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

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.

Jamie Carragher and Rio Ferdinand have been tangled in a war of words - but it's not the first time the former England team-mates have clashed

Jamie Carragher and Rio Ferdinand have clashed on social media various times in recent years and Monday saw a fresh row following the Liverpool legend's comments on the Africa Cup of Nations

Former Liverpool star who played alongside Jamie Carragher has reacted to his controversial comments about Mohamed Salah and AFCON. Carragher caused controversy on Sunday afternoon during the aftermath of Liverpool's 2-0 win over Manchester City in the Premier League.

Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has hit out at Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher over his recent comments about the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON,

Rio Ferdinand has been branded 'a clown' by Jamie Carragher following the former Manchester United defender's criticism of Carragher's comments about the Africa Cup of Nations.

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.

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.

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 hit back at Rio Ferdinand after the Manchester United legend called his comments about Mohamed Salah and the Africa Cup of Nations 'ignorant'