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Jeff Bezos-backed consortium to acquire 30% stake in Liverpool FC

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is part of a consortium set to purchase approximately 30% of Liverpool FC, in a deal that values the club at £4.4 billion.

  • A consortium including Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin is buying around 30% of Liverpool FC.
  • The deal values Liverpool FC at £4.4 billion.
  • Current owners Fenway Sports Group acquired the club for £300 million in 2010.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is reportedly part of a consortium that is acquiring around 30% of Liverpool FC. The deal also involves Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin, who is ranked 56th on Forbes's billionaires list.

This latest investment values the Premier League club at £4.4 billion. Current owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) purchased Liverpool FC in 2010 for £300 million.

The consortium's involvement marks a significant financial development for the club, though some express concern about the increasing influence of venture capitalists in football.

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