis and FC Barcelona at Estadio Benito Villamarin on January 21, 2024 in Seville, Spain.
Former Barcelona captain believes there is still a future with Xavi
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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - FEBRUARY 24: Former football player Gerard Pique looks on during the 8th round match between America and Cruz Azul as part of Torneo Clausura 2024 Liga MX at Azteca Stadium on February 24, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.
Barcelona legend reveals his favorites to replace Xavi – report
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 12: Joao Cancelo of FC Barcelona celebrates after his teammate Robert Lewandowski (not pictured) scored their team's third goal during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between FC Barcelona and SSC Napoli at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 12, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Man City already have two offers for loanee who wants Barcelona – report
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BOCHUM, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 18: Bryan Zaragoza of München reacts during the Bundesliga match between VfL Bochum 1848 and FC Bayern München at Vonovia Ruhrstadion on February 18, 2024 in Bochum, Germany.
New Bayern signing already being eyed by Barcelona – report
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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Amadou Onana of Everton is challenged by Raphael Varane of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Everton FC at Old Trafford on March 09, 2024 in Manchester, England.
Belgian Pivot becomes a difficult possibility for Barcelona
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Atletico Madrid's Spanish midfielder #08 Saul Niguez, Atletico Madrid's Spanish defender #22 Mario Hermoso and Atletico Madrid's Spanish forward #19 Alvaro Morata applaud at the end of the UEFA Champions League group E football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Lazio at the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid on December 13, 2023.
Italian giants overtake Barcelona to sign Atletico Madrid star – report
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Dortmund's German forward #11 Marco Reus (L) and PSV's US midfielder #08 Sergino Dest fight for the ball during the UEFA Champions League round of 16, first leg football match between against PSV Eindhoven and Borussia Dortmund at the The Philips Stadium, in Eindhoven on February 20, 2024.
PSV official publicizes intent to sign Barcelona loanee permanently
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 12: Pau Cubarsi of FC Barcelona looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between FC Barcelona and SSC Napoli at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 12, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Spain coach explains the call-up for Barcelona wonderkid
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 12: Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between FC Barcelona and SSC Napoli at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 12, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona ace optimistic about his team’s chances against PSG
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