Jeff Bezos might finally get his hands on a sports team
Jeff Bezos is reportedly close to buying his first stake in a sports team: the U.K.'s famed Liverpool Football Club.
Jeff Bezos is reportedly exploring the possibility of investing in a UK soccer team, specifically Liverpool. The billionaire is looking to acquire a stake valued at £1.35 billion, equivalent to approximately $1.8 billion. This would be the first sports investment for Bezos, although he has previously considered purchasing a share in a US football team.
Liverpool, one of Europe's most prominent sports teams, holds a brand recognition in the UK comparable to the Dallas Cowboys' standing in the US. The billionaire's interest in owning a sports team is not surprising given the trend of major American billionaires investing in UK soccer teams. Other notable owners include Todd Boehly, Mark Walters, Woody Johnson, Dan Friedkin, and Bill Foley.
This surge in American investment in UK sports teams has been driven by the popularity of soccer in the US and the relative ease of purchasing shares in Premier League clubs compared to top-tier sports franchises like the NFL and MLB. Bezos, who has become more of a cultural figure in recent years, is now seen as more than just a tech mogul.
With a net worth of around $280 billion, it may be the right time for him to add a sports team to his diverse portfolio. Amazon has previously streamed European soccer leagues, and Bezos is also investing in the UK through his new AI company, Prometheus, which is reportedly seeking a lease in London's AI hub, King's Cross.
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