Former Liverpool and England defender Jamie Carragher is facing bankruptcy over an unpaid tax bill estimated between £700,000 and £800,000. Documents show a bankruptcy petition was filed against him by HMRC on Wednesday, as first reported by City AM. Carragher's spokesperson said it is a private tax matter being resolved imminently, and the case will not proceed further.

He is not alone among ex-footballers facing tax troubles; others like David James, Wes Brown, and Lee Hendrie have been declared bankrupt, and Emile Heskey lost a legal battle over a £1.637m bill. The issue has affected up to 200 players, with some losing homes due to financial mismanagement.