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Jeff Bezos eyed for Liverpool F.C. minority stake deal

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is reportedly being considered as an investor in a consortium looking to acquire a minority stake in Liverpool F.C. The consortium, reportedly led by Amit Bhatia, is in talks with Fenway Sports Group, the current owners of Liverpool, about purchasing approximately 30% of the club for around $1.8 billion. This potential deal highlights a broader trend of American billionaires investing in English Premier League soccer clubs, which are often valued lower than American sports franchises. AI

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Jeff Bezos eyed for Liverpool F.C. minority stake deal

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez ·

    Jeff Bezos could add to the swelling ranks of American billionaires in English soccer

    Half of the 20 Premier League clubs are already owned by Americans.