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SNOOKER star Mark Allen has threatened to BOYCOTT the German Masters in a fiery social media rant.
The Northern Irishman, who clinched the 2018 title in Berlin, is not a fan of the Tempodrom venue.
Allen criticised the format and admitted he “hates the event” following his second-round defeat to Wu Yize.
The 38-year-old even went as far to suggest he might skip the German Masters altogether unless significant changes are made.
He vented on X: “Not to be in this years German Masters. Well done to Wu.
“Anyone who sees me back at this event under current conditions has permission to tell me off. Thanks in advance.”
Allen’s frustrations revolve around the tournament’s early set-up, where multiple tables surround the main TV table.
He famously declared in 2018: “So (my) hate/hate affair with the German Masters continues.
“Seriously hate the event. So distracting for all players who aren’t on table one.
“Will not be back until set-up changes. Such a shame by the way about Germany as it has the potential to be amazing.”
Allen had cruised to a 5-0 victory over David Lilley in the first round this week, before losing 5-4 to Wu.
He has skipped tournaments in favour of honing his skills for the World Championship in Sheffield this May.
The Pistol has won 11 ranking titles throughout his career.
List of all-time Snooker World Champions
BELOW is a list of snooker World Champions by year.
The record is for the modern era, widely considered as dating from the 1968-69 season, when the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) took control of the sport.
The first World Championships ran from 1927 – with a break from 1941-45 because of World War II and 1958-63 because of a dispute in the sport.
Joe Davis (15), Fred Davis and John Pulman (both 8) were the most successful players during that period.
Stephen Hendry and Ronnie O’Sullivan share the record for the most titles in the modern era, with seven each.
- 1969 – John Spencer
- 1970 – Ray Reardon
- 1971 – John Spencer
- 1972 – Alex Higgins
- 1973 – Ray Reardon (2)
- 1974 – Ray Reardon (3)
- 1975 – Ray Reardon (4)
- 1976 – Ray Reardon (5)
- 1977 – John Spencer (2)
- 1978 – Ray Reardon (6)
- 1979 – Terry Griffiths
- 1980 – Cliff Thorburn
- 1981 – Steve Davis
- 1982 – Alex Higgins (2)
- 1983 – Steve Davis (2)
- 1984 – Steve Davis (3)
- 1985 – Dennis Taylor
- 1986 – Joe Johnson
- 1987 – Steve Davis (4)
- 1988 – Steve Davis (5)
- 1989 – Steve Davis (6)
- 1990 – Stephen Hendry
- 1991 – John Parrott
- 1992 – Stephen Hendry (2)
- 1993 – Stephen Hendry (3)
- 1994 – Stephen Hendry (4)
- 1995 – Stephen Hendry (5)
- 1996 – Stephen Hendry (6)
- 1997 – Ken Doherty
- 1998 – John Higgins
- 1999 – Stephen Hendry (7)
- 2000 – Mark Williams
- 2001 – Ronnie O’Sullivan
- 2002 – Peter Ebdon
- 2003 – Mark Williams (2)
- 2004 – Ronnie O’Sullivan (2)
- 2005 – Shaun Murphy
- 2006 – Graeme Dott
- 2007 – John Higgins (2)
- 2008 – Ronnie O’Sullivan (3)
- 2009 – John Higgins (3)
- 2010 – Neil Robertson
- 2011 – John Higgins (4)
- 2012 – Ronnie O’Sullivan (4)
- 2013 – Ronnie O’Sullivan (5)
- 2014 – Mark Selby
- 2015 – Stuart Bingham
- 2016 – Mark Selby (2)
- 2017 – Mark Selby (3)
- 2018 – Mark Williams (3)
- 2019 – Judd Trump
- 2020 – Ronnie O’Sullivan (6)
- 2021 – Mark Selby (4)
- 2022 – Ronnie O’Sullivan (7)
- 2023 – Luca Brecel
- 2024 – Kyren Wilson
Most World Titles (modern era)
- 7 – Stephen Hendry, Ronnie O’Sullivan
- 6 – Ray Reardon, Steve Davis
- 4 – John Higgins, Mark Selby
- 3 – John Spencer, Mark Williams
- 2 – Alex Higgins
‘Continue to pray each day for them’ – Emotional scenes as funeral takes place for Belfast dad-of-two murdered in Spain
HUNDREDS of mourners have attended the funeral of Belfast man John George, who was murdered in Spain.
The father-of-two’s coffin was carried from the family home in the Lagmore area of west Belfast early on Saturday morning and taken onward for a service at nearby St Luke’s Church in Twinbrook.
A crowd of mourners walked behind the cortege as it made its way along Lagmore Avenue as music played on a portable loudspeaker.
Mr George’s father Billy, his brother Darren and grandfather Joseph Hardy were among those who carried the coffin.
During the subsequent funeral service, parish priest at St Luke’s Fr Brian McCann told mourners that their attendance was a source of great comfort for the family.
He praised the community for the “practical, emotional and spiritual support” they had offered to Mr George’s loved ones in the weeks since he went missing.
He said: “Maybe one resolution we can make as we gather here today is to continue to pray each day for John’s family.”
Mr George, 37, also known as John Hardy, had been on holiday in Alicante when he was reported missing in December.
He was last in touch with his family on December 14 and was reported missing four days later after he failed to board his flight home to Northern Ireland.
His parents Billy and Sharon, brother Darren, and sisters Courtney and Caitlin, along with up to 50 friends and wider family from Northern Ireland, travelled to Spain where they were involved in the search operation.
Throughout the search, his father said his focus was on getting his son’s body home so the family could give him a Christian burial.
Mr George’s body was discovered on January 7. The family said the results of a post-mortem examination from the Spanish authorities revealed he was stabbed and shot.
His body was returned to Northern Ireland last month.
Members of the volunteer K9 canine search and rescue team who travelled to Spain to assist with efforts to find Mr George attended Saturday’s funeral.
A funeral notice for Mr George ahead of the funeral paid tribute to the father of two.
It said: “John will be missed by his heartbroken sons, parents, brother, sisters, partner and all those who knew and loved him.”
After the service, Mr George’s remains were taken onward to Blaris Cemetery in Lisburn for burial.
Katie McCabe pays tribute to ‘one of a kind’ Julie-Ann Russell who was ‘pleasure to learn from’ following retirement
KATIE McCABE paid tribute to Julie-Ann Russell following her retirement from football.
The Galway United star, 33, hung up the boots on Friday after a career that included 66 caps for the Republic of Ireland.
The scored seven goals in that time, including three in 2024 after a four-year hiatus from football.
On Instagram, Ireland captain Katie McCabe paid tribute to her now former teammate, calling her “one of a kind”.
Alongside a photo of them playing against one another during their time in the Women‘s National League, she said: “It’s been a pleasure to play against you…”
And posting a pic of them playing with each other for the Girls in Green, the Arsenal star added: “…but even more special to learn from you, share the pitch with you and celebrate all special moments together”.
She continued: “Couldn’t have been happier you came back to us and brought baby Rosie with you
“Enjoy your retirement my friend we will miss you (& Kieran)”
Moycullen-native Russell enjoyed spells in the United States of America, England, and Australia during her storybook career.
It was Down Under that her four-year hiatus began during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Off the field, she gave birth to her daughter Rosie, who became a fixture of the Irish fold when Russell made her return last year.
What followed was three goals against England, France, and Georgia as she ended her tenure with seven goals in 66 caps.
Russell was twice named SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division Player of the Year, in 2014 and 2024, while she was named in the Team of the Season three times.
She won a league title with Peamount United in 2012 and ended her career back at her home club of Galway United.
Announcing her retirement, Russell said: “After 24 incredible years, the time has come to step away from football.
“The game has been a central part of my life, providing unforgettable memories and opportunities that I will never forget.
“There are so many people who have had such a positive influence on my career – family, teammates, coaches, managers, volunteers and fans.
“It would be impossible to name everyone, but please know that I sincerely appreciate everything you’ve done to help me live my dream.
“While it’s bittersweet to say goodbye, I’m excited for the next chapter and will forever cherish the memories football has given me.”
She is the third experienced Ireland star to announce her retirement, preceded by Diane Caldwell and Niamh Fahey.
F1 star banned from releasing NUDE pictures as team chief says X-rated calendar ‘is not on’
FORMULA ONE star Valtteri Bottas is set to be banned from releasing nude photos.
The 35-year-old has re-joined Mercedes ahead of the new season as a reserve driver.
Bottas is no stranger to stripping off, having shown off his bum in ‘cracking’ Netflix documentary Drive to Survive and he has posted snaps of himself swimming naked in a river online.
The Finnish icon also released a nude calendar last year, hilariously titling it “Botass 2024”.
All cash made was donated to Prostate Cancer Research and he reportedly raised £121,000 for the good cause.
But Bottas now needs to keep his kit on as Mercedes chief Toto Wolff suggested it is time for him to reign it in.
He told R365: “We are Mercedes, so maybe the nude calendar is not on anymore.
“So we have said that, but we need to keep him authentic.”
Wolff added with a smile: “If he wants to keep the ugly mullet, then he should.”
Bottas’ Mercedes return is a homecoming for the veteran, who twice came second in the standings to team-mate Lewis Hamilton in 2019 and 2020.
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He has spent the last three seasons with Alfa Romeo and Sauber respectively, going from wearing nothing to scoring nothing across the whole of last term.
George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli are on the grid for Mercedes.
The Italian is set to debut at the Australian Grand Prix and become the third-youngest driver in Formula One history at 18 years and 203 days old
F1 2025 grid
Here are the confirmed driver line ups for the F1 2025 season:
Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson
Ferrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton
Mercedes: George Russell and Kimi Antonelli
McLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri
Aston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll
Williams: Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz
Sauber: Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto
Alpine: Pierre Gasly and Jack Doohan
RB: Yuki Tsunoda and Isack Hadjar
Haas: Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon