Hossein Vafaei
Iranian snooker player
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Thanks to Hong Kong government for gifting me Hong Kong residency,
- Vafaei posted on InstagramDaily Expressexpress.co.uk/sport/othersport…
Sheffield is a snooker city. They love snooker. Lots of snooker academies here, lots of good international restaurants,
- Vafaei has also said on living in the Steel CityDaily Expressexpress.co.uk/sport/othersport…
At the moment I’m living in Darlington, for the last World Championship I came with one small suitcase and after that I couldn’t go back,
- Vafaei said at the timeDaily Expressexpress.co.uk/sport/othersport…
The guy was potting from everywhere. I lost four or five frames out of nowhere!"
- Vafaei told the BBCDaily Expressexpress.co.uk/sport/othersport…
Snooker is very popular in Iran,
- Vafaei told British newspaper The Independent back in 2017.Deutsche Welledw.com/en/iran…
I respect his [Trump's] game and him off the table and on the table,
- Vafaei saidDaily Expressexpress.co.uk/sport/othersport…
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Snooker star joins Ronnie O'Sullivan in seeking home away from UK
Daily Expressexpress.co.uk/sport/othersport…World Championship wins by Wu Yize and the previously banned Zhao Xintong can also ‘remove bad memories’ of corruption
South China Morning Postscmp.com/sport/china…Shaun Murphy startled as BBC commentator demands Crucible action
Daily Expressexpress.co.uk/sport/othersport…The two former world champions are locked in an intense battle to reach the Crucible final, where either Mark Allen or Wu Yize will await
The Independentindependent.co.uk/sport/snooke…Steve Davis 'not enjoying this' as World Snooker Championship crowd erupt
Daily Expressexpress.co.uk/sport/othersport…Wu Yize took control of the World Championship semi-final against Mark Allen as he reeled off the closing four frames to open up a 6-2 lead
Irish Timesirishtimes.com/sport/2026…Ronnie O'Sullivan names who he wants to win World Championship after exit
Daily Expressexpress.co.uk/sport/othersport…Wu Yize hails from Lanzhou in the northwest of China, a city famous for its beef noodles
The Independentindependent.co.uk/sport/snooke…World Championship star crestfallen after old snooker hub obliterated
Daily Expressexpress.co.uk/sport/othersport…After years lost to visa battles, Hossein Vafaei is finally delivering on his early promise as a snooker prodigy
Deutsche Welledw.com/en/iran…The secret behind Hossein Vafaei's Crucible success as Iranian reveals advantage
Daily Expressexpress.co.uk/sport/othersport…Hossein Vafaei held his nerve to beat Judd Trump in a deciding frame on Monday
The Independentindependent.co.uk/sport/snooke…Ronnie O’Sullivan to follow the money next year after World Championship exit
The Independentindependent.co.uk/sport/snooke…However, he was knocked out in the very next round via an incredibly close 13-12 loss to John Higgins which went down to the wire
Daily Expressexpress.co.uk/sport/othersport…Selby loses temper in World Championship clash amid tense scenes
Daily Expressexpress.co.uk/sport/othersport…The four-time champion, despite drawing on his extensive experience, appeared visibly frustrated as the 22-year-old rising star held his nerve to secure a place in the last eight
The Independentindependent.co.uk/sport/snooke…John Higgins battles back to frustrate Ronnie O’Sullivan in tense Crucible clash
The Independentindependent.co.uk/sport/snooke…The two legendary snooker stars were competing for a spot in the quarter-finals, and it was in the seventh frame, with O'Sullivan 4-2 ahead, when the interruption came
Daily Expressexpress.co.uk/sport/othersport…World Snooker Championship 2026: Results, schedule and how to watch every match
The Independentindependent.co.uk/sport/snooke…Barry Hawkins holds a 10-6 lead over Mark Williams, which will continue in the evening session, where John Higgins will renew his rivalry with Ronnie O’Sullivan
Daily Expressexpress.co.uk/sport/othersport…'Disgusted' Neil Robertson facing punishment for odd World Championship incident
Daily Expressexpress.co.uk/sport/othersport…The Australian walked away from the frame despite there being enough points left on the table to win it without snookers
The Independentindependent.co.uk/sport/snooke…