Thomas Di Benedetto's takeover of AS Roma could have ramifications for Liverpool.
The Guardian says Di Benedetto a stakeholder in the Fenway Sports Group, which owns 100% of the shares in the Anfield club.
As the two teams' respective leagues currently stand, Roma would qualify for next season's Europa League. Liverpool are four points off qualification for that competition.
If both clubs qualify, then it is possible Uefa's rules governing the integrity of its competitions would come in to play.
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