HM Revenue & Customs has filed a bankruptcy suit against the Liverpool legend

Barnes requested an adjournment at a briefing on Monday at the High Court in London, but he wasn't there for the hearing. Megan Vanderhook, an HMRC employee, stated: "Mr. Barnes has not contacted us, but his representative has asked for a postponement."It is unknown if Barnes would contest the petition or pay off his debts

To avoid being declared bankrupt when the matter resumes on February 27 2023. Barnes already received a bankruptcy filing in 2009 due to tax issues, In 2009, Barnes claimed that the problem was a "tax oversight," and HMRC eventually revoked the order but since then, filings for bankruptcy have been filed against Barnes in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2019.

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We deal with customers who have tax debts in a sympathetic manner, an HMRC official told The Sun, "And we make every effort to assist people who work with us in paying off their debt, including by providing payment plans, our only other option is to file for bankruptcy." In spite of his successful playing career.

Barnes is best known for his time on Merseyside, where he was at the height of his abilities, winning two league championships, two FA Cups, and a League Cup while tallying 106 goals in 403 games. The 79-cap England player, who was twice named Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year, was introduced as an ambassador last month at Anfield.

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Barnes urged western supporters to "stop lecturing" the World Cup hosts about their record on human rights, Mr. Barnes, a Jamaican native, played for Watford and Newcastle United in addition to spending ten years at Anfield. Later, he was in charge of Celtic, Jamaica, and Tranmere Rovers. With Liverpool, he won two FA Cups and two league championships. In 1988 and 1990, he also received the Footballer of the Year award.