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By Jacob Leeks Ronnie O’Sullivan has demanded that Sheffield’s Crucible be stripped of the Snooker World Championship and the tournament be moved to Saudi Arabia or China. The Crucible is the traditional home of the sport’s showpiece event and has a contract to host the tournament until 2027. O’Sullivan has won seven world titles at the historic venue and is aiming for his eighth this year. But The Rocket has now launched an extraordinary attack on the Crucible’s facilities. He has taken aim at the benefits offered to the players taking part compared to foreign venues. O’Sullivan has insisted …

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