{
  "id": 528792,
  "title": "Amazon founder Jeff Bezos part of consortium set to buy stake in Liverpool, reports say",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/amazon-founder-jeff-bezos-part-of-consortium-set-to-buy-stake-in-528792",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-11T03:27:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/08/11/amazon-founder-jeff-bezos-part-of-consortium-set-to-buy-stake-in-liverpool-reports-say/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is reportedly part of a consortium set to acquire a stake in English Premier League football club Liverpool, according to multiple media reports. The investor group, led by Amit Bhatia, the son-in-law of steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal, aims to purchase about one-third of the club. The investment, valued at approximately £4.4 billion ($5.9 billion), would represent one of the largest valuations ever achieved in a football club deal. Current Liverpool owner Fenway Sports Group is reportedly expected to announce the deal this week. The acquisition comes as Liverpool faces challenges, including a fifth-place finish in the Premier League last season and the departure of key player Mohamed Salah. The new investment is seen as a strategic move to bolster the club's defensive options and address recent defensive setbacks.",
  "summary": "A consortium that includes Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is close to agreeing a deal to acquire a stake in English Premier League club Liverpool, according to multiple media reports. The investor group also includes Eduardo Saverin, the Facebook co-founder, the reports said. The consortium is looking to acquire a stake of about one-third of the club. Sky News reported that the consortium is being led…",
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        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Amazon founder Jeff Bezos part of consortium set to buy stake in Liverpool, reports say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/amazon-founder-jeff-bezos-part-of-consortium-set-to-buy-stake-in",
        "published": "2026-08-11T03:27:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Consortium advances talks for stake in Liverpool",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/consortium-advances-talks-for-stake-in-liverpool",
        "published": "2026-08-11T04:49:39.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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