Ronnie O'Sullivan's astonishing rant at Ali Carter after 'snot' accusation during Masters final

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O'Sullivan Wins Eighth Masters Title, Upsets Carter With Actions

Updated on: January 16th, 2024 at 7:45 in the morning.

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Ronnie O'Sullivan became extremely angry about accusations made by Ali Carter.

Ronnie O'Sullivan went on a tirade during the press conference for his Masters final when he was accused by his opponent Ali Carter of having "snotted" on the floor.

Carter appeared to be on his way to winning his first Triple Crown championship, having established a commanding 5-3 lead in the initial session. He continued his strong performance when the game resumed, but ultimately lost seven of the final eight frames, resulting in a 10-7 triumph for O'Sullivan.

After the event, Carter wasted no time in criticizing O'Sullivan's behavior in the game, labeling it as "repulsive". He alleged that O'Sullivan was "sniffling and wiping his nose on the floor".

According to Carter, some things occurred which received little attention.

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Well, it's not like it's a secret or anything. Anyone who is observant or intelligent enough can clearly see the unacceptable behavior happening. Frankly speaking, it's revolting.

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Everyone seems to be reluctant to speak up, right? They're just wiping their noses on the ground and leaving a mess.

O'Sullivan displayed clear signs of fury upon learning of Carter's allegations. He pointed his middle finger at his adversary and left the conference abruptly after his victory.

Ronnie O'Sullivan left the press conference quickly once he heard the allegations being made.

In more casual language, the speaker expressed his indifference towards the situation, stating that the person in question can do whatever they want. He added that the person's problematic behavior is common knowledge, implying that it is not surprising to encounter such behavior from them.

"Why does he have problems with me? I refuse to tolerate it. I'm indifferent to the situation. He needs to be more courageous."

I don't care at all. If he keeps it up, I'll keep retaliating even harder each time.

Definitely. He's only making things worse for himself. It's important for him to get his life in order.

That's all I have to say. I'm not going to avoid speaking my mind any longer, being cautious around someone in that manner.

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Having to compete in snooker against an individual of such nature can be a distressing experience. This person does not possess amiable qualities.

The atmosphere at the table isn't pleasant due to his behavior. I've already expressed my thoughts and you'll write whatever you want. I'm not concerned. I've shared my opinion and that's the end of it.

"Is the press conference over? I assume you have the headings you were hoping for?"

Carter expressed his dissatisfaction with the crowd at Ally Pally, referring to them as "morons". The raucous environment caused the referee to repeatedly remind spectators to be quiet while shots were being played. Carter's performance was affected, only achieving 41 points in his last four frames.

during his match against John Higgins at the snooker Masters tournament. Carter was unhappy with the fans for not adhering to the quiet rule that a snooker arena requires during gameplay. In the tournament held at Ally Pally, snooker player Ali Carter expressed his dissatisfaction with the fans and labeled them 'morons' while playing against John Higgins. The reason behind his anger was their lack of compliance with the requirement of maintaining silence in the arena during matches.

Carter expressed that defeating [O'Sullivan] is already a difficult task. However, dealing with individuals who disrupt your concentration during crucial moments by making foolish comments due to their lack of intelligence is absurd.

"There are individuals in the gathering who display foolish behavior. It's truly difficult to fathom."

O'Sullivan's triumph implies that he has achieved 23 Triple Crown victories, a feat five greater than Stephen Hendry's. He now has the opportunity to accomplish a full set of the most prestigious events in the game by securing an eighth World Championship title at the Crucible later this year.

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