Jamie Carragher and Rio Ferdinand's long-running feud has reignited, with the Liverpool and Manchester United icons trading blows on social media ahead of their old clubs' clash at Old Trafford
15:26, 03 May 2026
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Pundits Rio Ferdinand and Jamie Carragher share a joke during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 leg two match between Manchester City and RB Leipzig at Etihad Stadium on March 14, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)
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Jamie Carragher has reignited his feud with Rio Ferdinand(Image: James Gill - Danehouse, Getty Images)
Jamie Carragher has reignited his verbal feud with Rio Ferdinand, taking a dig at the former Manchester United star's media career. The duo have frequently exchanged blows over recent years, developing animosity.
And it shows no signs of ending after Carragher responded to Ferdinand's post on X on Sunday, just hours before their former teams locked horns at Old Trafford. The ex-United defender posted a photo of himself jubilantly celebrating team-mate Mikael Silvestre's goal against Liverpool in 2004, captioning it: "Caption this."
Carragher is visible in the foreground of the image, as Ferdinand yells in his direction. The Liverpool legend retorted to the post by saying: "'Have some of that bruv, you Scouse xxxx' probably...
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Rio Ferdinand of Manchester United celebrates with his teammates after Mikael Silvestre scored the third goal during the Barclays Premiership match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford on September 20, 2004 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Chris Coleman/Manchester United via Getty Images)
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Ferdinand posted this picture on social media(Image: Chris Coleman/Manchester United via Getty Images)
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"Not like you to make sure you were in the picture of someone else's goal. You now carry on this ritual by hanging around mixed zones bothering star players and asking your lackeys to film it!"
Now residing in Dubai, Ferdinand left TNT Sports in May 2025 and dedicates his punditry to his YouTube channel, Rio Ferdinand Presents. The 47-year-old interviews football legends from both past and present, as well as offering his views on the latest football news.
Carragher, who also contributes to CBS Sports, has seemingly taken exception to Ferdinand's approach. The two pundits have clashed over subjects including Cristiano Ronaldo, the Saudi Pro League, the Africa Cup of Nations, and Mo Salah.
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Carragher gave a brutal response(Image: X)
In 2023, Carragher branded Ferdinand a 'clown'. During the Champions League semi-final between Milan rivals Inter and AC, Carragher ridiculed Ferdinand for insisting that a disputed penalty decision was 'stonewall', despite VAR reversing it. When Micah Richards pressed him to name names, Carragher declared: "Rio Ferdinand. I'm happy to call him a clown."
Ferdinand responded to the dig: "Every time I see him it's all love man. I'm a loving guy, we hug and we shake hands and have a little laugh. I don't understand why he came in with hostility, it's a hostile energy and I don't understand it.
"He's been on our show, we see each other and it's all cool. He used to carry my boots when we were with England, he always showed me love.
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"The thing that might have been, it was [Premier League] Hall of Fame week, that's the only thing I can think of because me and him are cool. We chat, sometimes text, I just don't get it man. I've only got good energy for him.
"He's always messaging me, that's what I'm saying, it's madness to me. He always messages me, we've been in England teams together, like I said he carries my boots. He's always shown me love.
"I don't know where that energy has come from and that's all I want him to tell me is where that energy comes from. Is it real energy or not? I need to know so when I see him I'll ask him."