Billionaires at the Beautiful Game: Why American Moguls Are Investing Heavily in English Soccer Jeff Bezos, Amazon's founder and the world's fourth richest person, is reportedly considering a deal to invest in Liverpool Football Club.
This potential investment would value the club at over $6 billion, making it one of the most valuable teams in the world. The news highlights the growing trend of American billionaires investing in English soccer.
The phenomenon is not new; half of the Premier League's 20 clubs are already owned by Americans.