It’s been reported that Jeff Bezos, the billionaire founder of Amazon, has been blocked from purchasing the Washington Commanders NFL team. The team’s current owner, Dan Snyder, is said to have refused to sell to Bezos and even prevented him from entering a private auction for the team.
The news has come as a surprise to many, given Bezos’ immense wealth and influence. However, reports suggest that there may be a personal feud between Snyder and Bezos that is behind the decision.
Some sources have speculated that Snyder may be holding a grudge against Bezos due to his ownership of The Washington Post. The newspaper has been critical of Snyder in the past, particularly in relation to his handling of the team’s name change from the Redskins to the Commanders.
Others have suggested that it may simply be a matter of money. Despite his vast fortune, Bezos’ bids for the team are said to have fallen short of Snyder’s $6 billion asking price. It’s possible that Snyder simply doesn’t want to sell at a lower price point or risk having Bezos become a majority shareholder in the team.
Whatever the reason behind Snyder’s decision, it has certainly caused a stir among NFL fans and commentators. Many had assumed that Bezos would be a prime candidate for ownership given his deep pockets and interest in sports (he also owns The Washington Post).
However, it seems that for now at least, Bezos will have to look elsewhere if he wants to add an NFL team to his portfolio. It remains to be seen whether he will pursue other opportunities or if he will continue his focus on other ventures such as space exploration with Blue Origin.
In any case, this latest development highlights just how complex and competitive the world of professional sports ownership can be. Even billionaires like Jeff Bezos aren’t immune from being blocked or snubbed when it comes to acquiring their desired teams.
