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Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher in court over bankruptcy battle with taxman
Jamie Carragher has held lucrative contracts with Sky Sports after retiring from football in 2013(Image: Getty Images)

TL;DR
- Jamie Carragher has had a bankruptcy petition filed against him by HMRC.
- The petition is related to a private tax matter that Carragher's team is working to resolve.
- Carragher's representatives indicated the matter will be settled imminently.
- HMRC stated they only petition for bankruptcy as a last resort.
- Carragher has had a successful career in media, including with Sky Sports and CBS Sports.