by Mark Bassey

Pop star Rihanna, has been linked with a potential takeover of Liverpool.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Riri is eyeing a bid to buy the Anfield side. The report claims that the Diamonds singer was trying to set up her own footballing academy in her native Barbados, befor venturing into club ownership.

The Reds finished second last season behind Manchester City, despite scoring 101 Premier League goals. The club is currently run by the Fenway Sports Group, who have not shown any readiness to sell the club any time soon.

Rihanna’s new love for football, may not be unconnected to the 2014 World Cup, where she was a consistent spectator at stadia and engaged with her fans on social media about matches.

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Ifreke Inyang is a public commentator and social media critic who has worked with a number of high profile publications across the country.