Fenway Sports Group sold a minority stake in Liverpool Football Club to a consortium including Jeff Bezos for over $7 billion, highlighting rising sports valuations despite widespread Premier League pre-tax losses.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is nearing a deal to acquire a stake in Liverpool FC as part of a consortium led by Amit Bhatia, valuing the Premier League club at £4.4 billion.
A consortium led by British-Indian entrepreneur Amit Bhatia has agreed to buy a 30% minority equity stake in Liverpool FC for around £1.7 billion. Fenway Sports Group will retain majority ownership, while Bhatia will become vice-chairman.
A consortium led by Amit Bhatia and backed by Jeff Bezos has agreed to buy a minority stake in Premier League club Liverpool FC in a deal valued at about $7.1 billion, with an option for majority ownership.
Un consorzio che include Jeff Bezos sta per acquistare circa un terzo del Liverpool FC. Il Fenway Sports Group, azionista di maggioranza dal 2010, potrebbe annunciare la transazione entro la settimana.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is reportedly considering investing in Liverpool FC, potentially joining other interested parties like Amit Bhatia, who recently departed the QPR board. The speculation highlights the ongoing trend of ultra-wealthy individuals and state-backed entities investing in major football clubs.
Jeff Bezos, którego majątek szacowany jest na niemal 257 mld dolarów, prowadzi rozmowy w sprawie dołączenia do konsorcjum Amita Bhatii. Konsorcjum rozważa zakup mniejszościowego pakietu udziałów w Liverpool FC, wycenianego na ponad 6 mld dolarów. Obecny właściciel, Fenway Sports Group, potwierdził negocjacje.
Liverpool FC and Merseyside Police seized over £1.2m in assets and issued 432 lifetime bans in a joint operation against ticket touting. The crackdown, involving analysis of 700,000 ticket registrations, also targeted money laundering and led to convictions, protecting genuine fans.
Jeff Bezos is reportedly in talks to join a consortium led by Amit Bhatia, which has made a £1.35bn provisional offer to acquire a 30% stake in Liverpool FC from Fenway Sports Group. The potential deal would value the club at £4.5bn.
A consortium led by Amit Bhatia, backed by the Lakshmi Mittal family, is in talks to acquire a significant minority stake in Liverpool FC. The potential deal could value the Premier League club at over $6 billion, with discussions ongoing with owners Fenway Sports Group.
La leyenda del Liverpool FC, Sir Kenny Dalglish, reveló que padece cáncer y está recibiendo tratamiento, tras una publicación accidental en redes sociales. Agradeció al personal médico y pidió privacidad para su familia.
Liverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish, 75, has revealed he is undergoing cancer treatment. He confirmed the diagnosis on Tuesday after an inadvertent social media post, and has requested privacy for himself and his family.
Manchester United secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Liverpool at Old Trafford to confirm their place in next season's UEFA Champions League. Kobbie Mainoo scored the late winner after Liverpool had fought back from 2-0 down. The win guarantees United a top-five finish after two seasons away from Europe's biggest club competition.
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, 84, was admitted to hospital on Sunday after feeling unwell ahead of the Premier League clash against Liverpool at Old Trafford. The football legend was conscious and underwent precautionary medical checks. Early reports suggested the situation was not considered serious. News of his hospitalization sparked concern among football fans worldwide given his legendary status and long-standing connection with Manchester United.
Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool this summer after nine years at Anfield, with Fenerbahçe emerging as a surprise contender alongside the Saudi Pro League. The 33-year-old Egyptian has held two meetings with the Turkish club, requesting £333,000 weekly salary and expressing preference to remain in Europe. Liverpool confirmed he suffered a minor muscle injury in the 3-1 win over Crystal Palace on April 25 but is expected to return before season's end, potentially for a final Anfield appearance on May 24.
