Erling Haaland reveals why he is investing in multi-million chess tour
Erling Haaland reveals why he is investing in multi-million chess tour Manchester City and Norway superstar Erling Haaland has finalised an investment in the Norway Chess organisation, it has been confirmed. On the pitch, Haaland’s recent form has faced scrutiny despite City’s 0-2 Carabao Cup final victory over Arsenal and the providing of the vital distraction that allowed Nico O’Reilly to net a match-winning brace. Though he remains a focal point of Pep Guardiola’s attack, the Norwegian has found the net just twice in his last 10 appearances, leading Norway manager Ståle Solbakken to grant him “special treatment” and a reduced workload during the current international break to ensure he is fully recharged for April’s Premier League title race and the summer World Cup.
Off the pitch, Erling Haaland has aggressively diversified his business portfolio, including a high-profile and high-performing official YouTube channel with over 1. 4 million subscribers and a long-term partnership with the Norwegian Seafood Council. Now, it has been confirmed that the Manchester City superstar has also become an investor in the Norway Chess organisation – set to launch at the Total Chess World Championship Tour next year.
Haaland’s vision for ‘Total Chess’ Four tournaments are scheduled to be hosted annually in different cities, with a world champion crowned across three disciplines consisting of ‘fast classic’, ‘rapid’, and ‘blitz chess’, all supported by the International Chess Federation (FIDE). Each season is due to feature a staggering minimum prize pool of $2. 7 million, and speaking to the federation’s website, Erling Haaland described chess as “an incredible game”, likening it to football as “it sharpens your mind”.
The Manchester City striker said, “You have to think quickly, trust your instincts and think several moves ahead. Strategy and planning are everything. “I’m investing in Norway Chess because I believe the new Total Chess World Championship Tour can turn chess into an even bigger sport for spectators around the world.
” Erling Haaland is currently turning attentions towards international commitments with Norway, but will not feature for his country in their first of two friendly fixtures against the Netherlands this week. FA Cup Quarter-Final and the Arsenal Title Decider Beyond then, Haaland could make a return from an extended period of rest granted by his manager by featuring against Switzerland before returning to Manchester City action in early April. Pep Guardiola’s side and their fixture schedule across April begins with a high-stakes affair against Liverpool in the quarter-final stage of the FA Cup, before crunch Premier League away clashes against Chelsea and Burnley as well as a home clash against title rivals Arsenal.