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Bhatia to attend Liverpool's first home match against Nottingham Forest

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 9:06 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Bhatia to attend Liverpool's first home match against Nottingham Forest

Summary

Amit Bhatia, the new vice-chairman of Liverpool, is expected to attend the club's first home game of the season against Nottingham Forest at Anfield on Saturday. Bhatia recently stepped down as a co-owner at QPR and leads 1892 Holdings, which acquired approximately 38 percent of Liverpool from Fenway Sports Group for over £2 billion. He will join an expanded board that includes members affiliated with Amazon and Facebook. This acquisition is pending approval from the Independent Football Regulator and must pass the Premier League owners' and directors' test.

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Key Details

•Bhatia leads a consortium that invested over £2 billion in Liverpool.
•The match against Nottingham Forest takes place on Saturday at Anfield.
•Acquisition requires approval from the Independent Football Regulator.
•Bhatia previously served 18 years at QPR before this role.
•Other notable members of the consortium include Jeff Bezos and Eduardo Saverin.

Latest Updates

9:06 AMYahoo Sports — Bhatia set to be at Anfield for first home fixture

What they're saying

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Amit Bhatia, the new Liverpool vice-chairman, is set to attend the Reds' first home game of the season at Anfield on Saturday, when Andoni Iraola's side take on Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. Bhatia, who stepped down as a co-owner and director at QPR last month after 18 years at the club, leads 1892 Holdings - a consortium that has bought around 38 per cent of Liverpool from Fenway Sports Group (FSG) for just over £2bn.
— Yahoo Sports

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