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Elon Musk has expressed interest in buying English soccer club Liverpool, his father says

FILE - Elon Musk jumps on the stage as Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show on Oct. 5, 2024, in Butler, Pa. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Elon Musk’s father, Errol Musk, has revealed that the billionaire entrepreneur has expressed interest in purchasing English Premier League club Liverpool. While Fenway Sports Group (FSG), the club’s current owners, have not signaled any intention to sell, they have previously accepted external investments.

Interest, But No Concrete Plans

In an interview with Times Radio, Errol Musk acknowledged his son’s admiration for the six-time European Cup champions. “Oh yes, but that doesn’t mean he’s buying it,” Errol Musk said. “He would like to, yes, obviously. Anybody would want to. So would I.” However, he added cryptically, “I can’t comment on that. They’ll raise the price.”

FSG recently sold a minority stake in Liverpool to U.S. investment firm Dynasty Equity in September 2023. At the time, FSG president Mike Gordon reiterated the group’s commitment to the club, saying, “Our long-term commitment to Liverpool remains as strong as ever. If there is an investment partner that is right for Liverpool, we would pursue the opportunity to ensure the club’s financial resiliency and growth.”

Liverpool’s Success Under FSG

Under FSG’s ownership, Liverpool has solidified its position as one of Europe’s leading football clubs. The team ended a 30-year wait for an English league title in 2020, one season after capturing the Champions League crown. This season, Liverpool is again leading the Premier League and Champions League campaigns.

Family Ties to Liverpool and The Beatles

Errol Musk revealed family connections to Liverpool and shared a surprising anecdote: “We were fortunate enough to know quite a few of the Beatles because they grew up with us — my family.”

Elon Musk’s Political Involvement in the UK

Beyond football, Elon Musk has made headlines in British politics following the Labour Party’s election victory in July. Musk has used his social platform, X, to call for a new election, sparking tensions with Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government. On Monday, Starmer condemned Musk’s “lies and misinformation,” accusing him of undermining British democracy.

Liverpool FC has yet to comment on the speculation, and Musk’s potential bid remains uncertain. However, the possibility of the Tesla CEO entering the world of football ownership has already stirred excitement and intrigue among fans.

Herbert Bauernebel

Herbert Bauernebel has been reporting from New York since 1999 and currently works for Bild.de, OE24 TV, and US Live. He also runs the news portal AmerikaReport.de. Bauernebel has covered nearly all major US events of the past quarter-century, including 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, Barack Obama’s election, Donald Trump’s surprise victory, the pandemic, last year’s election showdown, as well as natural disasters such as hurricanes and oil spills. He has also reported firsthand on international events, including the Asian tsunami, the Haiti earthquake, and the Fukushima disaster. He lives in Brooklyn with his family and holds degrees in communication and political science from the University of Vienna. Bauernebel is the author of a book about his experiences on 9/11, And the Air Was Full of Ash: 9/11 – The Day That Changed My Life.