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JohnBullMySon:
The context was Balon d'or. AFCON might be a major tournament in the context of confederation cups. It could be competitive and entertaining. That does not make it on par with the Euros in terms of quality, which is what determines the Balon d'or. Your SS2 vs SS3 derby was also competitive and entertaining. Competition is relative, entertainment is subjective.

CAF best players developed and play among Europeans, CAF best squads are made up of Afro Europeans, ranging from 50% to almost the entire team in some cases. Morocco achieved the best record for an African team in WC2022 with a squad full of half-europeans. The success of African tournaments in recent times can almost be directly traced to The european football industry. If the by-product of Europe is improving Africa this much, it isn't wise to think that somehow, AFCON can stand toe-to-toe with Euros.

“Is there ever a tournament more disrespected than the Africa Cup of Nations? There is no greater honour than representing your country. The coverage is completely tinged with racism.” - Ian Wright, December 2021. pic.twitter.com/Qum4so3agK

— Olúwashínà Òkélèjì (@oluwashina) February 24, 2025

charlesemeka85:
no loud am mk pple no get heart attack 😜😏

JohnBullMySon:
Remember that the context of that discussion was the Balon d'or. Carragher said that he feels part of the reason Salah has not won it is because he plays for Egypt. He didn't even mention AFCON, competition or popularity. It is similar to saying that the Dutch league top scorer will find it hard to win the golden ball. What is wrong in that statement?

JohnBullMySon:
You have more slots than South America yet South America has won 2 of the last six tournaments.

We take the best five to the WC so If African teams were that good, they should be knocking out European teams. Yet African teams have only made it to the quarters twice.

AndSunGorilla:
Papa Daniel on the vergé of moving to the Czech republic. Another CHAN Eagle leaving again after Fatokun's move to Sudan. That's why we can't really have an homebased quota for the team, any exposure the HB gets, he's off.

mrwilliams9:
No, the issue I have with Jamie is he said AFCON is not a major tournament. That is categorically false.

As for AFCON not being a major factor in B’dor voting, that is a separate issue in of itself. I agree that winning the Euros will have more sway than the AFCON all else being equal but that was not what Jamie said.

Let’s just focus on what was said. If he wanted to add context to his statement, he should have done so.

Goke7:
when you have folks who think like Carragher voting what do you expect? he's only expressing how the voters' minds work

zicky:
Makes the point that Balon d'Or Europe's best-kept secret can only be won by Europeans and whomever they choose to award it. Africans don't stand a chance cos the world begins and ends with Europe.

zicky:
Read galatasaray have accused Jose Mourinho of racism after he use the phrase 'jumping up and down like monkeys' to discribe the galatasaray bench after their goalless draw yesterday.
Now one of the first to react to this accusation is our own Victor Osimhen.
My Take: Osimhen should rest on this, he shouldn't be used for Gala and Fener dirty fight.
JM is the last person you will accuse of racism.

zicky:
Read galatasaray have accused Jose Mourinho of racism after he use the phrase 'jumping up and down like monkeys' to discribe the galatasaray bench after their goalless draw yesterday.
Now one of the first to react to this accusation is our own Victor Osimhen.
My Take: Osimhen should rest on this, he shouldn't be used for Gala and Fener dirty fight.
JM is the last person you will accuse of racism.

TheLoneCitizen:
He has released his Twitter lap dogs to clean his reputation

TheLoneCitizen:
By the way, Caraggher was right.

AFCON is still not a big enough tournament to decide the Ballon d'Or.

DeloitteNG:
Is anything wrong in sharing his club post on his story?
Because it is Mourinho you guys are crying
If it was another coach the story would be different

TheGoodJoe:
That perception is wrong. There is no way the best Africa players play in a tournament that the tournament is not major.

TheLoneCitizen:
Yes there is. He has a very good personal relationship with Mourinho.

Mourinho has salivated over him countless times.
Also he has a big brother in Mikel who adores Mourinho.

Osimhen off all people with this first hand contact should be able to see through Galatasaray's politicking and stay out of it.

This is a loan club for goodness sake

zicky:
Read galatasaray have accused Jose Mourinho of racism after he use the phrase 'jumping up and down like monkeys' to discribe the galatasaray bench after their goalless draw yesterday.
Now one of the first to react to this accusation is our own Victor Osimhen.
My Take: Osimhen should rest on this, he shouldn't be used for Gala and Fener dirty fight.
JM is the last person you will accuse of racism.

elyte89:
All dis mourinho like mikel,na older brother to etoo etc all those ones no be talk ,d little years I av spent in uk 🇬🇧,I av come to realise that an average white doesn’t rate or like blacks ,forget talks …we c dis every day in our workplace ..d hatred in dem just varies …I don’t trust dem a bit in my workplace. They will be literally smiling at you while interacting with u,not knowing that Dey re already killing you behind.

TheLoneCitizen:
By the way, Caraggher was right.

AFCON is still not a big enough tournament to decide the Ballon d'Or.

elyte89:
All dis mourinho like mikel,na older brother to etoo etc all those ones no be talk ,d little years I av spent in uk 🇬🇧,I av come to realise that an average white doesn’t rate or like blacks ,forget talks …we c dis every day in our workplace ..d hatred in dem just varies …I don’t trust dem a bit in my workplace. They will be literally smiling at you while interacting with u,not knowing that Dey re already killing you behind.

TheGoodJoe:
The term is racist. Portuguese and Spaniards need to learn that people are not as tolerating as it is in their countries. Same for South Americans.

Mourinho likely didn't mean it in a racist way but in today's climate, he can't use such term "monkeys".

TheLoneCitizen:
He has released his Twitter lap dogs to clean his reputation

TheLoneCitizen:
By the way, Caraggher was right.

AFCON is still not a big enough tournament to decide the Ballon d'Or.

Goke7:
When will it be big enough? Is it until we beg some European teams to participate cos I no understand Una again for this place