Saw a noted football writer "well actually" Jamie's comments by saying that it's Copa América which really stinks and shouldn't bolster a Ballon d'Or resume.

If sport was only about "quality" (a nebulous idea anyway), the world world be a very dull place. Down with soccer snobs.
In dismissing the Africa Cup of Nations' status as a 'major tournament', Jamie Carragher reflected a wider issue of how the competition is regarded in football.

@jaydmharris.bsky.social explains why there should be no doubting AFCON's importance.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/615...

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