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minority stake sale

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Liverpool sells minority stake to consortium involving Jeff Bezos

Fenway Sports Group has agreed to sell a minority stake in Liverpool FC to 1892 Holdings, a consortium led by Amit Bhatia and backed by Jeff Bezos' K5 Sports fund. FSG will keep majority control, with Bhatia becoming vice-chairman. The deal values the club at a significant premium and marks a new investment in the Premier League side.

Aug 14, 2026

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FIFA proposes selling World Cup shares, faces backlash from UEFA

FIFA announced plans to form a $20 billion subsidiary to manage the World Cup and other tournaments, offering minority stakes to private investors to raise up to $4.2 billion, drawing sharp criticism from UEFA. The proposal requires approval from FIFA's 211 member nations.

Jul 29, 2026