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.

NAPLES, ITALY - FEBRUARY 21: Inigo Martinez of FC Barcellona during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 first leg match between SSC Napoli and FC Barcelona at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on February 21, 2024 in Naples, Italy.
Barcelona considering an exit for defender after only one season
As the current season reaches its conclusion and the planning begins for the next season ahead, the problem of FFP restrictions is...
Barcelona's Spanish coach Xavi addresses a press conference at the Joan Gamper training ground in Sant Joan Despi, near Barcelona, on January 30, 2024.
Xavi talks Pedri, Roque, Fermin, Ancelotti ahead of Barcelona vs Mallorca
Having failed to get a victory in their last La Liga match against Athletic Club, Xavi Hernandez’s FC Barcelona team missed out...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 28: A detailed view of the corner flag prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on October 28, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain.
17-year-old Ghanaian defensive prodigy on trial with Barcelona
With their strained finances keeping them from signing more established players, FC Barcelona have been relying a lot on young talents lately....
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 names the trophy he dreams of winning this season
The FC Barcelona defender and captain Ronald Araujo has been in the news for different reasons for the last few months, primarily...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 17: FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta gives a press conference in response to recent allegations over payments made to referees by the club, at Spotify Camp Nou on April 17, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. UEFA and Spanish authorities are investigating Barcelona over the payment of millions of euros to the company of Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira, the former vice-president of Spanish football's refereeing committee. If found guilty, UEFA's investigation could lead to a Champions League ban for the club.
Joan Laporta reiterates his desire to retain €70m Barcelona star
Although the results have not entirely been in their favor this season, there is no doubt that the current team assembled by...
Portuguese defender Joao Cancelo (2R) pose with FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta (2L), vice-president Rafael Yuste (L) and sports director Anderson de Souza Deco (R), during his official presentation as new player of FC Barcelona at the Joan Gamper training ground in Sant Joan Despi, near Barcelona, on September 2, 2023.
Barcelona attempt to solve Portuguese dilemma ahead of summer
In spite of the difficult economic conditions faced by the club, FC Barcelona were able to significantly strengthen their team in the...
BILBAO, SPAIN - MARCH 03: Xavi, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on 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.
Four changes at the minimum for Xavi’s Barcelona against Mallorca
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Paris Saint-Germain's Spanish headcoach Luis Enrique looks on prior to the French L1 football match between FC Nantes and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at the La Beaujoire stadium in Nantes, western France, on February 17, 2024.
PSG will resist Barcelona advances for their coach – report
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MONZA, ITALY - MARCH 02: Paulo Dybala of AS Roma celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Serie A TIM match between AC Monza and AS Roma - Serie A TIM at the U-Power Stadium on March 02, 2024 in Monza, Italy.
Barcelona offered the chance to sign Argentine World Cup winner
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Barcelona's Daniel Dani Rodriguez celebrates after scoring during a soccer game between Spanish FC Barcelona and Belgian Royal Antwerp FC, on Tuesday 19 September 2023 in Barcelona, Spain, on day 1 of the UEFA Youth League competition.
Barcelona can lose 18-year-old starlet for free this summer
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HAMBURG, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 07: Marcos Alonso of FC Barcelona warms up prior to the UEFA Champions League match between FC Shakhtar Donetsk and FC Barcelona at Volksparkstadion on November 07, 2023 in Hamburg, Germany.
Barcelona fullback returns to group training ahead of Mallorca clash
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Barcelona target Aleix Garcia
Barcelona midfield target’s numbers justify club’s interest in him
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The main entrance of La Masia ( Famed FC Barcelona academy ) Residence, Oriol Tort Education Center, in Sant Joan Despi is pictured on September 20, 2021. - Many players from Barcelona's youth system go on to have careers in football, as Lionel Messi, Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Sergio Busquets, Carles Puyol, Pep Guardiola or Gerard Pique.
Three Barcelona prodigies have already received renewal offers – report
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - JANUARY 27: Hector Fort of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on January 27, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
17-year-old Barcelona prodigy can return to the field against Mallorca
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Barcelona's Brazilian forward Vitor Roque (L) and Barcelona's Spanish forward #27 Lamine Yamal attend an open door training session, at the Ciudad Deportiva training ground in Sant Joan Despi, near Barcelona on December 30, 2023.
Barcelona concerned with key forward’s condition ahead of Napoli clash
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BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 24: Roberto De Zerbi, Manager of Brighton & Hove Albion, applauds the fans after the draw in the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Everton FC at the American Express Community Stadium on February 24, 2024 in Brighton, England.
Barcelona, Bayern set to compete for Italian mastermind – report
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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.
Stars aligning for Barcelona loanee to get back into Brighton starting XI
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 11: Marc-Andre ter Stegen of FC Barcelona warms up whilst wearing the Chinese New Year collection warm up shirt prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Granada CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on February 11, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Three Barcelona stars attracting interest from Saudi Arabia – report
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Pau Victor of Barcelona Atletic celebrating after scoring a goal against CyD Leonesa.
Barcelona considering paying full release clause for Girona loanee
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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.
16-year-old River Plate gem continues to amaze Barcelona
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