Source: Fortune
Summary
Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, is reportedly considering an investment in Liverpool F.C., one of the most competitive clubs in the Premier League. A consortium led by Amit Bhatia has approached Fenway Sports Group, the club’s owner, about buying a minority stake in the team. The deal, valued at $1.8 billion, would give the consortium a 30% stake in Liverpool F.C. This would add Bezos to the growing list of American billionaires investing in English soccer.
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The numbers tell one story.
Liverpool F.C. is one of the most valuable soccer clubs in the world, with a record $703 million in revenue during the 2024-2025 season. The club’s growth story is far from over, with a huge opportunity still available. The proposed deal would value the entire team at just over $6 billion, a bargain compared to the average NFL franchise value of over $7 billion. Bezos’ reported interest underscores how attractive the Premier League has become to deep-pocketed American investors.
The strategy enters a familiar phase: American billionaires buying into English soccer.
Author: Evan Null
