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Market Rumor Confirmed - Liverpool FC's owners confirm consortium including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is buying minority stake in club (Aug 15, 2026)
Breaking News - Liverpool's owners have confirmed a consortium featuring Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has concluded an agreement to buy a minority stake in the club.
Market Rumor Follow Up - Jeff Bezos nears deal to buy stakes in Liverpool FC (Aug 10, 2026)?
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos closing in on a deal to buy a roughly one-third stake in Liverpool, according to Sky News; Liverpool's controlling shareholder Fenway Sports Group preparing announcement this week; consortium is led by Amit Bhatia, son-in-law of steel billionaire Lakshmi Mittal.
FIFA Chief’s Plan to Juice Football Could Lead to His Downfall
European football’s governing body has threatened legal action over Fifa president Gianni Infantino’s failed plan to carve out a $20bn commercial entity from the Swiss non-profit and sell a 20 per cent stake to private investors (the Financial Times, August 3, 2026).
Is FIFA Selling the Future of the World Cup?
Less than two weeks after the World Cup ended, FIFA announced one of its biggest commercial moves in years. The organization has launched FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), a new company that will manage the commercial rights of its biggest competitions—including the FIFA World Cup and Club World Cup. FIFA
Jimmy Garoppolo Is Ready to Return — Which Team Could Be His Next Stop?
Veteran quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is officially keeping the door open for an NFL comeback. According to NFL Media's Mike Garafolo, the 34-year-old quarterback has decided that he is ready to return if the right opportunity presents itself. While there is no immediate deal on the horizon,
Market Rumor - Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in talks to join consortium seeking 30% stake in Liverpool - July 22, 2026
The Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has held talks about joining the consortium that is seeking to buy around 30% of Liverpool.
World Cup Exposes Growing Global Rift Over Prediction Markets
Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket face global regulatory crackdowns as their explosive growth collides with gambling and securities law concerns.
Trader Loses $1 Million on Cabo Verde’s Stunning World Cup Tie
Prediction markets expose users to massive losses on seemingly certain bets, as highlighted by a near-$1 million loss on Cabo Verde's stunning World Cup draw.
An Abandoned Football Match and the Fragility of “Final Score”
One abandoned friendly football match became a test of how Polymarket and Kalshi handle messy real-world outcomes.
Short sellers reap more than $2.3bn profit betting against gambling companies
Hedge funds are capitalizing on online gambling stocks' decline, driven by US prediction market growth and UK tax hikes.
Redemption or Repeat? Arsenal and PSG Set for Blockbuster 2026 Champions League Final in Budapest
The footballing world has its "Dream Final." After a grueling knockout stage, Arsenal and reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain will collide in Budapest on May 30 to decide the kings of Europe. The Gunners’ Path to Glory * Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal secured their spot in the final after
NFL asks prediction market operators to refrain from ‘objectionable bets’
The NFL is asking prediction market operators to keep specific event contracts that the league deems “objectionable bets” off of their platforms. In a letter obtained by CNBC, the league outlines examples of event contracts that could be easily manipulable by a single person, inherently objectionable, related to officiating and
