Carragher Calls Ferdinand a “Clown” Amid AFCON Comments Row
By Parrot Newspaper – News That Talks to You
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has branded Rio Ferdinand a “clown” following the ex-Manchester United defender’s involvement in the controversy surrounding Carragher’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) remarks.
Ferdinand waded into the heated debate after Carragher’s previous comments on players leaving for AFCON stirred reactions across the football world. In response, Carragher took to social media, firing back with the “clown” jibe and defending his stance, insisting his words were taken out of context.

This latest exchange has reignited discussions about the respect and recognition the AFCON tournament commands among European football pundits and fans.
Parrot Newspaper previously covered the initial backlash to Carragher’s AFCON comments, highlighting widespread criticism from African footballers and fans who viewed his remarks as dismissive of the continent’s premier football competition.
Stay with Parrot Newspaper for continuing coverage of this developing story.