Zhao Xintong hints at how he'll spend £500,000 World Snooker Championship prize money despite manager's warning
SNOOKER's new world champion Zhao Xintong has hinted at the luxuries he might splash some of his £500,000 winnings on.
But the manager of
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Zhao Xintong posed with girlfriend Yiyi, right, and manager Victoria Shi after winning the world title at the Crucible
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Stephen Hendry questioned ex-Crucible king Luca Brecel's spending
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Brecel treated himself to a £250k Ferrari after winning the 2023 title
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The 28-year-old made history by doing it as both an amateur and a qualifier.
He only returned to competitive action last September following a 20-month ban over match-fixing offences.
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And fittingly the items could potentially be seen while he's in action.
Zhao told the South China Morning Post he's not yet sure what he'll purchase.
However, he added: "But I do like watches - different brands, too."
On the one hand, wristpieces could be a stylish investment. But on the other, they could take Zhao close to being in hot water with manager Victoria Shi.
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The Express report Shi as saying: "Let him enjoy [the prize money]. "But if he enjoys it too much, I will tell him off.
"He is the first Asian world champion, and that is huge.
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"But it is my job to make sure he stays grounded."
It's unclear if Shi's firm advice is based on any past examples.
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Brecel's performances went downhill from an exciting peak as fast as did his bank balance - and he himself has lamented some of his extravagant buying.
He said: "I went from a millionaire to a non-millionaire,"
Brecel reflected on his lavish expenditures. "It was a conscious decision to buy the cars and maybe feel that bit of pressure again, to recreate the feeling I had of just starting my career.
"I didn't go lazy, but I just didn't feel that hunger or motivation going from tournament to tournament.
"I don't like that feeling, and I had to change something... It's not a good mindset to have."
That followed seven-time world champ Hendry claiming last year that Brecel had been wasting his "undoubted talent".
The Scot said last year: "What I'm questioning is what he's doing with his career.
"You can say it's a tough sport, but you've got to give the game a bit of respect."
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Yiyi picked out confetti from boyfriend Zhao's hair
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