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Alysson's journey from Brazil to Villa: Idolising Neymar, taking up snooker and growth spurts

The Athletic 21 Jan 2026
The story of Villa's new teenage forward, his upbringing in Brazil, how he is acclimatising to England — and the club's plans for him ....
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Wu Yize tops standings at Championship League Snooker

RTE 21 Jan 2026
China's Wu Yize tops the standings after winning his opening three matches in Group Six of the Championship League Snooker invitational tournament ... .
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Nick Metcalfe Snooker Column: Kyren Wilson won the Masters because he's the bravest player in snooker today

Sporting Life 20 Jan 2026
In his latest Sporting Life snooker column, Nick Metcalfe reflects on Masters glory for Kyren Wilson at Alexandra Palace, and the Englishman taking an aggressive approach on the table throughout the tournament.
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Snooker star leaks new venue for World Championship with Crucible set to be abandoned

The Mirror 20 Jan 2026
The World Snooker Championship has been held at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre since 1977, but pressures to move with the times and increase the prize pot could force a big change ... .
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Framed: The Snooker Podcast

BBC News 20 Jan 2026
Shabnam Younus-Jewell goes behind-the-scenes at this year's Masters tournament at Alexandra Palace ... .
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Neil Robertson misses real reason snooker's world champion isn't paid �1m like Luke Littler

The Mirror 19 Jan 2026
World number three Neil Robertson believes the limited capacity of Sheffield's Crucible theatre is one of the factors behind his sport's blue riband event not attracting the sort of prize money enjoyed by darts ... .
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Kyren Wilson beats 50-year-old John Higgins to win Masters snooker tournament

Image The Milton Standard Journal 19 Jan 2026
Kyren Wilson has won the Masters snooker tournament by beating John Higgins 10-6 at London’s Alexandra Palace to deny the 50-year-old Scot a third title at the prestigious event. Higgins was the oldest player to ever reach one of snooker’s ....
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John Higgins annihilates himself as snooker legend’s UK Masters grand entrance falls flat

Daily Record 19 Jan 2026
The Scot’s search for an 11th Major continues to prove elusive as Kyren Wilson grabs Masters glory ... .
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Snooker star John Higgins admits he was 'useless' in Masters final against Kyren Wilson

The Mirror 19 Jan 2026
John Higgins was beaten 10-6 by Kyren Wilson in the final of the Masters on Sunday, with the Scot admitting post-match that he was below his best at Alexandra Palace ... .
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Mozayani, Gull crowned champions at Muscat Nights International Billiards and Snooker Championship

Times of Oman 19 Jan 2026
MUSCAT. The Muscat Nights International Billiards and Snooker Championship concluded on Sunday with the crowning of its winners, as Iran’s Siavash ....
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Mozayani, Gul emerge snooker, billiards champions

Oman Observer 19 Jan 2026
MUSCAT, JAN 19Iran’s Siavash Mozayani was crowned champion of the Muscat Nights International Snooker Championship after defeating Iraq’s Ali Hussein 4–3 in a thrilling match that ....
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“It’s coming home, Mum”: Kyren Wilson’s emotional Masters win against snooker great John Higgins ends years of heartbreak

The Times of India 19 Jan 2026
Kyren Wilson could not hold back his emotions after finally winning the Masters title at Alexandra Palace. The 34-year-old defeated snooker great John Higgins 10-6 to lift the famous trophy and earn $350,000 in prize money ... .
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