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Elon Musk Considers Stake in Liverpool FC

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has reportedly expressed interest in acquiring a stake in Liverpool Football Club, fuelled by personal and family connections to the city, according to his father, Errol Musk.

During an interview on Times Radio, Errol Musk addressed growing speculation about his son’s intentions following reports suggesting the world’s richest man is considering investing in the Premier League giants.

When asked directly by presenter Kait Borsay if Elon Musk was planning to buy Liverpool FC, Errol responded cautiously, saying, “I can’t comment on that; they’ll raise the price.” However, he added, “Oh yes, [he has expressed a desire], but that doesn’t mean he’s buying it.”

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Pressed further on whether Elon’s interest could lead to an actual purchase, Errol admitted, “He would like to, yes, obviously. Anybody would want to—so would I.”

Errol Musk revealed a deeper reason behind Elon’s potential interest in Liverpool FC, sharing a family connection to the city. “His grandmother was born in Liverpool, and we have relatives in Liverpool,” he explained. “We were fortunate to know quite a few of the Beatles because they grew up with some of my family. So, we are attached to Liverpool, you know.”

This isn’t Elon Musk’s first flirtation with football club ownership. In 2022, he tweeted about buying Manchester United, though he later clarified it was a joke. Musk did, however, acknowledge that United was his favourite team growing up.

Liverpool FC is currently owned by Fenway Sports Group (FSG), who acquired the club in 2010 for £300 million. The club’s valuation has since soared to an estimated £4.3 billion, according to Forbes.

While FSG has made significant investments in infrastructure, including expansions to Anfield Stadium, the group has faced criticism from fans for what some view as insufficient investment in the playing squad. In 2023, FSG sold a minority stake to Dynasty Equity to address financial pressures from the COVID-19 pandemic and fund key projects like the Melwood training ground for the women’s team.

FSG principal owner John W. Henry has repeatedly dismissed the idea of selling the club outright. Speaking in 2023, he stated, “Are we selling LFC? No. Are we talking with investors about LFC? Yes. Will something happen there? I believe so, but it won’t be a sale.”

With an estimated net worth of £343 billion, Elon Musk could acquire Liverpool FC at its current valuation of £4.3 billion without significant financial strain—representing just over 1% of his fortune. Musk’s ventures include Tesla, SpaceX, and the social media platform X, making him one of the most influential figures in technology and business.

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