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“Winning AFCON Won’t Help Salah Win the Ballon d’Or” – Carragher Says

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Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has fired back at Rio Ferdinand after the former Manchester United defender weighed in on the debate over Carragher’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) remarks.

Carragher had downplayed AFCON’s importance as a major tournament. After Liverpool’s 2-0 win against Manchester City on Sunday, the 47-year-old suggested that Mohamed Salah’s participation in AFCON could hurt his chances of winning the Ballon d’Or.

Ferdinand, speaking on his podcast, argued that Carragher’s view reflects the general perception and called on FIFA to elevate AFCON’s status to match the European Championship and Copa America.

Salah, who has finished as AFCON runner-up twice (2017 and 2021), has yet to win the tournament.

“I get what Jamie is saying, but I don’t agree with it. The fact that AFCON isn’t valued the same as the Euros or Copa America is wrong, and that’s on FIFA and the federations,” Ferdinand said.

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“Jamie is right in that if Salah won AFCON, it wouldn’t influence the Ballon d’Or voting at all, which is completely unfair.”

Carragher didn’t hold back in his response, shutting down Ferdinand’s take.

“I didn’t say that, you clown. Stop playing to the gallery like you always do,” Carragher fired back on Instagram.


 

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Guardiola Confirms Nico O’Reilly Will Play in Man City’s FA Cup Semi-Final

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Pep Guardiola has confirmed that young midfielder Nico O’Reilly will be part of Manchester City’s squad for their FA Cup semi-final clash against Nottingham Forest in April.

The City boss made this known after his team’s hard-fought 2-1 win over Bournemouth in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Sunday.

Guardiola praised O’Reilly’s performance, describing his impact as exceptional. The youngster had already caught attention earlier in the competition by scoring twice against Plymouth.

“Nico scored two goals against Plymouth, and his impact today was outstanding,” Guardiola told ITV. “He is going to play in the semi-final for sure!”

City secured their spot in the semi-finals thanks to goals from Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush. They will now take on Nottingham Forest, who progressed after a dramatic penalty shootout win over Brighton.

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Next up for the Premier League champions is a league fixture against Leicester City on Wednesday.


 

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Ligue 1 Club Toulouse Makes Move to Sign Henry Onyekuru in Summer Transfer

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Ligue 1 club, Toulouse shows interest and takes action to sign in Henry Onyekuru during the summer transfer.

It can be noted that the player has struggled with an injury this season however still impresses the mass. He has made four appearances this season.

It was also reported that the player’s current contract with Al Fayha is to end after this season. And there has been no news of extension or offer from the team.

However Ligue 1 club takes action to get a deal and sign in the player during this summer.


 

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African Boxing Champion Segun Olarenwaju Dies After Collapsing in Ring

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African light-heavyweight boxing champion, Segun Olarenwaju collapses and passes away during a fight  in Ghana.

It was reported that he was fighting against Jon Mbanugu in the Ghana Professional Boxing League at Bukom Boxing Arena. The boxer suddenly collapsed during the fight and reported as dead.

A viral clip of the match has surfaced online as the boxer collapses during the match.

The heartbreaking news brings fans to tears at the unexpectedness of his story. Segun Olarenwaju was widely recognized for his accomplishments and contributions to the boxing world.


 

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