Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has avoided bankruptcy after settling an outstanding tax debt with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
The 48-year-old Sky Sports and CBS Sports pundit secured the dismissal of a bankruptcy petition at the Insolvency and Companies Court in London on Tuesday after the tax authority confirmed that the outstanding bill had been paid.
Judge Nicholas Briggs dismissed the petition, which had been issued in August, bringing the bankruptcy proceedings against the former England international to an end.
During the hearing, Kevin Hassan, representing HMRC, informed the court that Carragher had settled the debt. However, no details were disclosed regarding the amount involved.
The development means Carragher will not be made bankrupt over the tax bill, with the court dismissing the petition following confirmation of payment.
Carragher, who hails from Merseyside, remains one of Liverpool’s most recognisable former players, having spent his entire professional playing career at Anfield.
The former defender was a key member of the Liverpool squad that won the UEFA Champions League in 2005, producing one of the most memorable comebacks in the competition’s history against AC Milan in Istanbul.
Liverpool recovered from a three-goal deficit to draw 3-3 before defeating the Italian giants on penalties, securing their fifth European Cup title.
Carragher continued to represent Liverpool for several more seasons before announcing his retirement from professional football in 2013.
He finished his career with 737 appearances for the Reds, establishing himself as one of the club’s most experienced and influential defenders during his time on Merseyside.
Following his retirement, Carragher successfully transitioned into football broadcasting, becoming a prominent analyst for Sky Sports’ Premier League coverage and CBS Sports’ Champions League broadcasts.
His outspoken analysis, tactical assessments and frequent debates with fellow pundits have made him a familiar figure among football audiences.
Although the court proceedings have now been concluded following the settlement, the amount of the tax debt has not been made public.
The case highlights how settling an outstanding debt can bring bankruptcy proceedings to an end when the petitioning creditor confirms that the amount owed has been paid.
For Carragher, the court’s decision closes the bankruptcy petition, allowing the former Liverpool defender to continue his work in football broadcasting without the threat of bankruptcy arising from this particular case.
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