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Liverpool confirms sale of minority stake to Bezos and Saverin consortium

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Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Liverpool confirms sale of minority stake to Bezos and Saverin consortium
Summary

Liverpool has announced that a consortium led by Amit Bhatia, including Jeff Bezos and Eduardo Saverin, has acquired a minority stake in the club. This engagement follows the selling of a shareholding by the club's owner, Fenway Sports Group. Mike Gordon, FSG President, expressed confidence that the consortium shares a long-term vision for the club's success. The deal involves collaborative effort among various financial entities and is pending regulatory approvals. Bhatia conveyed pride in investing in such a prestigious club, indicating a commitment to support Liverpool's future achievements.

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By the Numbers
  • •Liverpool sold a minority stake to a consortium including Jeff Bezos and Eduardo Saverin.
  • •Fenway Sports Group facilitated the sale to 1892 Holdings.
  • •Amit Bhatia leads the consortium and has ties to Queens Park Rangers.
  • •The deal is subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions.
  • •Bezos's investment represents his first major venture into sports team ownership.
Latest Updates
  • 5:34 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool complete $1.9 billion investment deal with Jeff Bezos amongst consortium
  • 5:19 PMYahoo Sports — Bezos and Saverin join a consortium buying a minority stake in Liverpool
  • 4:16 PMYahoo Sports — English Football Giants Liverpool Confirm Sale Of Stake To Jeff Bezos & Facebook Co-Founder Eduardo Saverin
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UPDATE, August 14, 9.17 a.m. PT: Liverpool have confirmed Jeff Bezos and Eduardo Saverin are among a group that has acquired a minority stake in the English football giants. The club’s owner, Fenway Sports Group, said it has sold a shareholding to 1892 Holdings, a consortium led and managed by Amit Bhatia. This group include …

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A consortium containing Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin is buying a minority stake in Premier League club Liverpool, the English soccer giant said on Friday. Club owner Fenway Sports Group (FSG) said in a statement it entered into a “definitive agreement” for the sale to 1892 Holdings.

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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin join Amit Bhatia's 1892 Holdings consortium in a $1.9 billion deal for a 30% stake in Liverpool FC

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