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Fenway Sports Group is selling about 30% of Liverpool FC to a Bezos-led consortium called 1892 Holdings, valuing the club at roughly $6 billion and signaling a path toward a controlling stake pending regulatory approvals; FSG has said it has no immediate plans to sell further.
A Bezos-led consortium (1892 Holdings) will buy roughly one-third of Liverpool FC from Fenway Sports Group for about $7.1 billion, with an option to become majority owner at around $8 billion within the next 12 months. Amit Bhatia becomes vice chairman and joins the club’s expanded board, while Bezos won’t sit on the board; representatives from K5 Global and Elaine Saverin will. The investment aims to support Liverpool’s long-term growth with a global, tech-enabled ownership group.
Liverpool’s owners Fenway Sports Group have agreed to sell a minority stake of roughly 30–33% to a consortium led by Amit Bhatia, including Jeff Bezos via K5 Sports, plus Eduardo Saverin’s family office and Elaine Saverin; FSG maintain majority ownership and day-to-day control, with Bhatia as vice chairman and Elaine Saverin and Bryan Baum joining the club’s board. Bezos will not sit on the board. The investment signals a strategic partnership aimed at long-term value, not immediate funding for transfers, and does not imply a future majority sale.
A Bezos-led consortium is in talks to acquire a 30% stake in Liverpool FC, potentially netting FSG about £1.35bn and valuing the club at roughly £4.5bn. The deal underscores ongoing US investment in the Premier League, but spending and governance impacts remain uncertain, with fans seeking clarity on control and due diligence.
A consortium led by Amit Bhatia has expressed interest in acquiring a strategic minority stake in Liverpool FC from Fenway Sports Group. The deal is not yet finalised, with reports suggesting a multi-billion valuation and a similar structure to FSG’s 2023 arrangement with Dynasty.
The NHL Board of Governors unanimously approved the Pittsburgh Penguins' sale to the Hoffmann Family of Companies for about $1.75 billion, with closing expected before the 2026 NHL Draft; Fenway Sports Group purchased the team in 2021 for roughly $900 million, and Geoff Hoffmann will serve as governor as the Hoffmanns take ownership and continue expanding their hockey and community ventures.
NESN pulled Graham Platner’s campaign ad that blamed private equity for harming the Red Sox after the network cited unauthorized use of third-party intellectual property; the ad aired during a Red Sox game on NESN as Platner runs in Maine’s 2026 Senate race against Susan Collins, highlighting crossovers between sports media and political advertising.
NESN pulled Graham Platner’s 15‑second Senate campaign ad that attacked Red Sox ownership, citing unauthorized use of third‑party intellectual property and noncompliance with advertising standards; the spot, which used the team’s font and colors and referenced Mookie Betts, aired during a Red Sox game before being removed, highlighting Platner’s critique of Fenway Sports Group’s ownership amid broader concerns about private equity and the team’s performance.
Michael Edwards, former Liverpool executive, has been appointed as the CEO of football for Fenway Sports Group, the owner of Liverpool. Edwards will oversee the club's football operations and lead the restructuring following manager Jurgen Klopp's departure. His appointment comes after turning down initial offers, and he will also help identify and manage a second club for FSG. Edwards played a major role in assembling Liverpool's successful teams and is seen as integral to the club's future success.
Theo Epstein has returned to the Red Sox as a senior advisor to Fenway Sports Group and part-owner of the team, with the move reflecting the ownership's acknowledgment of not giving the club enough attention in recent years. Epstein's role will involve re-instituting successful processes and communication lines from his previous tenure as general manager, and he will also advise on strategic growth and investment initiatives for FSG's various properties, including Liverpool FC and the Pittsburgh Penguins. While Epstein will work from his Connecticut home and not be involved in day-to-day operations, his close relationships with key figures in the organization are expected to provide valuable input and potentially push for impactful moves in the future.
Former Red Sox GM Theo Epstein is leaving MLB to join Fenway Sports Group as a part owner and senior advisor, reuniting with the team he helped lead to two World Series titles. Epstein expressed excitement about the "unique opportunity" to partner with familiar faces and contribute his experience to help the organization succeed across various sports franchises. He will also maintain a role as an operating partner for sports private equity platform Arctos Partners.
Theo Epstein, former Red Sox general manager and architect of the Cubs' 2016 World Series win, has joined Fenway Sports Group as a senior advisor, marking a homecoming for him. While he will continue his role as a consultant for MLB, Epstein will advise FSG's owners on sporting operations and strategic growth initiatives across their diverse sports enterprises, including the Red Sox, Liverpool FC, and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Despite not being involved in personnel decisions, his return signals an interesting development amid the Red Sox's quiet offseason and speculation about the team's ownership.
Theo Epstein, former Red Sox general manager, is returning to Fenway Sports Group as a part owner and senior advisor, working across the organization's sports initiatives including the Red Sox, Liverpool FC, Pittsburgh Penguins, and the PGA Tour. Epstein will also continue as an operating partner at Arctos Partners. His role will involve advising on people issues, investment matters, league issues, and new opportunities, while also serving as a sounding board and executive coach for the Red Sox baseball operations team.
The PGA Tour has secured a minimum of $1.5 billion from a group of U.S. investors, led by the Fenway Sports Group, raising doubts about the proposed partnership with Saudi Arabia's LIV Golf. The influx of funds, potentially reaching $3 billion, comes as the PGA Tour continues negotiations with LIV Golf, which had previously attracted prominent players. The tour's commissioner stated that they remain in active discussions with the Saudi wealth fund, while the fund has indicated its intent to compete through LIV Golf if no alliance is reached.
Fenway Sports Group, along with a coalition of U.S. sports investors called Strategic Sports Group, is in the final stages of negotiations to become co-investors in a potential deal between the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF). The consortium, which includes investors such as Wyc Grousbeck, Tom Ricketts, and Steve Cohen, has been selected after a thorough review of other offers. The PGA Tour aims to continue negotiations with the PIF in the coming weeks, as time is running out to finalize the deal by December 31. The deal has faced resistance from PGA Tour players and scrutiny from lawmakers concerned about Saudi Arabia's intentions.