Ex-Liverpool legend Carragher faces bankruptcy over £700,000 tax debt

Former Liverpool and England defender Jamie Carragher is facing bankruptcy over an unpaid tax bill estimated at £700,000 to £800,000. A bankruptcy petition was filed by HM Revenue and Customs lawyers, with an HMRC spokesperson stating they support customers with tax debts and work with them to resolve issues, offering instalment plans as a last resort.

Carragher, a prominent football pundit, described the situation as a private matter and confirmed steps are being taken to resolve it. This case is not unique, as other former footballers, such as David James, Wes Brown, and Emile Heskey, have also faced similar financial difficulties after their playing careers.

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