Jamie Carragher faces bankruptcy…

Former Liverpool defender and Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher faces the possibility of bankruptcy after HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) filed a petition against him at the High Court in London over an unpaid tax bill. The development was reported by Daily Mail on Thursday, August 27.

However, a spokesperson for Carragher said the matter was a private tax issue that should have been resolved earlier and confirmed that steps were being taken to settle the debt. The representative added that the case was expected to be resolved imminently and would not proceed further. HMRC said bankruptcy petitions are used only as a last resort when dealing with outstanding tax debts. Carragher, 48, remains a prominent football broadcaster.