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.

BERLIN, GERMANY - MAY 21: Germany National Team head coach, Hansi Flick speaks with Joachim Loew (R), former Germany National Team head coach prior to the final match of the DFB Cup 2022 between SC Freiburg and RB Leipzig at Olympiastadion on May 21, 2022 in Berlin, Germany.
‘We worked together for eight years’ – Joachim Löw praises Hansi Flick and highlights his key strength
Since his arrival at FC Barcelona, Hansi Flick has once again catapulted himself to the summit of European football, after having conquered...
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 3: Wesley Franca of Flamengo controls the ball during the match between Sao Paulo and Flamengo at MorumBIS Stadium on August 3, 2024 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Barcelona still monitoring promising Brazilian full-back as they look to strengthen their flanks
FC Barcelona have one of the best scouting networks in the world, which allows them to keep abreast of the most promising...
GIRONA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 15: Raphinha, Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski of Barcelona FC acknowledge the crowd during the LaLiga match between Girona FC and FC Barcelona at Montilivi Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Girona, Spain.
Statistics highlight the amazing consistency shown by the Barcelona attacking trio
There has been a great improvement in all areas of this FC Barcelona team since the arrival of Hansi Flick on the...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - JULY 25: FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta faces the media during the unveiled of Hansi Flick as new FC Barcelona Coach at Spotify Camp Nou on July 25, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
‘I am proud and very happy’… Joan Laporta delighted with his Barcelona team
After ending the 2023-24 season without any piece of silverware, FC Barcelona emerged as one of the most promising teams in the...
SEVILLE, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 09: Eric Garcia of FC Barcelona scores his team's fourth goal with a header as Oerjan Nyland of Sevilla FC fails to make a save during the LaLiga match between Sevilla FC and FC Barcelona at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on February 09, 2025 in Seville, Spain.
24-year-old Barcelona defender extends his unique scoring record with another strike against Sevilla
FC Barcelona got an important 1-4 victory over Sevilla in their last La Liga game, which reduced their deficit at the top...
SEVILLE, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 09: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on prior to the LaLiga match between Sevilla FC and FC Barcelona at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on February 09, 2025 in Seville, Spain.
Hansi Flick’s Barcelona close to breaking a 21st century record currently held by Luis Enrique’s 2014-15 team
There is no doubt that this season, FC Barcelona is one of the most effective and entertaining teams playing in Europe. Their...
VITORIA-GASTEIZ, SPAIN - OCTOBER 06: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, reacts prior to the LaLiga match between Deportivo Alaves and FC Barcelona at Estadio de Mendizorroza on October 06, 2024 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.
Barcelona on track to beat the scoring record of some of their best teams in history
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Picture shows FC Barcelona's badge displayed on a wall of the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on March 13, 2015.
Several Barcelona players report for training even on an off day
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - JANUARY 29: Gavi of FC Barcelona looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD8 match between FC Barcelona and Atalanta BC at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on January 29, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona midfield star airs two complains against the referees after the match against Sevilla
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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 decides to take a former Barcelona presidential candidate to court for his recent remarks
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SEVILLE, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 09: Fermin Lopez of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammate Alejandro Balde during the LaLiga match between Sevilla FC and FC Barcelona at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on February 09, 2025 in Seville, Spain.
Released VAR conversation reveals why Barcelona midfielder was shown a red card against Sevilla
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SEVILLE, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 09: Fermin Lopez of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammate Alejandro Balde during the LaLiga match between Sevilla FC and FC Barcelona at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on February 09, 2025 in Seville, Spain.
Two crucial events highlight Barcelona midfielder’s roller coaster outing against Sevilla
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VALENCIA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 06: Wojciech Szczesny of FC Barcelona looks on during the warm up prior to the Copa del Rey quarter-final match between Valencia CF and FC Barcelona at the Estadio Mestalla on February 06, 2025 in Valencia, Spain.
Veteran Barcelona player stood out with two key interventions in the game against Sevilla
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SEVILLE, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 09: Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammates Lamine Yamal and Gavi during the LaLiga match between Sevilla FC and FC Barcelona at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on February 09, 2025 in Seville, Spain.
Gavi shares what Hansi Flick told him before his substitution in Barcelona vs. Sevilla
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SEVILLE, SPAIN - JANUARY 25: Garcia Pimienta, Head Coach of Sevilla FC, reacts during the LaLiga match between Sevilla FC and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on January 25, 2025 in Seville, Spain.
‘It was a clear push’ – García Pimienta unhappy with officiating after 1-4 loss to Barcelona
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 02: Pedri of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga match between FC Barcelona and Deportivo Alaves at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on February 02, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
‘I don’t focus much on the numbers’… Pedri reacts after MVP display for Barcelona vs. Sevilla
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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.
Sources: Barcelona in the race for Liverpool defender set to become a free agent this summer
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SEVILLE, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 09: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on prior to the LaLiga match between Sevilla FC and FC Barcelona at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on February 09, 2025 in Seville, Spain.
Hansi Flick talks Fermín, Araújo, Raphinha, after 1-4 Barcelona win over Sevilla
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Picture shows FC Barcelona's badge displayed on a wall of the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on March 13, 2015.
Asian firm is now close to finalizing a €10m deal for two Barcelona friendly matches in South Korea – Report
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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.
Sources: Barcelona have already decided to sell one player in the next summer transfer window
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