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.

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.

Jamie Carragher has denied being “disrespectful” to the Africa Cup of Nations after branding Rio Ferdinand a “clown” for accusing him of ignorance about the tournament’s status.

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'

Rio Ferdinand is the latest to aim criticism at Jamie Carragher for his comments regarding the Africa Cup of Nations, but the former Liverpool defender has hit back

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,