The struggle between Jamie Carragher and Rio Ferdinand has a new Competer – Tennis Legende Boris Becker.
In recent days, Carragher has confronted the heat after giving a motivated argument for why he thinks the Africa Cup of Nations is not a 'big tournament'.
On Sunday, the Liverpool – legend that Mohamed Salah was disadvantaged in the annual debate for the Ballon d'Or by unable to win a large international tournament – in his eyes, the euros, Copa America or the World Cup (for which Egypt is not heavily conquered).
But that opinion brought him criticism from, among others, Daniel Sturridge, Micah Richards and Rio Ferdinand – and now Becker has joined the stack with regard to a separate issue.
Carragher had weighed the term of Vincent Kompany in Bayern Munich, where he leads the Bnudesliga with eight points about Bayern Munich and the Champions League the last 16 after scraping Celtic.
'Bayern has not yet convinced me. Now they play against Leverkusen, who recently dominated Bayern in the Bundesliga. It's a 50-50 draw, “he said.
'In the end I predict I Leverkusen [to advance]. If Kompany does not win, there will be many questions about his appointment, because the competition is expected and the Champions League is the icing on the cake of a season. They have to reach at least the semi -final, “
But Becker, a Bayern fan that has been a board member, broke back: 'There has been no questions about the appointment of Kompany!
“In fact, Bayern just said the domestic title (is the most important trophy this year and are happy with the work of Vincent Kompany! Jamie is not well informed at all,” he added, tagging Carragher.
And Ferdinand couldn't resist taking advantage of the misery of his former rival, Retweeted Becker's statement and adding it: “Boris … he has a bad few weeks. Leave him off, “with three smiling emojis to start up.
Many people agree with Carragher – including Joey Barton, who has published a passionate videoest of his take – while he also received some recoil.
Ballon d'Or winners have often tasted glory in the Champions League or an international tournament – usually the European Championship or Copa America. No African star has won the gong since George Weah in 1995. While Sadio Mane finished second in the 2022 edition.
Carragher was picked up live by Sturridge and Richards because he said: 'I think the problem is (is) the fact that he (Salah) is at Egypt, and he probably does not play as such in the big tournament, or may have a big chance I think it is the Champions League or the big tournament.
'Normally, the player who excels, such as Vini Jr and (Kylian) Mbappe at the moment, Real Madrid looks really good for the Champions League.
“Liverpool will be in that conversation, but at the moment (Los Blancos) will certainly be the precursor.”
Richards hit back: “To say, Afcon is an important tournament because many people are at home and say,” They don't take it seriously “. Afcon is a big tournament, just so that you know. '
Carragher then answered by asking if Egypt would claim to win the World Cup next year, to which the former City defender of the man replied: 'No, but Afcon is great, right?
“You remember that he and mane went for it and …”
Carragher then replied 'Oh God', before Sturridge brought the matter to you: 'It is a fact. It's a fact. It's a fact. If you win the euros or Copa America, it is considered a big one, so that the AFCON is at the same level. '
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. '
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.”
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