Barcelona legend Pique acquires strategic stake in Global Chess League franchise

Former Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has become a strategic shareholder in the Global Chess League franchise Fyers American Gambits. This makes Pique the second high-profile football figure to invest in chess, following Manchester City forward Erling Haaland’s investment in Norway Chess. Former India ​spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is also a shareholder in the American Gambits.