Egyptian Soccer Star Mohamed Salah Expresses Admiration for Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen

Egyptian soccer star Mohamed Salah has once again expressed his admiration for chess champion Magnus Carlsen, revealing that he followed the drama in the World Rapid & Blitz Championship in New York. In a new interview by Norwegian Premier League rights-holder Viaplay, Salah shared his love for Carlsen’s playing style, calling him “the best endgame player ever.”

Salah, who is currently the top scorer in the Premier League, believes that playing chess can help improve his soccer skills. He has previously admitted to being addicted to chess, playing every day and sharing photos of himself playing on Chess.com.

The mutual respect between Salah and Carlsen is evident, with Carlsen expressing his desire to meet Salah for a game of chess and a chat about football. The Norwegian chess champion has met with several soccer stars in the past and is eager to add Salah to his list of meetings.

A meeting between Salah and Carlsen seems inevitable, with both stars eager to connect over their shared love for chess and football. Fans can’t wait for this epic encounter to happen!