John Barnes, a former England international who recently took a post as a Liverpool ambassador, may be on the verge of filing for bankruptcy after a petition for him was made public.
After making an amazing 296 appearances and scoring 85 goals, Barnes transferred to Liverpool in 1987 for a sizable transfer price. Barnes became a cult icon at Anfield very fast because of his performances on the left wing.
The striker, who was born in Jamaica, played with the Reds for eleven years, scoring 106 goals in 403 appearances. In the North-West, he also captured two First Division titles and two FA Cups.
Barnes played his final few seasons with Newcastle before transferring to Charlton Athletic. Throughout his international career, Barnes gained 79 caps for England. He is most remembered for his rapping contribution to New Order’s No. 1 hit, “World in Motion.”
When John Barnes declared bankruptcy, did he lose everything?
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Legendary Liverpool player John Barnes will file for bankruptcy because of an unpaid tax obligation of more than £300,000.
The 59-year-old has been the target of seven bankruptcy petitions by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). The unknown is Barnes’ choice to either oppose the petition or settle his debts to avoid being declared bankrupt.
During a brief hearing on Monday at the High Court in London, Barnes’ impending bankruptcy was confirmed; the former England winger was not present. Although Mr. Barnes hasn’t contacted anyone, according to Megan Vanderhook of the HMRC team, his representative has requested a postponement.
When will the John Barnes case resume?
The Sun reports that the matter will resume on February 27 of the following year, and Barnes is likely to see a bankruptcy attorney before the court appearance.
Following Barnes’ assertion that Qatar was intimidated by the British public during the build-up to the World Cup, there have been several heated events involving him.
He pleaded with Western fans to hold off on criticizing the World Cup hosts’ human rights record. Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, fueled the fire by declaring that he is gay, which increased criticism of the Middle Eastern nation’s stance on LGBTQ rights and women’s rights. He asserted that he felt homosexual, Qatari, and handicapped.
What’s become of John Barnes?
The unknown is Barnes’ choice to either oppose the petition or settle his debts to avoid being declared bankrupt.
Although Mr. Barnes hasn’t been in touch with anybody, his agency has sought for a postponement, according to HMRC agent Megan Vanderhook, who testified in a brief hearing yesterday in London’s High Court.
The lawsuit will continue on February 27 of the following year so that the father of six may get bankruptcy counsel.
Barnes had a tremendous playing career, earning 79 England appearances in the 1980s and 1990s and twice winning Footballer of the Year. Since then, the Jamaican-born midfielder has tried his hand at managing, writing, commenting, and being a pundit.
He was declared bankrupt owing to tax obligations a few days after losing his position as Tranmere Rovers’ head coach in 2009.
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A spokesperson of HMRC said that when working with clients that owe taxes, they have a sympathetic attitude. They provide installment plans and do all in their ability to help anyone who contacts them pay off their debt.
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