Liverpool Football Club is up for sale! Read full statement issued by club's owner FSG

Liverpool Football Club has been placed for sale, with FSG seeking new owners to buy the Premier League club and take it forward.

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Liverpool Football Club has been put up for sale by owner Fenway Sports Group (FSG). For those who are interested, a detailed sales presentation has been created. FSG has considered chances in the past but opted not to pursue them. It is unknown whether or not an agreement will be reached, but FSG is seeking bids. Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley have been recruited to assist in the process.

What is the official statement from the FSG?

"There have been several recent changes of ownership and reports of changes of ownership at English Premiere League (EPL) teams, and naturally, we are questioned about FSG's ownership in Liverpool," FSG said in a statement to The Athletic.

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The gleaming new stadiums are ready and cost more than $6.5 billion.

The gleaming new stadiums are ready and cost more than $6.5 billion.
FIFA lauded Qatar's preparations and its stadiums designed to highlight Arabic tradition and culture.


FIFA lauded Qatar's preparations and its stadiums designed to highlight Arabic tradition and culture.
Plans also include a driverless metro system with a price tag of $36 billion serving five of the eight venues.
Plans also include a driverless metro system with a price tag of $36 billion serving five of the eight venues.
Thousands of laborers worked relentlessly to finish some hotels, apartment blocks, and roads.

Thousands of laborers worked relentlessly to finish some hotels, apartment blocks, and roads.
Qatar's natural gas riches have given the emirate seemingly bottomless pockets to pay for the football extravaga

Qatar's natural gas riches have given the emirate seemingly bottomless pockets to pay for the football extravaga
Mind-boggling estimates of up to $300 billion have been given for the total infrastructure spending over the past decade.


Mind-boggling estimates of up to $300 billion have been given for the total infrastructure spending over the past decade.
By contrast, the 2014 World Cup in Brazil cost an estimated $11.5 billion, and Russia 2018 about $14 billion.


By contrast, the 2014 World Cup in Brazil cost an estimated $11.5 billion, and Russia 2018 about $14 billion.
The most expensive ticket is for Category 1 seating at the final, which is 5,850 Qatari rials (approximately $1,600).

The most expensive ticket is for Category 1 seating at the final, which is 5,850 Qatari rials (approximately $1,600).
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According to Fifa, nearly 2.9 million tickets have been sold for the World Cup so far.



"FSG has received several indications of interest from external parties looking to become Liverpool shareholders," it said. FSG has previously said that they would entertain additional shareholders under the correct terms.

"FSG is completely dedicated to Liverpool's success, both on and off the field," it said.


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How long has FSG been in control at Liverpool FC?

The company had owned Liverpool since October 2010, when it purchased the club from George Gillett Jr. and Tom Hicks. Jurgen Klopp was named manager of Liverpool at the time.

They claimed their first English Premier League title in 2019-20, their first title in 30 years.

FAQs:

  1. Who owns FSG?
    FSG is primarily owned by John W. Henry, one of the two founders, and chairman Tom Werner.
  2. What is their link with RedBird Capital Partners?
    In 2021, FSG sold an 11 per cent share in Liverpool FC to RedBird Capital Partners for $750 million (£655 million).
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