Magnus Carlsen, five-time World Chess Champion and long-time FIDE world No. 1, withdrew from the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships after being barred from a round for wearing jeans, violating FIDE’s dress code.
Carlsen stated that he had a lunch meeting before the match and didn’t realize his attire breached the regulations. FIDE fined him $200 and gave him the chance to change, but Carlsen refused, citing principle.
“I didn’t even think about it,” Carlsen remarked. “If this is what they want to do, it’s fine by me. I’ll probably head somewhere with better weather.”
The incident highlights the ongoing tension between traditional norms in chess and the increasing visibility of the sport.
Atlético Madrid CEO Criticizes Revived Super League
Atlético Madrid CEO Miguel Ángel Gil Marín has slammed the revived Super League, now rebranded as the “Unify League”, accusing it of creating uncertainty and serving the interests of a single club.
“It’s just about vindication for one club,” Gil Marín stated, referring to Real Madrid, the project’s primary backer.
Gil Marín praised UEFA’s reforms to include more clubs in competitions like the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League and called for limits on the number of games top players participate in to protect their health.
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- Tom Cruise and Alejandro G. Iñárritu Team Up
Their untitled film takes the October 2026 slot vacated by The Batman 2, focusing on “the most powerful man in the world” navigating a global disaster. - LaLiga
Atlético Madrid lead the table after a significant summer investment, including signings like Julián Álvarez and Alexander Sørloth, which CEO Gil Marín credits for the team’s strong performance.
