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

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.

Clown': Jamie Carragher and Rio Ferdinand clash over Mohamed Salah AFCON row - Liverpool legend criticised by ex-England team-mate after appearing to dismiss idea that the Africa Cup of Nations is a m

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 been in the firing line over comments on Mohamed Salah and AFCON. But another Liverpool legend has agreed with much of what the defender said.

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 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,

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.