The Sky Sports pundit dismissed the Africa Cup of Nations' status as a 'major tournament' but was quickly challenged by fellow panellists

Ex-Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has said Jamie Carragher's comments disregarding the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as a major tournament were ignorant.

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has clashed with Rio Ferdinand on many occasions. There was another spat this week after comments made on Mohamed Salah.

Jamie Carragher has called Rio Ferdinand “a clown” after the former Manchester United defender labelled him “ignorant” over his comments on the Africa Cup of Nations ( AFCON ). Carragher was criticised after he appeared to dismiss the idea that AFCON is a major tournament while discussing in-form Liverpool star Mohamed Salah ’s chances of winning the Ballon d'Or.

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has responded to the fierce criticism he faced after making comments involving Mohamed Salah and the Ballon d'Or over the weekend.

Jamie Carragher had to come out and defend his comments on AFCON and Mo Salah to round off a week that saw him fallout with Rio Ferdinand, upset Pep Guardiola and make a brutal dig at Everton

Jamie Carragher has slammed Rio Ferdinand for the ex-Manchester United defender's reaction to controversial comments made by his former international teammate regarding Mohamed Salah and the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Jamie Carragher has hit back at Rio Ferdinand after the Manchester United legend called his comments about Mohamed Salah and the Africa Cup of Nations 'ignorant'

Jamie Carragher has hit back at Rio Ferdinand after he was called a 'ignorant' over comments made about the African Cup of Nations on Sky Sports on Sunday. The Liverpool legend appeared to downplay the importance of the competition,

Rio Ferdinand was labelled a "clown" by Jamie Carragher after he called out the former Liverpool defender for his controversial AFCON comments.