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Jeff Bezos eyes minority stake in Liverpool FC as US investment in European soccer grows

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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is reportedly in talks to acquire a minority stake in Liverpool FC, a prominent European soccer club. He would join a consortium led by British-Indian investor Amit Bhatia, which has made a provisional offer of £1.35 billion for approximately 30% of the club. This potential acquisition aligns with a broader trend of wealthy Americans investing in European soccer, driven by the sport's growing popularity and media attention. AI

RANK_REASON Reported potential acquisition of a minority stake in a major European soccer club by a prominent billionaire. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Jeff Bezos eyes minority stake in Liverpool FC as US investment in European soccer grows

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Emma Burleigh ·

    Amazon’s Jeff Bezos could be the latest American billionaire to buy into European soccer clubs—he’s eyeing up a stake in Liverpool FC

    The Amazon founder worth $267 billion may chip in for a minority purchase of the British soccer team, while a wave of U.S. billionaires buy up clubs abroad.

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