Zlatan Ibrahimovic has taken in an awkward reunion with Pep Guardiola some 14 years on from their explosive feud at Barcelona.
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- Swedish striker clashed with coach at Camp Nou
- Different personalities were never going to work
- Involved in brief exchange ahead of friendly game
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Enigmatic Swedish striker Ibrahimovic moved to Camp Nou in 2009. He hit 21 goals during his only full season in Catalunya – savouring La Liga, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup triumphs – but never saw eye-to-eye with demanding coach Guardiola.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Ibrahimovic was critical of Guardiola in his no-holds-barred autobiography, with questions being asked of how one of the most decorated bosses in the business handled a larger-than-life character that needed freedom and trust in order to flourish alongside Lionel Messi and Co.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Ibrahimovic is now retired, with an advisor role being filled at AC Milan. He was at Yankee Stadium in New York for a friendly clash between the Rossoneri and Manchester City – meaning that he ran into Guardiola again for an uncomfortable hug and brief exchange.