Liverpool fans seek clarity on Bezos bid to buy stake

What the report says

Liverpool supporters’ group Spirit of Shankly is pressing for more information about a reported investment move involving Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and a possible significant minority stake in Liverpool FC. Al Jazeera, citing AFP and Sky News, said Bezos is linked to a consortium led by Amit Bhatia and also including Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin. The report added that Liverpool’s owners, Fenway Sports Group, had already confirmed an approach from Bhatia’s group in July.

According to the Al Jazeera report, Sky News said the investors were close to buying about one-third of the club, with an announcement possibly coming soon. The article said SoS has asked Liverpool for a meeting and clearer details, arguing that the interests of the club and its supporters should come first. The group also warned that changes in ownership at other clubs have sometimes altered how those teams are run and how football decisions are made.

The story matters because Liverpool is one of the Premier League’s best-known clubs and any stake sale could affect governance, football operations and the long-term direction of the team. Al Jazeera noted that Bezos is one of the world’s richest people and has previously been linked to possible bids for U.S. sports franchises, although he did not proceed with those efforts. The report also said Liverpool won the Premier League in 2024-25, but later had a turbulent season that led to a managerial change.