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The investment into the business from RedBird Capital Partners was confirmed on Wednesday
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LeBron James has become a minor partner in Fenway Sports Group (FSG), the owners of Liverpool FC.
FSG announced on Tuesday the basketball legend has invested in the group, which also owns the Boston Red Sox.
James has been a part-owner of Liverpool FC since 2011 and has a 2% stake in the club, which he bought for £4.7m.
He and his business partner Maverick Carter are now taking a more active role in global sports ownership.
The pair become the first black partners at FSG after expanding their investment in the global sports group, which is valued at more than $6bn (£4.3bn), according to Forbes business magazine.
FSG wont be deterred on Liverpool transfer strategy despite criticism
The Reds owners have come under scrutiny from some owing to the club s on-pitch struggles this season
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For John W. Henry and Fenway Sports Group this is arguably their most challenging time of their Liverpool tenure thus far in terms of their reputation.