Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher will not be declared bankrupt after he settled an unpaid tax bill with HM Revenue & Customs. Judge Nicholas Briggs dismissed a bankruptcy petition at the Insolvency and Companies Court on Tuesday, confirming that the former 48‑year‑old has cleared the debt that had been the subject of the petition filed in August.
The petition was brought by HMRC, represented by counsel Kevin Hassan, who told the court that the outstanding tax liability had been paid. No amount was disclosed during the hearing, but the court accepted the evidence that the debt was settled and therefore did not see a basis for bankruptcy proceedings.
Carragher, who spent his entire 19‑year playing career with Liverpool, was part of the squad that lifted the Champions League trophy in 2005. He retired in 2013 after amassing 737 appearances for the club and has since moved into broadcasting, working as a pundit for Sky Sports and CBS Sports.
The decision means Carragher can avoid the stigma and financial restrictions that accompany a bankruptcy ruling. While the case had attracted media attention, the court’s ruling clarified that the matter was resolved before any formal insolvency action could be taken. The former defender’s post‑retirement career in media has continued without interruption, and he remains a prominent voice in football commentary.