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Jamie Carragher facing bankruptcy petition over unpaid tax claim

Jamie Carragher regularly appears on Sky Sports' Premier League coverage

Jamie Carragher facing bankruptcy petition over unpaid tax claim

TL;DR

  • Jamie Carragher is facing a bankruptcy petition over an unpaid tax bill of approximately £700,000 to £800,000.
  • The petition was filed against him by lawyers representing HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
  • Carragher's spokesperson confirmed it's a private tax matter that will be resolved imminently.
  • Several other former footballers, including David James, Wes Brown, Lee Hendrie, Emile Heskey, Trevor Sinclair, and Shaun Wright-Phillips, have also experienced tax issues or bankruptcy.
  • It's estimated that up to 200 footballers may have lost significant sums due to financial issues, with some facing bankruptcy and losing their homes.