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.

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.

Former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand has criticised Jamie Carragher for describing the Africa Cup of Nations as not a major tournament.

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 and Rio Ferdinand have been embroiled in a bitter feud of late - but it started before the two defenders hung up their boots and moved into punditry

Jamie Carragher has finally reacted to his controversial comments about the AFCON, which he claimed is not a 'major' tournamentCarragher is but among a host of European ex-players, coaches and club owners who share negative views about AFCONAfrican players have often struggled with such sentiments when the AFCON tournament is on the horizon Jamie Carragher has responded to criticism after his remarks about Mohamed Salah and the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) sparked backlash.

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Mohamed Salah has been told he should be the main contender to win the Ballon d'Or, as the fierce debate over the Liverpool forward's chances of winning the award rumbles on

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