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.

Barcelona's Spanish coach Xavi holds a press conference at the Joan Gamper training ground in Sant Joan Despi, near Barcelona, on October 24, 2023, on the eve of their UEFA Champions League 1st round Group H football match against Shakhtar Donetsk.
Xavi talks Laporta, Ter Stegen, Conceicao, team’s problems ahead of Barcelona vs Porto
FC Barcelona returned from the international break with a draw against Rayo Vallecano, which will see further pressure getting piled up on...
SANT JOAN DESPI, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 02: FC Barcelona Sporting Director Anderson Luis de Souza 'Deco' looks on as Joao Cancelo and Joao Felix are unveiled as new FC Barcelona players at Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper on September 02, 2023 in Sant Joan Despi, Spain.
Deco keeps mum on the future of key Barcelona duo
FC Barcelona landed two highly-rated players, Joao Cancelo and Joao Felix, in the last summer transfer window. From the very beginnings of...
PORTO, PORTUGAL - OCTOBER 04: Marc-Andre Ter Stegen of FC Barcelona looks on during the UEFA Champions League match between FC Porto and FC Barcelona at Estadio do Dragao on October 04, 2023 in Porto, Portugal.
Barcelona captain on track to return in the match against Porto
The last international break brought only bad news for FC Barcelona. The Catalans not only saw one of their most important midfielders,...
FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta
La Liga manager catches the eye of Barcelona with his style of football – report
Owing to the recent poor form of the team, Xavi Hernandez is under ever-increasing pressure at FC Barcelona. The Catalan team has...
Barcelona head coach Xavi
Captain crisis at Barcelona, none of the four likely to start – report
Taking up the captain’s armband could be one of the biggest achievements for any player, especially those playing at a club as...
SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 04: Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Sociedad and FC Barcelona at Reale Arena on November 4, 2023, in San Sebastian, Spain.
Former Barcelona Sporting Director opines on Lewandowski’s future role
Several FC Barcelona players are at a very advanced age, and might not be playing at the highest stage in the coming...
Frenkie De Jong and Pedri during the match between RCD Espanyol and FC Barcelona, corresponding to the week 34 of the Liga Santander, played at the RCDE Stadium, in Barcelona, on 14th May 2023.
Official: Barcelona announce squad for the game against Rayo Vallecano
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Barcelona transfer target Martin Zubimendi
Arsenal join list of suitors for dream Barcelona signing – Romano
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GRANADA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 08: Xavi Hernandez, manager of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Granada CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes on October 08, 2023 in Granada, Spain.
20-year-old Barcelona midfielder set to remain a part of Xavi’s plans
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Barcelona new signing Vitor Roque
Brazilian sensation’s plan to join Barcelona revealed
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Barcelona midfielders Pedri and Gavi
Barcelona midfielder sends heartfelt message to injured colleague
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SEVILLE, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 24: Juan Miranda of Real Betis ( Former Barcelona player ) in action during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Betis and Cadiz CF at Estadio Benito Villamarin on September 24, 2023 in Seville, Spain.
La Masia graduate can join Milan in January, Barcelona to get 40% of the fee
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CURITIBA, BRAZIL - AUGUST 27: New Barcelona signing Vitor Roque celebrates his goal during Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A match between Athletico Paranaense and Fluminense at Ligga Arena on August 27, 2023 in Curitiba, Brazil.
Latest Barcelona signing fully recovers ahead of possible January arrival
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Barcelona midfielder Ilkay Gundogan
Barcelona midfielder tops the European charts in appearances – report
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Barcelona head coach Xavi
Xavi still remains winless against upcoming Barcelona opponent – report
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La Liga President Javier Tebas
Javier Tebas resigns as La Liga President, will run for another election
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Former Barcelona midfielder Thiago Alcantara
Former Barcelona midfielder in the Premier League could be chosen to replace Gavi
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FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta
Barcelona president provides clarity about Xavi’s continuation – report
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Barcelona midfielder Gavi grimaces in pain as he holds his knee during the UEFA EURO 2024 European qualifier match between Spain and Georgia at Jose Zorrilla on November 19, 2023 in Valladolid, Spain.
Operation date set for injured Barcelona star – report
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PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO - NOVEMBER 20: Sergiño Dest #2 of the United States leaves the field after being red carded during the first half against Trinidad and Tobago at Hasely Crawford Stadium on November 20, 2023 in Port of Spain, Trinidad And Tobago.
Barcelona loanee in negative spotlight after losing temper in last appearance
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