Magnus has no business lapsing to the level of riffraff. He should find a more intelligent way to keep his body in shape. Magnus does so well making himself available when talking about his games he doesn't need to humiliate himself kicking balls.

+MrOperettalover Who on Earth are you to advice the world champion on what he should or shouldn't ... Comments like that make me wonder who is humiliating themselves ... Of course: If you are American you have no clue how big football is in Europe ... Anyways: I'm sure, Carlsen is satisfied with living his life the way he wants it ... not the way someone else wants it.

+Stefan Holbek Oh no, you're not getting it. Soccer is for retards, in fact sport in general. It's not appropriate for intelligent Magnus to waste his time with crap. I find it hard to see this idea to be controversial.

+MrOperettalover Yeah, god forbid you actually find a way to stay fit *and* have fun at the same time... And why is kicking a ball more of a waste of time than moving small pieces of carved wood a yard an hour in any case?

+Mikkel Højbak Good point! Playing chess at HIS level requires a top fit body! Football, cycling, workout ... I don't think football is necessarily "important" for him ... And THAT'S the keypoint, right?! He is enjoying life OUTSIDE of his professional career ... I play chess for fun OUTSIDE my career as a musician! ;O)