Ronnie O’Sullivan Open to LIV Golf-Style Breakaway in Snooker for the Right Price

Snooker superstar Ronnie O’Sullivan has made headlines with his cheeky comments about the possibility of a LIV Golf-style breakaway in snooker. The five-time world champion joked that he would be more than happy to entertain the idea if someone offered him a whopping 600 million pounds to play for three years.

While O’Sullivan may have entertained the thought of a breakaway tour, he has already committed to playing in World Snooker Tour events in Saudi Arabia for the next three years. However, the prospect of a rival tour in the Far East has piqued the interest of leading players, including O’Sullivan.

The 48-year-old snooker legend is set to face Stuart Bingham in the World Championship quarter-finals after defeating Ryan Day in the second round. When asked about the potential impact of a breakaway tour on the sport, O’Sullivan remained non-committal, stating that he prefers not to get involved in the noise surrounding the issue.

While the World Snooker Tour has relaxed its rules to allow contracted players to participate in other events, the scale of the proposed Far East tour would make it impossible for players to commit to both tours. O’Sullivan emphasized the importance of each player making their own decisions based on their individual circumstances and priorities.

As the snooker world continues to buzz with speculation about a possible breakaway tour, O’Sullivan’s focus remains on his upcoming matches and his personal goals within the sport. Whether or not a rival tour materializes, one thing is certain – Ronnie O’Sullivan will continue to entertain fans with his skill and charisma on the snooker table.