Soccer stars trade pitch for kitchen, show off cooking skills

Croatian international footballer Borna Sosa recently swapped the soccer pitch for the kitchen, embracing a culinary adventure just days after his wedding. The Crystal Palace player visited a restaurant on the Pelješac peninsula, where he tried his hand at preparing traditional Croatian dishes.

Sosa was joined in this gastronomic endeavor by his national teammate Josip Brekalo. Guided by renowned chef Antonio Toni Bjelančić, known as Bjelko, the duo navigated the cooking process with enthusiasm. The atmosphere was filled with laughter and a sense of ease as the footballers followed the chef's instructions while attempting to make a local specialty: mussels prepared in buzara sauce.

Chef Bjelančić expressed his amusement at seeing the professional athletes in kitchen aprons, praising their engagement. Sosa humorously responded, suggesting they might even be better cooks than footballers, eliciting further laughter from those present. The video captured by the restaurant showcased Sosa and Brekalo having a great time, demonstrating their versatility beyond the football field.

The interaction highlighted the players' willingness to learn and try new things in a friendly and relaxed setting. It suggests that even if they were to trade their soccer balls for cooking utensils, they would likely still bring smiles to people's faces.