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Son of World Cup winner faces £200,000 tax bill over medal inheritance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 11:30 AM

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Son of World Cup winner faces £200,000 tax bill over medal inheritance

Summary

Jack Charlton's son revealed he must pay £200,000 in inheritance tax to retain his father's 1966 World Cup medal. After Charlton's death in 2020, the medal was left to his son, who stated he cannot afford the tax and has returned it to his mother to avoid the charge. This situation highlights ongoing concerns around inheritance taxes for sports memorabilia. Further discussions about tax implications for inherited sports items may arise as more families face similar issues.

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By the Numbers

•Jack Charlton passed away in 2020, leaving behind a World Cup medal.
•His son revealed the £200,000 inheritance tax demand this week.
•Charlton's son returned the medal to avoid paying the tax.
•England won the World Cup in 1966, their only title so far.
•This issue reflects broader concerns about taxes on inherited sports memorabilia.

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11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Son of FIFA World Cup winner slapped with ‘£200,000 tax bill’ after being left medal in will

What they're saying

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The latest edition of the World Cup took place across North America, with the majority of the games held in the United States. The actual games were pretty good and had very few problems, but the Americanisation of the sport and desire to extract as much money from fans as possible was a significant blemish on the showpiece.
— Yahoo Sports

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