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  "id": 1728042,
  "title": "Bezos consortium bought almost 40% of Liverpool",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/bezos-consortium-bought-almost-40-of-liverpool-1728042",
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  "summary": "A consortium including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos bought close to 40% of Liverpool from Fenway Sports Group (FSG).",
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        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Jeff Bezos-backed consortium buys stake in Liverpool",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/jeff-bezos-backed-consortium-buys-stake-in-liverpool",
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        "outlet": "Arabian Business",
        "title": "Liverpool fans express fears over Jeff Bezos stake in club",
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        "title": "Bezos consortium bought almost 40% of Liverpool",
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        "title": "Jeff Bezos consortium bought nearly 40 per cent stake in Liverpool as club valued at more than £5bn",
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