Pique accumulated considerable wealth during his professional football career. But even before announcing his retirement in 2022, he had already decided to expand his business empire after hanging up his boots. As things stand, he is doing just that.

The Catalan is not only the owner of FC Andorra, but also the owner of Kosmos. This company was founded almost a decade ago with the goal of driving innovation through business restructuring and operations in the fields of sports, media, and entertainment. For example, he founded the Kings League through this company.

Now, the former Barcelona player has decided to expand his investment portfolio by becoming an investor in a franchise team in the Global Chess League. Specifically, he has invested in Fyers American Gambits, a team that will participate in the event for the third consecutive season.

It is currently unclear how much stake he holds, but this is undoubtedly another important step in his entrepreneurial career. Hopefully this time, he will have more success than his attempt with the Davis Cup tennis tournament.

"Throughout my career, I have always been interested in projects that rethink the connection between sports and fans. Chess has long fascinated me because of its profound depth, global reach, and the extremely high demands it places on mental fortitude. What attracted me to Fyers American Gambits was their ambition to take chess to new heights and their long-term plans for the sport," Pique explained.

He also added: "This announcement comes at a time of unprecedented global enthusiasm for chess. The rise of a new generation of players, the development of digital platforms, and the emergence of innovative competition formats are bringing the sport to a wider global audience," he said.

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