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.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6156700/?source=bsky_uk
@jaydmharris.bsky.social explains why there should be no doubting AFCON's importance.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6156700/?source=bsky_uk
Comments
Constantly goes on about Isak moving, as if Newcastle and fans are just there to be stepped over.
Say it louder for the people at the back to hear..
At no point has he said HE doesn't think it is a major.
If you're gonna hide behind your paywall at least make your headline accurate!
Unfortunately the tournament is seen as less prestige, fuck I'd even say the Euros isn't prestige when it comes to winning the Ballon d'or
Someone said something that someone could be offended by. Get the guillotine ready!
I interpreted what he said as being that the voters for the Balon D'or don't see AFCON in the same regards as the Euro's or Copa America, not that he actually thinks it's a lesser tournament