Premier League futebol stars Mohamed Salah and Eberechi Eze are proving their strategic brilliance extends beyond the football pitch, with both players revealing a deep passion for chess. This episode explores Salah's admitted "addiction" to the game, his surprising online rating, and his bold challenge to Magnus Carlsen. We also delve into Eze's recent triumph in a major online celebrity chess tournament, the significant prize money he won, and how his chess skills complement his on-field performance for Crystal Palace. Discover how the mental agility and tactical thinking honed in chess are becoming increasingly valuable assets for modern footballers and what this growing trend signifies for the intersection of these two seemingly disparate worlds.
Mohamed Salah, Eberechi Eze, chess, football, Premier League