Jeff Bezos invests billions in Liverpool FC, marking major shift in ownership.

Jeff Bezos has taken the reins at Liverpool FC with a significant investment, marking a new chapter for the English soccer club.

A Multibillion-Dollar Deal

The American billionaire has secured a minority stake in the team as part of a deal worth roughly $7.4 billion, according to reports.

Fenway Sports Group will maintain majority ownership and operational control of Liverpool FC, but the new investment gives Bezos and his consortium options to purchase a larger stake if the group decides to sell.

The deal is seen as a major coup for Bezos, who has been expanding his portfolio of investments in recent years. With an estimated net worth of $274.1 billion, he becomes one of the most influential figures in global sports.

Bezos' investment marks a significant shift in Liverpool FC's ownership structure, with Fenway Sports Group having acquired the team in 2010 for $406 million. Under Bezos' leadership, the team is expected to continue its success on and off the pitch.