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Bezos-Led Consortium Nears Deal for One-Third Stake in Liverpool
A consortium led by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is close to acquiring a one-third stake in Premier League club Liverpool, according to multiple media outlets.
The group also includes Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin and Amit Bhatia, the son-in-law of steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal.
Liverpool owner Fenway Sports Group (FSG) could announce a deal as early as this week, valuing the club at approximately £4.4 billion (US$5.9 billion), making it one of the largest valuations ever achieved in a football club deal.