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).
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.
Rio Ferdinand labelled a 'clown' by Jamie Carragher after Man Utd legend hits out at 'ignorant' ex-Liverpool defender for controversial AFCON claims during Mohamed Salah assessment
Rio Ferdinand was labelled a "clown" by Jamie Carragher after he called out the former Liverpool defender for his controversial AFCON comments.
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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 ...
Copa America is better than AFCON - Kojo Addae Mensah
Sports analyst, Kojo Addae Mensah, has stated that the Copa America is a more competitive tournament than the African Cup of ...
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Harambee Stars Midfielder Kenneth Muguna Weigh In on AFCON ‘Disrespect’ From Carragher
Harambee Stars midfielder Kenneth Muguna has explained the reason Africans could prefer to watch the Euros over AFCON after ...