Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has been the subject of a bankruptcy petition filed by His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) over an unpaid tax bill.
The 48-year-old former England international appeared in court on Wednesday after HMRC brought the case against him.
A bankruptcy petition is a formal application to a court seeking repayment of an outstanding debt.
HMRC describes bankruptcy proceedings as a “last resort” when pursuing unpaid taxes.
HMRC does not comment on individual taxpayer cases because of confidentiality laws. However, when asked about Carragher’s situation, the tax authority issued a statement.
“We take a supportive approach to dealing with customers who have tax debts and do everything we can to help those who engage with us to get out of debt, such as offering instalment plans. We only petition for bankruptcy as a last resort,” an HMRC spokesperson said.
Sources familiar with the situation expect the matter to be resolved quickly, with Carragher understood to be taking steps to settle the issue.
Carragher spent 17 years in Liverpool’s first team after coming through the club’s academy, making 737 appearances during a one-club professional career.
The former centre-back won several major honours with Liverpool, including the Champions League in 2005 and the UEFA Cup in 2001.
He retired from football in 2013 but quickly transitioned into broadcasting, becoming one of the most recognisable pundits covering the Premier League.
Carragher remains a long-standing member of Sky Sports’ football coverage and also appears regularly on Stick to Football, a podcast produced by Gary Neville’s The Overlap.
He also works as a pundit for CBS Sports in the United States.
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