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Princess Royal watched snooker championship final, Mark Selby says

The sportsman – who lost to Luca Brecel in the match – became an MBE in a ceremony at Windsor Castle.

The Independent UK

Sir Salman Rushdie ‘writing again’ after attack

The writer was among those recognised at Windsor Castle as a Servant of the Companions of Honour.

The Independent UK

Jester from Leicester to receive royal accolade at Windsor Castle

Mark Selby has been a snooker professional since he was 16.

The Independent UK

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Ronnie O’Sullivan planning to prioritise Asian tournaments over playing in UK

The seven-time world champion wants to play in the big events abroad.

The Independent UK

Quiz of The Week: 29 April - 5 May

Journalists worldwide have been on a royal bonanza this week in the run-up to the crowning of King Charles III.

The Week

Stats show Mark Allen snooker earnings skyrocket despite world semi-final heartbreak

He is one of the biggest earners in the sport this year

Irish Mirror

Figures show Mark Allen snooker earnings skyrocket despite world semi-final heartbreak

Allen has earned around three times as much this season as he did 12 months ago, but he is still some way off the top

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Luca Brecel: Belgian ‘hell-raiser’ triumphs at the Crucible

When Luca Brecel first appeared at the World Snooker Championship 11 years ago, as an extravagantly talented 17-year-old, he made a bold prediction, said Aaron Bower in The Guardian. By the age of 19, the Belgian said, he would be crowned world champion. The prophecy didn’t materialise: until three weeks…

The Week

Mark Selby shows class with 3.30am DJ request after losing World Snooker Championship final

Mark Selby was beaten by Luca Brecel in the World Championship Snooker final on the weekend, but there was no sour grapes afterwards as he partied with the winner

Daily Mirror

On This Day in 2021 – Mark Selby beats Shaun Murphy to clinch fourth world title

The 37-year-old ‘Jester from Leicester’ beat Murphy 18-15 in the final.

The Independent UK

Luca Brecel finds winning formula to become party-loving champion of the world

The Belgian has gone from soft drinks to boozy late-night sessions and on Monday he beat Mark Selby to win the World Snooker Championship.

The Independent UK

From Si to Pang – 5 rising stars looking to follow in Luca Brecel’s footsteps

Brecel lifted the World Championship title for the first time following his win over Mark Selby.

The Independent UK

New generation backed to take snooker to new heights after Luca Brecel success

Brecel, 27, became the first player from continental Europe to claim the Crucible title.

The Independent UK

How Mark Selby's wife and "rock" Vikki saved his snooker career amid messages of support

Mark Selby paid tribute to his wife Vikki after losing the Snooker World Championship final to Luca Brecel - and the four-time champion's partner has been key to his successful career

Daily Mirror

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Evening Standard

New world snooker champion Luca Brecel ready for life to ‘explode’ after ‘crazy’ Crucible win

Belgian revels in historic triumph after holding off Mark Selby comeback

The Independent UK

Luca Brecel sends Mark Selby and wife Vikki ‘stay strong’ message after World Snooker Championship win

A mutual respect between both finalists was evident after the culmination of the final at the Crucible

Irish Mirror

Mark Selby opens up on wife Vikki's health struggles after World Snooker Championship final

Former world champion Mark Selby shared a message of support for his wife Vikki after Luca Brecel came out on top in Monday's World Snooker Championship final. Brecel won his maiden world title after edging out Selby 18-15 in an enthralling final.

The Independent UK

Shunning practice to get drunk: Luca Brecel’s very unlikely route to snooker’s biggest prize

Snooker – and Belgium – have a new star after the 28-year-old beat Mark Selby in the World Championship final, writes Lawrence Ostlere at the Crucible

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Daily Record

Luca Brecel in tearful Mark Selby tribute as he tells four time snooker world champ and wife to 'stay strong'

Brecel became the first snooker player from mainland Europe to lift the crown at the Crucible following a classing final in Sheffield.

Daily Mirror

Mark Selby sends message of support to wife Vikki after World Snooker Championship final

Former world champion Mark Selby shared a message of support for his wife, Vikki, after Luca Brecel came out on top in Monday's World Snooker Championship final at the Crucible

The Independent UK

Shunning practice and getting drunk: Luca Brecel’s very unlikely route to snooker’s biggest prize

Snooker – and Belgium – have a new star after the 28-year-old beat Mark Selby in the World Championship final, writes Lawrence Ostlere at the Crucible

The Independent UK

Luca Brecel insists he is ‘not going to go wild’ as he celebrates Crucible win

Brecel got over the line in style with his fifth century of the match.

The Guardian - UK

Luca Brecel holds off late Mark Selby fightback to win first world snooker title

The Belgian defeated the four-time world champion 18-15 in final and said after: ‘This has been a crazy week, no practice, just partying’

Daily Mirror

Luca Brecel tells Mark Selby and wife Vikki to "stay strong" after World Snooker Championship win

Luca Brecel got over the line to win his first World Snooker Championship with Mark Selby mounting a brilliant comeback before finally losing 18-15 at the Crucible Theatre

Evening Standard

Luca Brecel survives late Mark Selby charge to win first World Snooker Championship title

The Belgian has repeatedly insisted he has played more darts than snooker in the build-up to the tournament

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