Ronnie O’Sullivan has broken snooker rule in every match at World Grand Prix and will again in final

RONNIE O’SULLIVAN has broken an important snooker rule in every match at the World Grand Prix.

And the rebellious Rocket will do so again in today’s final against Judd Trump in Leicester.

Ronnie O’Sullivan continues to break an important snooker rule at the World Grand PrixPA

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Snooker players are ordered to wear formal dress shoes for events.

However, O’Sullivan, 48, has not been complying with the standard regulations in recent months.

And instead he is rocking a pair of chunky black trainers.

But the world No1 will not get in trouble with snooker chiefs because he has a special exemption.

That is because O’Sullivan suffers from a troublesome foot condition.

Speaking in November, the seven-time world champion revealed on Eurosport: “I’ve got plantar fasciitis which is, the easiest way to explain it is, it’s like a bruise on your heel.

“So when you put your foot down, it’s really sore.

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“Leather-soled shoes just absolutely batter my feet to pieces.

“So I’ve had to resort to getting some really big old soles on them, just to sort of give my foot a rest, basically.”

Despite his injury struggles, O’Sullivan has enjoyed a stunning start to 2024.

He secured a record eighth Masters title at Ally Pally last week, beating rival Ali Carter 10-7 in the final.

And that reignited their bitter feud that includes shoulder barges, snotgate and foul-mouthed rants.

Now he has backed it up with a superb run to the final of the World Grand Prix, where victory would see him seal a 41st ranking title of his remarkable career and another £100,000 in prize money.

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He is struggling with a foot injury called plantar fasciitisEurosport