Jamie Carragher’s claim that Mohamed Salah’s AFCON participation harms his Ballon d'Or chances has sparked backlash. Critics argue it reflects a broader Western bias against African football. Read more on the controversy.

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

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

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

Jamie Carragher has addressed the backlash from Rio Ferdinand and others regarding his comments on Mohamed Salah's Ballon d'Or chances being affected by playing Egypt. Despite being a contender to win the award previously,

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

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.

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 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.