Billionaire Jeff Bezos is in talks to buy a share of English football club Liverpool. He is part of a business group that wants to buy about 30 percent of the team. The group is led by British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia.
Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin is also part of this group. Current Liverpool owners, Fenway Sports Group, confirmed that the group showed interest in buying a small part of the club. Talk about big moves in English football, similar to how Mikel Arteta wants more Arsenal signings to stay strong at the top.
Who is Involved in the Big Deal?
Jeff Bezos is the founder of Amazon and one of the richest people on Earth. He has a net worth of around $256 billion. While he stopped being Amazon’s main chief in 2021, he still owns eight percent of the company.
Amit Bhatia, who leads the group, used to be a co-owner at Queens Park Rangers for 18 years. He left his spot at that team last month. Liverpool FC is currently one of the highest-earning football teams in the world.
Bezos and His Interest in Sports
This is not the first time Bezos has tried to enter the sports world. In the past, he looked into buying American football teams like the Washington Commanders and the Seattle Seahawks. However, he did not make final offers for those teams.
Now, it seems he is finally ready to enter sports with Liverpool FC. Fenway Sports Group bought Liverpool for £300 million back in 2010. The club recently made over £700 million in revenue, making it a solid business opportunity.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much of Liverpool FC does Jeff Bezos want to buy?
Jeff Bezos is part of a business group aiming to buy a 30 percent minority stake in Liverpool FC.
Who else is in the buyer group with Jeff Bezos?
The group is led by British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia and includes Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin.
Does Jeff Bezos own other sports teams?
No, he looked at buying teams like the Washington Commanders and Seattle Seahawks before, but he did not buy them.
