Jamie Carragher's AFCON comments were 'ignorant'

Jamie Carragher’s AFCON comments reflect a wider issue of disrespect towards the tournament
The Sky Sports pundit dismissed the Africa Cup of Nations' status as a 'major tournament' but was quickly challenged by fellow panellists
COMMENT: Carragher’s utterances reflect a general western bias towards AFCON
Jamie Carragher’s claim that Mohamed Salah’s AFCON participation harms his Ballon d'Or chances has sparked backlash. Critics argue it reflects a broader Western bias against African football. Read more on the controversy.
I won AFCON in 2006 and Jamie Carragher’s comments are disrespectful and ignorant
Former Tottenham striker Mido has strongly defended the Africa Cup of Nations after Jamie Carragher’s recent controversial comments. The Liverpool great has been heavily criticised after he
Rio Ferdinand berates ‘ignorant’ Jamie Carragher for belitting AFCON during Salah Ballon d’Or debate
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has criticised Jamie Carragher for comments downplaying AFCON as a major tournament, calling them "ignorant."
Viewers spot what Sky Sports did after Jamie Carragher's Mo Salah and AFCON comments
Fans have been reacting after pointing out what Sky Sports appeared to do with Jamie Carragher's controversial Mohamed Salah and AFCON comments. On Sunday afternoon, Salah was the star of the show as he scored and assisted to help Liverpool beat Manchester City 2-0 in the Premier League.
England legend Rio Ferdinand slams Jamie Carragher for comment about AFCON
Former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand has criticised Jamie Carragher for describing the Africa Cup of Nations as not a major tournament.
"AFCON is a big tournament": Former Manchester City player responds to Jamie Carragher
Former Manchester City star responded to Jamie Carragher's comments, asserting that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is a significant tournament
Musa, Mo Salah slam Carragher over AFCON comments
Ahmed Musa and Egyptian star Mohamed Salah have criticised Jamie Carragher over derogatory comments about the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Mo Salah has made his feelings clear on AFCON as Jamie Carragher comment sparks row
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has spoken out to reveal his true thoughts about the national tournament after Jamie Carragher discredited it on Sky Sports.
Rio Ferdinand: Jamie Carragher's AFCON comments were 'ignorant'
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.
Inside Jamie Carragher and Rio Ferdinand feud - Mohamed Salah response, Ronaldo debate
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has clashed with Rio Ferdinand on many occasions. There was another spat this week after comments made on Mohamed Salah.
Row over AFCON disrespect; Kluivert shows up Palmer as Chelsea fans protest; Olsen mascot spat
How Carragher sparked a row about AFCON and 'major tournaments'. Plus: Kluivert shows Palmer how to do it, and mascot beef.
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Carragher under fire for dismissing AFCON as ‘not a major tournament’
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has sparked controversy after dismissing the Africa Cup of Nations as not a major tournament while discussing Mohamed Salah’s chances of winning the Ballon ...
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Liverpool icon Carragher remarks spark outrage over undervaluing Mo Salah, AFCON
Former England international and Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has ignited a firestorm of criticism after suggesting that ...