Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has fiercely criticised Jamie Carragher for dismissing the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in the Ballon d’Or debate, calling the Sky Sports pundit "disrespectful" and demanding an apology.
John Obi Mikel has launched a furious tirade against Jamie Carragher after the former Liverpool defender downplayed the importance of AFCON in discussions surrounding player achievements and the Ballon d’Or. Carragher’s comments, which led to a clash with Rio Ferdinand, have drawn widespread criticism, with Mikel branding them "ignorant" and "disrespectful."
Speaking on The Obi One Podcast, Mikel was particularly angered by Carragher’s "arrogant smirk" while dismissing the tournament. The ex-Chelsea star, who won AFCON in 2013, argued that African players have significantly contributed to the Premier League’s success and called on Carragher to apologise. He also questioned Carragher’s credibility, pointing out that he never won the Premier League or a major international tournament with England.
