Liverpool sells stake to consortium including Jeff Bezos
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 5:35 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Liverpool FC has confirmed that Fenway Sports Group sold a stake in the club to a consortium that includes Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. The sale raises concerns about the ethics of ownership as critics highlight Bezos's controversial business practices and his company's history with labor relations and surveillance technology. Liverpool's ownership under FSG has been viewed favorably compared to other ownership groups in the sports industry, but Bezos's involvement introduces complexities regarding the club's financial backing. The impact of this sale on the club's future remains to be seen.
- •Liverpool FC confirmed the sale on August 16, 2026.
- •The consortium includes Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos.
- •FSG was previously viewed as a responsible ownership group.
- •Critics express concerns over Bezos's business practices.
- •The deal's impact on the club's future is currently unclear.
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"Liverpool confirmed that FSG sold a stake of LFC to a consortium including Jeff Bezos.
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