Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is part of a consortium led by Amit Bhatia, the son-in-law of Indian steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal, alongside Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin, which is nearing a deal to buy a one-third stake in the Premier League club Liverpool FC. The club owners, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), confirmed the approach from the Bhatia-led group last month. &nbsp;"An investment consortium led, managed, and represented by Amit Bhatia has expressed interest in making a strategic minority investment in Liverpool Football Club," an FSG spokesman said in a statement to AFP. &nbsp;Bhatia was until recently a shareholder in Championship club Queens Park Rangers. Meanwhile, a Sky Sports report claims that the consortium was "closing in on a deal to buy a roughly one-third stake in Liverpool", with FSG preparing to announce it "as soon as this week".&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/jose-mourinho-manchester-united-2013-sir-alex-ferguson-chelsea-1786359930223">'Special One' Jose Mourinho admits he almost joined Manchester United in 2013</a> &nbsp;While Bezos, 62, is amongst the world's richest men, with a fortune of more than $280 billion, as estimated by Forbes magazine, Saverin's net worth is put at $33 billion.&nbsp; &nbsp;Besides, the business mogul Bezos has reportedly explored previous bids for the NFL's Seattle Seahawks and Washington Commanders, but decided against pursuing either deal. &nbsp;The report also states that the investment in Liverpool – part of an influx of American money into the Premier League - would reportedly value the club at $6 billion. &nbsp;Also, the owners of the Boston Red Sox baseball team, FSG, bought Liverpool in 2010 for £300 million ($405 million), later selling a minority stake in the club (in 2023) to US private equity group Dynasty Equity. &nbsp;The 20-time English champions, Liverpool, last won the Premier League title in 2024/25 under Arne Slot, but the Dutchman was sacked in May after a turbulent season.&nbsp;(With inputs from AFP)

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, alongside Facebook's Eduardo Saverin and an Amit Bhatia-led consortium, is close to acquiring a one-third stake in Liverpool FC at a $6 billion valuation. 

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is part of a consortium led by Amit Bhatia, the son-in-law of Indian steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal, alongside Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin, which is nearing a deal to buy a one-third stake in the Premier League club Liverpool FC. The club owners, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), confirmed the approach from the Bhatia-led group last month. "An investment consortium led, managed, and represented by Amit Bhatia has expressed interest in making a strategic minority investment in Liverpool Football Club," an FSG spokesman said in a statement to AFP. Bhatia was until recently a shareholder in Championship club Queens Park Rangers. Meanwhile, a Sky Sports report claims that the consortium was "closing in on a deal to buy a roughly one-third stake in Liverpool", with FSG preparing to announce it "as soon as this week". Also read| 'Special One' Jose Mourinho admits he almost joined Manchester United in 2013 While Bezos, 62, is amongst the world's richest men, with a fortune of more than $280 billion, as estimated by Forbes magazine, Saverin's net worth is put at $33 billion. Besides, the business mogul Bezos has reportedly explored previous bids for the NFL's Seattle Seahawks and Washington Commanders, but decided against pursuing either deal. The report also states that the investment in Liverpool – part of an influx of American money into the Premier League - would reportedly value the club at $6 billion. Also, the owners of the Boston Red Sox baseball team, FSG, bought Liverpool in 2010 for £300 million ($405 million), later selling a minority stake in the club (in 2023) to US private equity group Dynasty Equity. The 20-time English champions, Liverpool, last won the Premier League title in 2024/25 under Arne Slot, but the Dutchman was sacked in May after a turbulent season. (With inputs from AFP)

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, alongside Facebook's Eduardo Saverin and an Amit Bhatia-led consortium, is close to acquiring a one-third stake in Liverpool FC at a $6 billion valuation.&nbsp;

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos nears deal for one-third stake in Liverpool FC

Amit Bhatia, former chairman of Queens Park Rangers (QPR) - a football club which played in second tier Championship League in England, has shown interest in buying minority stake in Premier League's Liverpool Football Club. Bhatia leads the consortium which has put up the offer and it is backed by his father-in-law and steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal. Fenway Sports Groups (FSG), which currently owns Liverpool, has confirmed the developments in a statement to the Financial Times. FSG bought Liverpool back in 2010 for $400 million and the club is currently being valued at $6 billion.<h2>Is Liverpool selling stake to Amit Bhatia?</h2>"An investment consortium led and ­managed by Amit Bhatia has expressed ­interest in ­making a strategic ­minority ­investment in Liverpool Football Club," the statement by FSG to the Financial Times said. The deal is for 30 percent take in the club which put the offer value at $1.8 billion.The consortium is led by Bhatia and backed by Lakshmi Mittal, the Indian-origin steel-tycoon who has deep sporting ties including co-owning owning IPL's Rajasthan Royals.<h2>Who is Amit Bhatia?</h2>Bhatia, a 46-year-old Indian-origin businessman, is a graduate of Cornell University, USA and has been involved in sports for a long time. He spent 18 seasons as co-owner and chairman of Championship club QPR. He currently leads Swordfish Investment, a multi-asset investment firm.He is married to Vanisha Mittal, daughter of billionaire steel-tycoon Lakshmi Mittal who is the executive chairman of ArcelorMittal. Mittal also recently bought a majority stake in IPL's Rajasthan Royals along with a couple of other investors.<h2>How big is Liverpool?</h2>Liverpool is one of the most prestigious and successful football clubs not only England but across the world. The club has won 20 PL titles with most recent coming in 2024-25 season under Arne Slot. It also has won 6 Champions League (European Cup) titles, one FIFA World Cup, and 8 FA Cup trophies as well.

Fenway Sports Groups (FSG), which currently owns Liverpool, has confirmed the developments in a statement to the Financial Times. FSG bought Liverpool back in 2010 for $400 million and the club is currently being valued at $6 billion.

Amit Bhatia, former chairman of Queens Park Rangers (QPR) - a football club which played in second tier Championship League in England, has shown interest in buying minority stake in Premier League's Liverpool Football Club. Bhatia leads the consortium which has put up the offer and it is backed by his father-in-law and steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal. Fenway Sports Groups (FSG), which currently owns Liverpool, has confirmed the developments in a statement to the Financial Times. FSG bought Liverpool back in 2010 for $400 million and the club is currently being valued at $6 billion. Is Liverpool selling stake to Amit Bhatia? "An investment consortium led and managed by Amit Bhatia has expressed interest in making a strategic minority investment in Liverpool Football Club," the statement by FSG to the Financial Times said. The deal is for 30 percent take in the club which put the offer value at $1.8 billion. The consortium is led by Bhatia and backed by Lakshmi Mittal, the Indian-origin steel-tycoon who has deep sporting ties including co-owning owning IPL's Rajasthan Royals. Who is Amit Bhatia? Bhatia, a 46-year-old Indian-origin businessman, is a graduate of Cornell University, USA and has been involved in sports for a long time. He spent 18 seasons as co-owner and chairman of Championship club QPR. He currently leads Swordfish Investment, a multi-asset investment firm. He is married to Vanisha Mittal, daughter of billionaire steel-tycoon Lakshmi Mittal who is the executive chairman of ArcelorMittal. Mittal also recently bought a majority stake in IPL's Rajasthan Royals along with a couple of other investors. How big is Liverpool? Liverpool is one of the most prestigious and successful football clubs not only England but across the world. The club has won 20 PL titles with most recent coming in 2024-25 season under Arne Slot. It also has won 6 Champions League (European Cup) titles, one FIFA World Cup, and 8 FA Cup trophies as well.

Fenway Sports Groups (FSG), which currently owns Liverpool, has confirmed the developments in a statement to the Financial Times. FSG bought Liverpool back in 2010 for $400 million and the club is currently being valued at $6 billion.

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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos nears deal for one-third stake in Liverpool FC

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