Carragher and Ferdinand, who locked horns in the Premier League while representing rivals Liverpool and Manchester United, played alongside each other for England during the 2000s, competing for a centre-back spot.

What Jamie's saying, and he's right, if Salah won AFCON, it would have no bearing on anyone's voting on the Ballon d'Or and that's wrong, that was one of the parts he was arguing about."

Ferdinand shared a clip of the video on Instagram and Carragher replied: "I didn't say that you clown, stop playing to the gallery like you always do." In response, Ferdinand said: "You've had a bad couple a weeks..?

Jamie Carragher labels Rio Ferdinand a 'CLOWN' after the former Man United defender claimed his AFCON dismissal is an 'ignorant thought process'	Rio Ferdinand branded a ‘clown’ by Jamie Carragher after wading into AFCON debate	Jamie Carragher brands Rio Ferdinand a 'clown' as Liverpool legend responds to AFCON backlash

United icon Keane and Sky Sports colleague Carragher clashed live on air over whether Ronaldo would help them win trophies and it didn't take long for Ferdinand to chime in on Twitter.

Carragher felt he was justified but Ferdinand didn't agree, believing that the forward - even at 37 - should've been on the pitch.

After Ferdinand shared a clip explaining his stance, Carragher replied: 'Rio I know how it works, he's your mate & you/[Patrice] Evra & the rest are on the group WhatsApp & he asks you to come out & defend him, don't be his fan boy you're Rio Ferdinand for FFS!!"

Ferdinand laughed off the accusations, implying that Carragher needed to be as vocal on TV when stronger personalities - such as Keane - are around.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Rio Ferdinand won three Premier League titles together.

Ferdinand called Carragher out and wanted his opinion, asking: "Jamie Carragher, where are you man!
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