Pep Guardiola and Erling Haaland tensions revealed in new documentary

The Amazon Prime Video documentary “A Beautiful Obsession” has revealed behind-the-scenes tensions within Manchester City, specifically highlighting a confrontation between manager Pep Guardiola and striker Erling Haaland.

Footage from the series shows Guardiola sharply questioning Haaland’s intensity during the halftime of an FA Cup final against Crystal Palace. Guardiola demanded more movement and quality from the striker, noting that he had left six other players on the bench to prioritize Haaland in the lineup. Following the outburst, the manager softened his tone, telling the player, “I still love you, Erling, like a father... But it is not about that. Show that you want to win.”

The documentary also exposes friction between Guardiola and the club's leadership. Voice messages attributed to CEO Ferran Soriano and President Khaldoon Al Mubarak indicate dissatisfaction regarding Guardiola's tactical decisions, such as making ten changes to the starting lineup. Additionally, the footage captures Guardiola warning his squad that he would not tolerate players complaining about his tactical choices or lineups.