, a reported billionaire with over $479 million in career earnings, jumped on board a year later with $6.5 million worth of investment for a two per cent ownership stake in the historic club.
James, meanwhile, turned an initial $6.5 million investment in Liverpool into a one per cent stake in $10 billion valued FSG, a stake that could be worth up to $100 million for the 49ers Enterprises has attracted numerous big time US celebrities, including NBA players Larry Nance Jr, Russell Westbrook, and T.J. McConnell, who joined as minority partners.were given the Hollywood treatment when Creed star actor Michael B. Jordan was announced as a minority stakeholder as part of Bill Foley's takeover.
Combine that with its rich history, cultural significance, and virtually uncapped potential for financial gains, and it's clear why deep-pocketed American magnates are increasingly being drawn to the beautiful game on this side of the Atlantic.