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.

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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

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

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 clashed with Rio Ferdinand on many occasions. There was another spat this week after comments made on Mohamed Salah.

Rio Ferdinand said Carragher's Salah AFCON comments were ignorant and the Sky Sports pundit has hit back at the 'clown playing to the gallery'.

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