The conflict between Ibrahimovic and Guardiola started in 2009, when Guardiola was Barcelona's coach and he signed Ibrahimovic. However, in the tactical system built around Messi, Ibrahimovic completely stole the limelight. After a complete fallout with Guardiola, he left Barcelona after a season.

After Haaland joined Manchester City, Ibrahimovic criticized Guardiola at this time. Ibrahimovic said that whether Guardiola can improve Haaland depends on Guardiola's self-esteem. Guardiola Do not allow others to become stronger than himself.

In this regard, Guardiola responded that Ibrahimovic was right, he was completely right. He has more self-esteem than anyone else and other players in this club and team. He doesn't like Haaland scoring 3 goals because everyone will pay attention to Haaland. He is jealous.

Guardiola also said that he said that Haaland should stop scoring, otherwise the newspapers would not discuss him, only Haaland. One is right and knows him well, maybe Ibrahimovic can write another book.

When asked if he was being sarcastic, Guardiola said no, that's what he really thinks, his self-esteem is so strong.