Our Writers
Meet the team behind Read Barcelona. Our writers are experienced sports journalists bringing you the latest news, in-depth analysis, and expert opinion.
Parag J Kalita
Sports Journalist
Parag J Kalita is an FC Barcelona specialist and the Site Expert and Editor at Everything Barca on the FanSided network. A leading analyst and editorial specialist with a background in Computer Science Engineering, Parag adds an analytical edge to his coverage of football. He has vast experience leading editorial teams, scaling media brands into authoritative publications, and building digital platforms from the ground up. Away from the editorial domain, Parag works as a software developer. A Culer since 2014, Parag has followed the team through the MSN golden age into their more recent transitional periods, providing an expert viewpoint based on logic, knowledge, and history. He focuses specifically on tactical setups, data-oriented scouting, and understanding key performance indicators. Through his blend of engineering knowledge and football wisdom, he translates the game for the modern fan with extreme accuracy. Rather than solely reporting, he teaches fans the ins and outs of the game with extreme detail.
Pol Ferré
Sports Journalist
Born and raised just 20 kilometres from the city, Pol Ferré is a Journalism graduate from the Autonomous University of Barcelona and is currently working in production on the daily 'La Ciutat' program broadcasted by one of Spain's biggest radio stations, Onda Cero. He grew up deeply connected to football and, especially, to FC Barcelona. From a very young age, he developed a strong sense of belonging to the Blaugrana club, becoming what is popularly known as a 'Culer'. To Pol, Barça is not just a football team, but also an important part of his cultural and emotional identity as a Catalan. His childhood was marked by watching matches, celebrating titles, and sharing a passion with friends and family for colours that represent much more than sport: history, values, and a way of understanding the city. He is regularly found at home matches in the Spotify Camp Nou, or on a members-only coach heading to away fixtures.
Reshad Rahman
Sports Journalist
Reshad Rahman is a news aggregation specialist and digital content expert that has over six years of experience covering European football, with a particular focus on FC Barcelona and La Liga. Known for his speed, clarity, and reliability, he has built a reputation as a trusted voice in football news aggregation, consistently delivering accurate updates across breaking news, transfers, and match coverage, while engaging a 450k+ global audience through his presence on X (formerly Twitter) across the years. His work centres on real-time reporting and responsible journalism, with a strong emphasis on source verification and filtering confirmed information from developing stories, rumors and speculation. Over the years, he has covered major European competitions, transfer windows, and matchdays, providing continuous updates and analysis specifically tailored to a global football audience. With a deep understanding of Barça’s sporting and financial landscape, Reshad specialises in translating complex developments into clear and accessible reporting for the fans. His approach combines traditional journalistic standards with modern digital storytelling, ensuring both credibility and engagement in fast-paced football media environments.
Tom Sanderson
Sports Journalist
Tom Sanderson is a senior football correspondent that has lived in Catalonia for almost seven years, for the duration of which he has been Forbes' lead expert writer on FC Barcelona providing news, analysis and features. He's currently in his eighth season covering the club which also includes attending matches home and away, press events and conferences, and training sessions amid appearing in a BBC Sport documentary on El Clasico. Before that, he lived in São Paulo for six years where he became, and still is, The Guardian's lead reporter on Brazilian football and social issues. Other notable work includes being appointed Daily Mail's first-ever Spanish language content editor in its sports department. Find him up in the Press Box at the Spotify Camp Nou or behind the Gol Sud with loved ones.