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SportsFenway Sports Group (FSG), owners of Liverpool FC, have confirmed the sale of a minority stake (estimated 30-33%) to a consortium called 1892 Holdings, which includes Amazon founder Jeff Bezos via the K5 Sports fund, former QPR co-owner Amit Bhatia, and the family office of Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin. Bhatia will become vice chairman, with Elaine Saverin and Bryan Baum joining the board; Bezos will not have a board seat. FSG retains majority ownership and operational control. The deal, first reported in July 2026, marks Bezos' first sports investment. Analysis indicates no immediate change to transfer strategy or club finances.
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