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Liverpool FC owners in talks to sell ₹57,800 crore stake to Mittal-backed group

Liverpool Football Club's American owners, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), are in advanced talks to sell a substantial minority stake to a consortium led by Amit Bhatia and backed by the Mittal family.

Liverpool Football Club's American owners, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), are in advanced talks to sell a substantial minority stake to a consortium led by Amit Bhatia and backed by the Mittal family. The deal could value the Premier League club at more than ₹57,800 crore (£4.7 billion), according to a Financial Times report cited by livemint.com.

The consortium headed by Amit Bhatia, who is married to the daughter of steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal, is negotiating with FSG to acquire the minority stake. The discussions have reached an advanced stage, reflecting strong interest from Indian investors in high-profile global sports assets. The valuation of over $6 billion underscores Liverpool FC's commercial strength and global appeal, as reported by livemint.com.

This potential transaction highlights growing Indian investment in international sports franchises, following a trend of high-value deals in the sector. Liverpool FC, one of the most successful and popular football clubs worldwide, has attracted attention from global investors seeking exposure to the Premier League's lucrative market. The deal would mark one of the largest minority stake sales in football club ownership involving Indian-backed groups.

The talks were reported on July 21, 2026, with no final agreement announced yet. The Financial Times report cited by livemint.com remains the primary source of information on the ongoing negotiations between FSG and the Amit Bhatia-led consortium.

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