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Seven things Jeff Bezos should know about Liverpool now that he’s buying into the club

COMMENT: The Amazon founder is part of a consortium that has just purchased a 38 per cent stake in Liverpool Football Club. Here’s what the Bezos couple can expect if they make a trip to Anfield, says local Katie Rosseinsky

The Independent UK · Aug 19

Jeff Bezos consortium could be majority Liverpool shareholder within a year

1892 Holdings has first refusal to take over Liverpool if FSG opts to sell in the next 12 months, as part of the £2bn-plus deal for a 38% initial stake

The Guardian - UK · Aug 18

How Jeff Bezos Consortium Can Take Over Liverpool After New Shares Revelation

A “significant” new development has changed the scope of Liverpool’s restructuring.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 18

Liverpool owners secure new investment from Bezos-backed consortium

A consortium led by Jeff Bezos has agreed to purchase a minority stake in Liverpool Football Club. Fenway Sports Group, the current owners, will retain majority control and operational leadership. The deal values the Premier League club at over five billion pounds sterling. Amit Bhatia will serve as the club's…

The Economic Times · Aug 14

Jeff Bezos consortium to buy minority Liverpool stake in £1.5bn deal

Although majority owners Fenway Sports Group will continue to run day-to-day operations and there will be no change to Liverpool’s transfer budget, 1892 Holdings will now own around one-third of the club, which is now valued at over £5bn

The Independent UK · Aug 14

Will Liverpool’s transfer budget change after Jeff Bezos investment?

Amazon owner Bezos, with a wealth of roughly $270bn, is part of a consortium buying a minority stake in Liverpool

The Independent UK · Aug 14

Liverpool owner FSG seals £1.65bn sale of 30% stake to consortium including Jeff Bezos

Liverpool’s owner has confirmed the sale of 30% of the club to a consortium including Amit Bhatia, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14