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 been embroiled in a bitter feud of late - but it started before the two defenders hung up their boots and moved into punditry

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher hit out at ex-Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand after being branded as 'ignorant' following comments made about Mo Salah and the Africa Cup of Nations

Former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand has criticised Jamie Carragher for describing the Africa Cup of Nations as not a major tournament.

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 ). Carragher was criticised after he appeared to dismiss the idea that AFCON is a major tournament while discussing in-form Liverpool star Mohamed Salah ’s chances of winning the Ballon d'Or.

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 had to come out and defend his comments on AFCON and Mo Salah to round off a week that saw him fallout with Rio Ferdinand, upset Pep Guardiola and make a brutal dig at Everton

Jamie Carragher has slammed Rio Ferdinand for the ex-Manchester United defender's reaction to controversial comments made by his former international teammate regarding Mohamed Salah and the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Jamie Carragher has hit back at Rio Ferdinand after he was called a 'ignorant' over comments made about the African Cup of Nations on Sky Sports on Sunday. The Liverpool legend appeared to downplay the importance of the competition,