Bezos consortium buys minority stake in Liverpool

Liverpool FC's owners FSG have agreed to sell a 30% minority stake to a consortium backed by Jeff Bezos and Eduardo Saverin in a deal worth £1.4 billion, valuing the club at approximately £5.5 billion.

The investment includes plans to 'Dodgerize' the franchise, drawing on the success of the LA Dodgers' commercial strategy.

The deal has drawn both excitement and criticism, with some UK lawmakers condemning the Bezos-linked investment due to Amazon's labor practices.

Liverpool's new vice-chairman Amit Bhatia spoke of a 'definitive agreement' that will help the club compete financially with state-owned rivals.