Jeff Bezos, the Amazon founder who is among the wealthiest people in the world, is acquiring a minority equity stake in Liverpool Football Club, a team in the English Premiere League.

The Amazon founder and multi-billionaire is making his first investment in soccer.

The deal values Liverpool FC somewhere between $7.1 billion and $7.4 billion.

A consortium including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has bought a minority stake in Liverpool. Fenway Sports Group will retain majority control and operational leadership of the club.…

British media reports that the deal is worth more than £1.5bn