Barry Hearn says ‘Saudi is a problem’ amid snooker shift

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Snooker supremo Barry Hearn has admitted that “Saudi is a problem” amid reports of plans to move a lucrative event to fellow Gulf region Qatar.

Saudi Arabia could be about to scale back its sporting empire due to conflict issues in the region, with LIV Golf’s long-term funding uncertain and other events potentially under review. https://www.cityam.com/barry-hearn-says-saudi-is-a-problem-amid-snooker-shift/">[...]