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.

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

Jamie Carragher has called Rio Ferdinand “a clown” after the former Manchester United defender labelled him “ignorant” over his comments on the Africa Cup of Nations ( AFCON ).

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 received massive backlash on social media for describing the Africa Cup of Nations as not a major tournament.

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.

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

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.

Sky Sports have removed awkward footage during which Jamie Carragher appeared to disrespect the African Cup of Nations from their YouTube clip of the weekend's Super Sunday debate. The ex- Liverpool man was joined by Roy Keane, Micah Richards, and Daniel Sturridge to discuss Mohamed Salah ’s chances of winning the Ballon d’Or.

Jamie Carragher has released a statement on social media over his comments about the importance of the Africa Cup of Nations .