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Inferior tournament: Carragher responds to criticism over AFCON comment


Published on 2025-03-02 13:45:19 - MSN
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  • Former Liverpool defender, Jamie Carragher has defended his claim that the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, is inferior to other competitions. The former defender has come under heavy criticism over the last week,

The article discusses Jamie Carragher's response to criticism he received for his comments about the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Carragher, a former Liverpool defender and current pundit, had referred to AFCON as an "inferior tournament" during a discussion on Sky Sports. His remarks sparked backlash from fans and commentators who felt his comments were dismissive of the competition's quality and significance. In response, Carragher clarified that his intention was not to belittle the tournament but to highlight the scheduling conflicts it creates with European club football, where many African players are key members. He emphasized that his comments were about the logistical challenges rather than the tournament's merit, although he acknowledged that his choice of words could have been better.

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