Jamie Carragher has labeled Rio Ferdinand a 'clown' after the former defender of Manchester United waded over his AFCON remarks in the controversy.
Carragher, 47, landed in himself in hot water after he seemed to reject the idea that the Africa Cup of Nations is an important tournament. Speaking at Sky Sports after Liverpool's 2-0 victory over Manchester City on Sunday, found the ex-Reds Center-back that Mohamed Salah played in Afcon against his business to be the best player in the world.
In the last episode of his podcast, Ferdinand claimed that the assessment of Carragher is representative of the majority image and FIFA begged to help his prestige in accordance with the European Championship and Copa America.
I think [what he said] Is representative of most people there are, “said Ferdinand. “But I don't think that's right. It is an ignorant thinking process.
“If you go to Didier Drogba, Abedi Pele, Samuel Eto, Riyad Mahrez, Mo Salah or Sadio Mane, they will tell you:” We have to win this ” – There is a demand in their country to win this.
'Yes, it is not wise because of the sources with a back -back -back -backs, but that does not mean that you have to devalue it. It must be respected more than it is. '
Salah, 32, has never lifted the African continental title, but was twice a second place in 2017 and 2021.
He is the favorite to win the Ballon d'Or this year, with him in the midst of a historic individual season for the Reds who could claim three big prizes this period.
Ferdinand added: 'I understand what Jamie says, but I don't agree. That is the fault of the majority and it is not true. I think the federations such as FIFA should ensure that they implement language around finish, so that it is equal to the euros and the Copa America.
“Jamie is right in what he says. If Salah won Afcon, that would not have an influence on the Ballon d'Or, which is absolutely wrong. '
However, Carragher was not happy with the recording of the former United Defender.
“I didn't say you clown,” Carragher commented on the Instagram post of his former rival who discussed the subject. “Stop playing in the gallery as you always do.”
The clay of social media comes after Carragher was also labeled as 'unforgettable ignorant' by former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys for trivializing the meaning of the tournament.
Writing in his blog post, Keys, 67, did not explicitly mentioned Carragher, but referred to clear reference to the debate on his comments.
Keys wrote: 'Let alone the best ever of the PL – Mo Salah is perhaps Liverpool's best ever – despite the fact that he never played in a big tournament. Serious. Some ignorance. Unforgivable ignorance.
'Time and again referred to the arrogance of so -called experts who live and work within the boundaries of the UK who do not think above their territory.
'That is why our toilet here in Qatar was rejected by so many of them – even though it is the best ever – a climax with the best football matches I've ever seen. “Qatar? “They asked. “” Not England? Why? How could that happen? '' '
'I'm a bit off the course, so let me correct that. In a Stat-based world there is someone to think about. At Beinsport alone in Egypt, we probably had more than 100 million people who watched the confrontation of the Egyptian kings on Sunday. And that number does not take into account the 22 other countries on our territory.
'Yes. Egypt, which is the most successful team in the history of Afcon, has won seven times. Salah hasn't won it yet – but he still gets a chance against the end of the year. Still – it's not one of the big tournaments, right? It is not played in England – or Europe, so that is not possible. '
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