NEWS · 27 Aug 2026
Carragher faces bankruptcy over unpaid tax claim
Former Liverpool star Jamie Carragher is under threat of bankruptcy after the Inland Revenue lodged a petition for an unpaid tax bill. The claim, which the former player has yet to settle, could see him declared insolvent if not resolved.
Jamie Carragher, who spent 17 seasons at Liverpool and earned 91 England caps, has been named in a bankruptcy petition by the UK tax authority over an unpaid tax bill. The claim was lodged by HM Revenue & Customs in a formal court filing that could force Carragher into insolvency proceedings if the debt remains unsettled.
The petition does not disclose the exact amount owed, but it indicates that the tax bill has remained outstanding for an extended period. Carragher, who now works as a football pundit, has not yet publicly addressed the allegations.
Should the court approve the petition, Carragher could be declared bankrupt, which would have implications for his personal finances and potentially his media contracts. The declaration would also trigger a formal process to liquidate assets to satisfy the tax debt.
Carregar’s legal team is expected to respond to the petition, and the case will be heard in a court that handles bankruptcy matters. The outcome will depend on whether Carragher can demonstrate a plan to repay the debt or settle the claim out of court.
The case is still in its early stages, and no final decision has been made. Carragher’s future in the media and any potential impact on his public profile will hinge on how the court resolves the matter in the coming weeks.