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Carragher faces bankruptcy petition over unpaid tax bill

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Carragher faces bankruptcy petition over unpaid tax bill

Summary

Former Liverpool and England player Jamie Carragher is facing a bankruptcy petition due to an unpaid tax bill. The petition was filed by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) on August 26, 2026. HMRC described bankruptcy petitions as a last resort for individuals with tax debts and emphasized their willingness to arrange payment plans when possible. Carragher, who had a notable playing career with Liverpool from 1996 to 2013, is now a prominent football pundit on Sky Sports and CBS Sports. Representatives for Carragher have yet to comment on the situation.

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By the Numbers

•Jamie Carragher faces bankruptcy due to unpaid taxes.
•The petition was filed by HMRC on August 26, 2026.
•HMRC targets tax debts with bankruptcy petitions as a last resort.
•Carragher played for Liverpool from 1996 to 2013.
•He currently works as a football pundit on Sky Sports.

Latest Updates

4:55 PMYahoo Sports — Jamie Carragher tax dispute to be resolved as HMRC petitions for Liverpool legend to be declared bankrupt
2:23 PMThe Guardian Sport — Jamie Carragher hit with HMRC bankruptcy petition over unpaid tax bill
11:40 AMYahoo Sports — Carragher facing bankruptcy petition over unpaid tax claim
11:40 AMBBC Sport — Carragher facing bankruptcy petition over unpaid tax claim

What they're saying

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High Court proceedings issued against former player ‘Matter resolved imminently’, says representative The former Liverpool defender turned television pundit Jamie Carragher could face bankruptcy after HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) issued a bankruptcy petition against him. Court records show HMRC issued the petition against Carragher on Wednesday afternoon over an unpaid tax bill. No further details of the case are currently available. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby PA Media

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Representatives of former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher say a tax dispute involving the Sky Sports pundit will be resolved imminently.This comes after the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) filed a pe...
— Yahoo Sports