Jeff Bezos seeks to buy stake in Liverpool FC for $5.9 billion
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 1:24 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, is leading a group of investors aiming to acquire a one-third stake in Liverpool FC. The deal, valued at approximately $5.9 billion, also includes Eduardo Saverin, co-founder of Facebook, and involves negotiations with Fenway Sports Group. This potential investment is noted to focus on transforming Liverpool into a global brand rather than immediate enhancements on the field. Despite Liverpool's recent fifth-place finish in the Premier League and significant spending on players, the new ownership approach emphasizes long-term brand viability over quick fixes for team performance.
- •Jeff Bezos leads investors to buy stake in Liverpool FC.
- •Deal valued at around $5.9 billion with Fenway Sports Group.
- •Focus on branding and marketing rather than player spending.
- •Liverpool finished fifth in the Premier League last season.
- •New ownership could change how clubs operate commercially.
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