Crucible’s World Snooker Championship days numbered as Barry Hearn says: ‘It’s all about money’

The Crucible’s days are numbered as the home of the World Championship (Picture: Getty Images)The World Snooker Championship now appears certain to leave the Crucible in 2027, with either a much larger venue built in Sheffield or a move abroad.Matchroom Sport president Barry Hearn says he wants the event to remain in Sheffield but it will only do so if the city’s council agree to build a venue more than twice the size of the Crucible.If they cannot or will not do so, then snooker&rsq