Ty Roush is a breaking news reporter based in New York City.Aug 10, 2026, 08:34am EDTToplineA consortium that includes Jeff Bezos is nearing a deal to buy a roughly one-third stake in Liverpool F.C., Sky News reported Monday, potentially making the Amazon founder the latest billionaire to acquire equity in a sports franchise.The Amazon founder was previously linked to a purchase of the Seattle Seahawks. Getty ImagesKey FactsA consortium of investors, led by Amit Bhatia, the son-in-law of billionaire Lakshmi Mittal, includes Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin, Sky News reported.Neither Liverpool nor Fenway Sports Group, the investment group that owns the club, immediately responded to Forbes’ requests for comment.This is a developing story.LOADING VIDEO PLAYER...FORBES’ FEATURED Video