Bezos Eyes 30% Liverpool Stake
Investors led by Amit Bhatia and backed by the Mittal family are in talks with Fenway Sports Group to acquire a significant minority stake in Liverpool FC, with valuations cited above $6 billion, underscoring strong demand for Premier League assets. The deal could shift investor attention and sentiment around top clubs, including Manchester United, as advisers are engaged and discussions continue.
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About Lakshmi Mittal
Lakshmi Niwas Mittal is an Indian billionaire businessman and steel magnate. He is the executive chairman of ArcelorMittal, the world's second largest steelmaking company, as well as chairman of stainless steel manufacturer Aperam. Mittal owns 38 per cent of ArcelorMittal. He also holds a 75 percent stake in the Indian Premier League (IPL) team Rajasthan Royals. Mittal resides in Switzerland and United Arab Emirates following his departure from the United Kingdom in 2025, where he had lived since 1995.
Everything about Lakshmi Mittal →- Occupation
- businessperson, entrepreneur
- Position held
- chief executive officer, co-ownership, board member
- Citizenship
- India
- Born
- June 15, 1950