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.

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
Although reliance on young talents has been part and parcel of the history and tradition of FC Barcelona, the Catalan club has...
Germany's head coach Julian Nagelsmann is pictured prior to the German first division Bundesliga football match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and FC Bayern Munich in Leverkusen, western Germany on February 10, 2024.
Barcelona cut their managerial shortlist to four candidates – report
Since Xavi Hernandez’s announcement of his decision to leave FC Barcelona at the end of January, the Catalans have been busy looking...
GENOA, ITALY - DECEMBER 29: Simone Inzaghi, head coach of Inter, reacts during the Serie A TIM match between Genoa CFC and FC Internazionale at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on December 29, 2023 in Genoa, Italy.
Barcelona could face two problems as they eye Serie A manager
The question of who will replace Xavi Hernandez on the FC Barcelona bench for the next season is on the minds of...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 24: Ferran Torres, Gavi and Balde of FC Barcelona are seen 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.
Gavi’s return date already concrete for Barcelona – report
There were a lot of expectations from FC Barcelona this season, as the Catalans had won two important trophies last season, and...
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.
Barcelona president remains clear that La Liga is still alive
Only last month, it looked increasingly likely that FC Barcelona would be finishing the season without any silverware to their name, especially...
Barcelona loanee Clement Lenglet
Aston Villa have a complete change of heart for Barcelona loanee
For the first half of the season, Clement Lenglet’s loan from FC Barcelona to Aston Villa was looking like a failed move...
Portugal's midfielder Ruben Neves arrives for a press conference at Shahaniya Sports Club in Al Samriya, northwest of Doha on November 20, 2022 during the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament.
Portuguese midfielder opens up on his failed Barcelona move
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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.
Barcelona considering changes in their youth development model
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 28: Inaki Pena of FC Barcelona makes a save from Fabio Cardoso of FC Porto during the UEFA Champions League match between FC Barcelona and FC Porto at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on November 28, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona face a new goalkeeping dilemma for the summer
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Barcelona target Amadou Onana
Everton unwilling to sell midfielder on terms offered by Barcelona
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DORTMUND, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 12: Thomas Müller of Germany is challenged by Adrien Rabiot of France during the international friendly match between Germany and France at Signal Iduna Park on September 12, 2023 in Dortmund, Germany.
Barcelona reignite their interest in 28-year-old French midfielder
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 01: Lorenzo Colombo #29 of AC Milan battles for the ball with Mika Faye #30 of FC Barcelona during the second half of a preseason friendly match during the 2023 Soccer Champions Tour at Allegiant Stadium on August 01, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Barcelona Atletic coach highlights the missing component in 19-year-old defender
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Israeli football agent Pini Zahavi arrives to attend the Ballon d'Or France Football 2019 ceremony at the Chatelet Theatre in Paris on December 2, 2019.
Israeli agent’s presence in Barcelona raises eyebrows
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 24: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona and his team mate Hector Fort look 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.
Barcelona already have La Masia gem’s contract sorted for years
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France's defender Jean-Clair Todibo arrives in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines on November 13, 2023 as part of the team's preparation for the upcoming UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament qualifying matches.
‘Why not?’… says French defender about Barcelona return
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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.
Old wounds reopen at Barcelona as Mbappe nears Real Madrid move
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Barcelona's Portuguese forward #14 Joao Felix celebrates with teammates scoring his team's second goal during the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and Getafe CF at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona on February 24, 2024.
Barcelona star proves his detractors wrong with recent performance
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 24: Joao Felix of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's second goal 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 star identifies key ingredient to bring the best out of him
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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.
Deco clarifies the future of key Barcelona duo
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 24: Raphinha of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Getafe CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on February 24, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Raphinha talks his return to starting XI, competition with Yamal after Barcelona 4-0 Getafe
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