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.

SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - DECEMBER 17: Head coach Imanol Alguacil of Real Sociedad looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Sociedad and Real Betis at Reale Arena on December 17, 2023 in San Sebastian, Spain.
Barcelona potentially lose another managerial candidate – report
Since Xavi Hernandez’s announcement of leaving FC Barcelona at the end of the season, several tacticians have been linked with the Catalan...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 28: Jules Kounde and Iñigo Martinez of FC Barcelona look on prior to the UEFA Champions League match between FC Barcelona and FC Porto at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on November 28, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain.
Official: Barcelona announce squad for the game against Alaves
FC Barcelona got back to winning ways after their disappointing defeat against Villarreal as they got a victory in the match against...
Barcelona's US goalkeeper #31 Diego Kochen warms up before 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 agree a contract renewal for 17-year-old La Masia talent
FC Barcelona faced a blow in the transfer market as one of their closest linked players in the last few weeks, Lucas...
Barcelona target Lucas Bergvall
Five reasons why Barcelona faced the rejection from Swedish pearl
Owing to the financial problems being faced by FC Barcelona, the Catalans have been finding it highly difficult to compete with the...
Former footballer Bojan Krkic (L) and Barcelona's Sports Director Anderson de Souza Deco wait for the start of the the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and CA Osasuna at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona on January 31, 2024.
Barcelona open to spending heavy to address one key weakness
FC Barcelona have their work cut out for the upcoming months. Firstly, the Catalans will have to look for a replacement for...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - JANUARY 27: Ferran Torres of FC Barcelona looks dejected at full-time following the teams defeat in the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on January 27, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Injured Barcelona winger fully motivated to return back to top form
While it is clear that the team has also not performed at their best this season, the never-ending injuries and physical problems...
Barcelona's Polish forward #09 Robert Lewandowski walks during the medal ceremony after the Spanish Super Cup final football match between Real Madrid and Barcelona at the Al-Awwal Park Stadium in Riyadh, on January 14, 2024.
Veteran Barcelona striker admits his form took a dip in 2023
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Barcelona target Lucas Bergvall
A blow for Barcelona as top target decides to join Tottenham
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Barcelona's Spanish forward #07 Ferran Torres fights for the ball with Almeria's Spanish defender #15 Sergio Akieme during the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and UD Almeria at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona on December 20, 2023.
Barcelona get a financial boost with former defender’s transfer
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Barcelona target Lucas Bergvall
Barcelona target’s London visit raises doubts about his future
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Barcelona's German goalkeeper #01 Marc-Andre ter Stegen attends a training session at the Joan Gamper training ground in Sant Joan Despi, near Barcelona, on January 30, 2024. Only a few months after lifting the Spanish title, Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez dramatically announced he would walk away from the club at the end of the season. After Villarreal stunned Barcelona on January 28 with a 5-3 win which left the champions third, and 10 points behind La Liga leaders Real Madrid, Xavi said he was stepping down in June.
Expected return dates of 9 injured Barcelona players – report
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FC Porto's Portuguese coach Sergio Conceicao looks on before the start of the UEFA Champions League first round group H football match between FC Barcelona and FC Porto at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona on November 28, 2023.
Barcelona linked Portuguese manager to leave his club at the end of season
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Barcelona's Uruguayan defender #04 Ronald Araujo celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's third goal during the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona on January 27, 2024.
Barcelona need to work on one vexing aspect going forward
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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 wonderkid manages to top the European charts – report
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - JANUARY 27: Frenkie de Jong 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.
Official: Barcelona announce squad for the game against Osasuna
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - JANUARY 27: Pau Cubarsi 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.
Barcelona defensive prodigy likely to get another start in La Liga
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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.
How Lucas Bergvall emerged as a priority target for Barcelona
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Barcelona target Aleix Garcia
Barcelona can swap players to get Girona captain in the summer
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Barcelona target for coaching role Hensi Flick
Treble-winning German coach among the options for Barcelona to replace Xavi
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Barcelona star's social media post dispels notions of anymosity with fellow striker
Xavi continues to believe in the potential of new Barcelona striker – report
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