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.

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
With Xavi Hernandez having already announced that he will step down from the coaching duties at FC Barcelona at the end of...
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
Being one of the biggest clubs in the world and with their proud history, FC Barcelona are always expected to win each...
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
Although the club’s first team is not going through its most shiny period of form, the FC Barcelona academy has once again...
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
A lot has changed since the full-time whistle of the last match that FC Barcelona played against Villarreal in La Liga. The...
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
FC Barcelona are set to face Osasuna in their upcoming La Liga fixture, but the attention of everyone associated with the club...
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
As things stand, the only player that FC Barcelona have added to their squad in the current winter transfer window is Vitor...
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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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.
Another club joins the race to sign promising Barcelona defender – report
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MALLORCA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 26: Alejandro Balde of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between RCD Mallorca and FC Barcelona at Estadi de Son Moix on September 26, 2023 in Mallorca, Spain.
Three replacements Barcelona had in mind for Balde – report
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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 planning to remodel Barcelona squad after Xavi – report
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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.
Xavi may already have another destination ready after Barcelona
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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 receive formal bid for defensive prodigy – Romano
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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.
Injured Barcelona defender back in group training already – report
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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.
Barcelona one step away from signing Swedish prodigy – report
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Barcelona's Spanish coach Xavi attends an open door training session, at the Ciudad Deportiva training ground in Sant Joan Despi, near Barcelona on December 30, 2023.
Xavi put injured Barcelona star’s career above his own – report
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Barcelona coach target Jürgen Klopp
Stars aligning for Barcelona to have Jurgen Klopp on their bench
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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.
Premier League coach can emerge as an option for Barcelona
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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 locker-room will love to replace Xavi with former coach – report
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