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  "id": 900693,
  "title": "Liverpool sell minority stake to Jeff Bezos-backed consortium",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/liverpool-sell-minority-stake-to-jeff-bezos-backed-consortium-900693",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-14T19:33:33.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/liverpool-sell-minority-stake-to-jeff-bezos-backed-consortium/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Liverpool Football Club has announced a strategic minority investment from a consortium led by Amit Bhatia, with significant backing from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Fenway Sports Group, the club's majority owners, confirmed the agreement to sell a minority equity stake to the consortium. The investment includes Bhatia and the Mittal Family Trusts, K5 Sports, a K5 Global Fund led by Bezos, and EE Capital, the family office of Elaine and Eduardo Saverin. Despite this new investment, FSG will maintain majority ownership and control of the Premier League club. The deal is aimed at supporting Liverpool's long-term growth ambitions, with the consortium bringing expertise from global business, technology, and investment. FSG President Mike Gordon stated that the consortium's philosophy and understanding of Liverpool align with FSG's long-term approach to managing the club. The investment also brings several high-profile business figures into Liverpool's ownership structure while ensuring FSG retains control. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions before completion.",
  "summary": "Liverpool FC announces a strategic minority investment from 1892 Holdings, a consortium including Jeff Bezos. This Liverpool investment supports long-term Read More: https://punchng.com/liverpool-sell-minority-stake-to-jeff-bezos-backed-consortium/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Sky News",
        "title": "Liverpool confirm group including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos buying minority stake",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/liverpool-confirm-group-including-amazon-founder-jeff-bezos-buying",
        "published": "2026-08-14T12:15:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Liverpool sell minority stake to Jeff Bezos-backed consortium",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/liverpool-sell-minority-stake-to-jeff-bezos-backed-consortium",
        "published": "2026-08-14T19:22:52.000Z"
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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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