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Jan 2025
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Magnus Carlsen on the Fusion of Chess an...

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Five-time World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen joins Rog for an in-depth conversation about his illustrious chess career and his lifelong passion for football. He shares invaluable fantasy football strategies and offers insights into the fascinating parallels between the chessboard and the football pitch. Magnus also reflects on his memorable encounters with Pep Guardiola and Christian Pulisic and expresses his anticipation for a potential meeting with Mohamed Salah in the future.

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