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Matt Verri

Barry Hearn insists Crucible will lose World Snooker Championship after 2027 unless 'respect' is shown

Crucible questions: Barry Hearn could take the World Championship away from Snooker - (Getty Images)

Barry Hearn has suggested the World Snooker Championship will move away from the Crucible unless the tournament is treated with more “respect”.

The long-time Sheffield home of the sport’s biggest event has a contract for the next two years but the future beyond 2027 appears uncertain.

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