Football icon José Mourinho has hit back at Jamie Carragher after the former Liverpool defender made controversial remarks about the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Mourinho, known for his sharp tongue, did not hold back in his response:

“Jamie Carragher talks too much for someone who wouldn’t even make the top 1,000 defenders in football history,” Mourinho remarked.

The former Chelsea and Real Madrid boss questioned Carragher’s authority to criticize AFCON, pointing out that he never won the Premier League.

“How can someone who never won the Premier League criticize a continental tournament like AFCON? In my opinion, AFCON is even bigger than the Premier League. He seems to forget that African players are the ones bringing more excitement and quality to European competitions.”

Mourinho’s comments have ignited debates in the football world, with many praising his defense of African football and its impact on global competitions.