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Jeff Bezos linked to Liverpool FC investment

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The potential for new investors in Liverpool Football Club has taken a significant turn with the emergence of Jeff Bezos' name. This follows news that a consortium led by British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia expressed interest in acquiring a stake. Bhatia, formerly a director at Queens Park Rangers, is reportedly seeking a 30% stake in the Anfield club.

Sources suggest Bezos, the founder of Amazon and one of the world's wealthiest individuals with an estimated net worth of $256.9bn, has been approached to join Bhatia's consortium. While both Bhatia's representatives and Liverpool's owners, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), have declined to comment, the possibility has generated considerable discussion among supporters.

Bezos has previously considered investing in major US sports franchises, including the NFL's Washington Commanders and the Seattle Seahawks, but ultimately did not proceed. The potential involvement of such a high-profile figure raises questions about the motives behind the investment and whether it signifies a long-term strategy for FSG, which has overseen substantial success since acquiring the club in 2010.