March 19 (Reuters) - Manchester City ⁠striker Erling Haaland is making moves off the football pitch ⁠after investing in Norway Chess to help launch a new global ‌tournament aimed at turning the cerebral sport into a bigger spectacle.

Chess Mates, a company owned by Norwegian international Haaland and businessman Morten Borge, is set to become a ​significant owner of Norway Chess as well ⁠as the organisation's new Total ⁠Chess World Championship Tour.