"I Like Having Something To Prove" | Ronnie Responds To Vafaei Ahead Of Match | Eurosport Snooker
Ahead of their highly anticipated grudge match, Ronnie O"Sullivan responds to the comments made by Hossein Vafaei about him and his career. The first session of this tense game will be played later on today.
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Ronnie playing down any anger or animosity towards Vafaei, so he goes into the match calm, relaxed, and ready to just let his cue do the talking. Absolutely brilliant strategy.
13-2
To be fair ronnie does help a lot of people out on tour and he is humble enough to keep it to himself and not brag about it. The media always want to pick out the bad points and never the good points unfortunately
Ronnie went to Tesco Express in Cardiff a few years ago straight after being knocked out of the Welsh Open and bought a homeless person some food, Not many people saw. I met him once and he was so 'normal' - Hossein might regret a few things he's been saying recently.
@@python360 thats an interesting story thanks for sharing, if just shows deep down he's actually a nice person, yes he can say some silly things at times but a lot of people do but they don't get hammered by the media like ronnie does. He definitely does more good than bad and yes your right vafaei might well regret what he said and so he should to be honest he's embarrassing himself with these comments
Lol, he has just bragged about it on this intv, time for your brain MOT.
@@gaskellr44 telling the truth isn't bragging, he never said who he helped and how he helped them did he ? NO
@@adamoliver5589 True, but he still hasn't kept it to himself, he has in the intv proclaimed himself as a mentor, irrelevant not to mention their names, not that there is owt wrong with that, just you said he kept it to himself, but he hadn't.
Ronnie knows how to not put pressure on himself. Smart man
Exactly
Well spoken legend 🙌 👏 👌. All the best for the rest of the world championship. Look forward seeing you lift the trophy 🏆 for the 8th time.
N A F C.
Best interview I’ve seen ronnie give in a long time. Humble and gratis given to his fellow pros. Can’t see hossein getting close to him in this match.
bahaha~ I can't wait to see Ronnie needle da shit out of Vafaei after a wipeout. Vafaei tried to get under Ronnie's skin and Ronnie's brushing it off, *for now*.
Vafaei has simply put the pressure on himself. Now needs to back up the bravado with a performance against the legend.
@@p3kris Precisely. He gains nothing from that sort of talk right before a match. Ronnie only stands to sharpen his focus, Vafaei can only lose focus. Quite strange, really.
@@andoletube He feels like it's his time. I dont blame him to a certain degree, but in his past interviews he sounded as if he is gonna be the one who dethrones Ronnie.
@@pussiestroker That's ok to talk about your ambitions as a player - even to the extent of talk about dethroning the champion. But you should really stay away from the personal stuff if at all possible. Not many people have the steel to shut off their emotions when it matters. Ronnie does - Vafaei, I'm not so sure. He's taking a risk. Then again, I suppose it might work. He probably knows he doesn't have the game to do it on that alone so he's throwing another variable into the mix.
What a decent and calm interview. Ronnie’s no angel, but you can clearly see that huge psychological job he’s done, how far he’s gone on that path and it’s almost impossible to get him riled these days. Love him
Become thick skinned to any pre match drama 🤷
He's not calm, he's laser focussed. HV should've kept his annoying mouth shut
@@MD-cd1ww No!, Ronnies playing the meak lamb here, but he does come out with so much horse sh*t, it's a wonder he gets away with it and I am a fan of his snooker play.
@@gaskellr44 what did he say that was horse shit? I said hossein opened a can of worms on himself and look what happened. Ronnie came out calm and focussed and handed him some humble pie
@@MD-cd1ww I am not nec talking about his match-up with HV, I'm talking about for e.g. calling some players amateurs/numpties, very disrespectful, and he can't count that as a joke, as there is no humour in statements like that, thinking about breaking away, all BS as he went nowhere. Too many other things to mention and so many contradictions, don't get me wrong, I like to watch him play, but pls, just act normal in interviews, nowt wrong with a bit of banter, but keep the manure for the roses and not for our ears.
Well said Ronnie!! Nice to see him speaking so eloquently as a mature player who is the best in the world. Big up yourself.
he called them all numpties
@Sergei1847 funny I didn't here him say he regretted saying it
Ye but he too easily switches back to idiot mode, needs consistency.
Love or loathe Ronnie. You can't deny he is and has been for some time the biggest name in snooker .
I always remember the comment by Steve Davis:"No player is bigger than the game....but Ronnie O' Sullivan comes close!"
He is the biggest ever no doubt. Everyone in my country may not know any other snooker players but everyone knows ronnie o’sullivan
@@huzefa69same in Brazil
saying ronnie should retire when he is world's number 1 at the age of 47..
What a legend. Looks to be in good spirits and good health as well
A legendary reply by the GOAT, He could have said many things in reply but he Know how to talk when you are a living legend. Mind games won't stop Ronnie.. Great as always Ronnie..The Great.
I'm not the biggest fan of Ronnie's, but he showed so much dignity and maturity in this interview, and said all the right things. Kudos to him for that. If only for this, he's already way ahead of Vafei, in terms of the respect he'll get over this "feud". I really hope Ronnie gives that loudmouth a PROPER drubbing!
It's nice to have something to prove when you have nothing left to prove.
A whole 4 minute interview without mentioning the line “I just want to have fun out there”. He’s evolving!
Or "it's just about the cue action" hahaha
@@smon4164 It’s one of the things I like about him. He’s not very good at public relations, so he keeps saying the same things over and over again.
@@kristofvandycke6687 I think he would be more than capable to play the PR game if he wanted/had to (maybe more so these days). But he simply doesn't want or have to. In fact, he bossed the PR game anyway, just by being himself.
@@smon4164 Yeah, it’s great. I remember an interview where he mimicked a robot giving the answers he knows Barry Hearn would want to hear. Or the interview in China where he starts to say curse words out loud. I much prefer people taking the piss than all that “everything is great, everyone is great, everybody is happy”-bullshit you hear all the time.
Super professional and classy. You have a ton of integrity and smarts Ronnie.
The media is only there to start controversy. We, the public, love you Ronnie.
Ronnie kinda of started it by calling all the players outside the top 32 numpties.
Don’t think I ever wanted Ronnie to win a match so much in my life 13-2 what a win
Ronnie he is a awesome guy with beautiful heart , wish him luck
1:05 Never change Ronnie. Always makes me chuckle when ronnie does his noises when asked questions so the burp was a nice one.
World class player, fantastic human doing 🙏
Snooker became famous because of his personality. Ronnie, jimmy and alex. Their personality alongside with their skill, make the snooker interesting. And how they made snooker look so easy, ronnie especially.
Sou seu fã sempre Ronald Antônio
Looking forward to Ronnie’s 147 with his mate Vafaei in the corner having a cry 😭
Bro is pure class. 🚀❤
What a level headed response. Well played Ronnie.
Nice interview. Ronnie comes across better when he's being genuine.
Can’t wait to see Vafaei learn his lesson on the snooker table cause with this interview he already learned in real life.. Go Ronnie!!
he already beaten ronnie 5-0
@@steviegbcool I know but that wasn't for the world championship brother. Plus in their total score it's 2-1 for Ronnie. It's gonna be a whole different story today..
@Lee Claxton Haha I don't think so but hey let's see! It's gonna be a great match!
@Lee Claxton ur axx
@@lincolnzeras of course vafaei is comming through the ranks . ronnie should win but ronnie doesnt like it when he isnt the center of attention...
The interviewer is repeatedly goading him for a headline. True pro Ronnie didn’t take the bait thankfully.
Mark Allen is a perfect example. Started taking advice from Ronnie end of 2021 and into 2022. Won a couple of events and massively moved up the rankings.
mark has said that in public?
@@raymondliu2056 he's openly admitted it.
@@bradders1303 what was the advice? do you have a source
@@mrf9893 pot the balls
didnt ronnie have a go at him during a match last year lol
His mindset has become healthier and healthier. Thats what makes him more dangerous. A master’s mindset
I started taking his words more serious after his interview with stephen Hendry when he said i would loose a frame which is scrapy and with the next thre frames like bang bang band and then he did that against selby so now i do take his words seriously. So if he says it doesn't bother me than its fine. His psychological thinking is so strong now idk how he achieved that, massive respect 🫡
All hail the GOAT 🐐 Ronnie O Sullivan 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🎱🎱🎱
Ronnie is the Tiger Woods of snooker. He has to deal with it all!
You are best Ronnie. Snooker game without you not funny. I am Persian but meny people all the world included iranier love you. Good luck.🎉❤
Very mature and calm response from Ronnie He will have a proper challenge today Hopefully he can get off the mark nice and early Buzzing for this match!!!!
R.I.P Vafaei
Ronnie you’re not everyone’s cuppa tea but you certainly handled that situation beyond your years !! You didn’t rise to the occasion and you weren’t nasty back ! RESPECT! Now go beat his ass !!!
Good on you Ronnie.
Snooker is more mental than physical. Ronnie has had a long history of intimidating other players on the circuit as well. He's a big boy.. he can handle it. And besides, it's good for the game.. Guaranteed to get more bums on seats.
Biggest superstar of the game never forget that. It's easy to sit back n talk but to play every single shot perfect over the years is impossible everyone's gunna miss something your a bloody legend of the game and a pleasure to watch just keep being Ronnie the superstar 😁😁😁😁😁
Both Vafaei and Ronnie know what they are doing. Probably laughing behind the scenes about this
Vafaei won't give ronnie any problems on the table he's just a journeyman player he turns up to every single tournament and wins 1/2 rounds and that's it there's so many tournaments it adds his world ranking up
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I think he has already answered the fool in first session. Let the cue do talking. Don't see anyone in centuries fitting in his shoes. ❤
Ronnie going wipe floor with him, just trying rattle him but Ronnie simply the goat
What a class act, he could have easily fed the narrative around this match, he didn't despite being cajoled into doing so by the reporter. I don't know what Hossein's problem is.
Salute to the legend
Theres a reason he's the greatest
Wow! This lady is really pushing a confrontation between the 2 players. Well done Ronnie!
Salute. This man looks wicked and arrogant at the table. Turns out very calm and cool dude in the outside. True legend !
you called them all numpties lol
bit shitty from Hossein, Ronnie said many times that he's one of the best players on the tour
Ronnie still the man. After 30 years or whatever. Damnnn. Long may it continue.
Well said Ronnie
if you can give it out, then be prepared to receive some as well. calling players numpties, not good enough, etc .
Wasn't expecting anything else tbh. He's too professional nowadays to bite.
When is the match please?
What a personality Two ways to gain popularity, either you secure a rank or you make any comments against a supreme. Hussain is doing the second way 😂😂
Don’t worry, Ronnie! You will always be the best for everyone of us, no matter what! Luv ya, man!!!
Probably the most humblest thing iv heard ronnie say
It's not the BBC, so you get a better interview I feel..
That is the best burping during an interview I’ve ever seen.
is this something that goes back? i saw hossein interview after his last match, and didnt hear him say those things
1:06
I cannot wait for the battle
I’m still confused by the idea of ‘ I disrespected my family and it’s Ronnies fault’ what they hell does that even mean. Like saying fuck off mum Ronnie told me to say it 😂
Well said Ron
good words Ronnie :D
Can’t beat the class that Ronnie o Sullivan has . Although if he shaved down those sideburns he would look killer .
Ronnie is calm and composed
I'm from Iran and i apologize for his behavior,gals you beat him champ ,in both snooker and sportsmanship .
That's why he's the goat
When he is this cool then the opponent is in trouble .... he watched what he said , now its showtime
Ronnie's guilt trapping Hossein here with these comments. Come Friday, he'll be all fired up to give Hossein a good hiding!
I'm an Indian and i firmly believe in this - The issue here is Hossein has forgotten the country he belongs to, his roots and what England and English players have given him. I'm pretty sure not just Ronnie, many other English pros must have helped him in his way to crucible. It only becomes a problem when the ego kicks in! Ronnie's response is very respectful! Seems like man should go back to Afghanistan and practice with Talibani snooker players where he belongs!
This is what snooker needs , first time they have built up a game between 2 players ,and ppl are interested now , love or hate each player ppl will watch this one now , just like a bulid up to a fight , the more needle between the players the more ppl with watch !
@@waytothewill oh shut up boomer GeNtLeMaN 😑 a bit of drama doesnt hurt anybody, it just makes it a bit more entertaining
Well it brought you here, so it works , there not going to go around slapping each other on the table after every shot ! There still going to be playing snooker like gentlemen 😂, I've watched snooker long enough, see all the greats do worse that bash each other in interview for ppl like you to watch then cry !
@@superted6743 I am not here for drama, I am here because it is the last video suggested on my feed. I think you watched snooker for a bit too long and got bored in the process. I advise you to take a break and check out UFC instead.
@@waytothewill are you a sponsor for UFC lol , your boring snooker would have had the greatest player ever to hold a cue banned, this per match interviews are brilliant ppl want to watch ,they are tame compared to what ronnie has done on the table , , your better off watching Peter ebdon play , and yes I've watched snooker for long time, player like Alex Higgins who were lot worse 😉
@@waytothewill and you know what you can do with your advice , you go watch tiddlywinks, that a gentleman sport 2 ,
If it was even 7 years ago Ronnie would’ve bashed and probably kept hossein off the table but this time He’s making hossein work for it
Ronnie was professional, polished and precise...like the brains behind the gun, he is going to beat this guy's ass on the table
Best thing for snooker this rivalry at the moment, Barry Hearn must be rubbing his hands together
Class act.
I read the Steve peters chimp book. Excellent for self management.
It's not a huge problem, explaining Ronnie's trolls and snipers: ----------------all is revealed and explained in just one word : JEALOUSY !------------------ There are always those who resent that it is not they who got to the top. Ronnie is the EMPEROR of the world's snooker empire !!!......and there will always be jealousy among the also-rans ! (poor things)
I want to know who the commentator is who he refers to as one of his best friends. Any ideas anyone?
Don't forget Ronnie was the one who spoke out of turn first. But I agree with most people here, great humble take by the GOAT. Id like to go on record - before I say what I'm about to say - that Ronnie is the best thing to ever happen to snooker and anyone who truly loves this game loves Ronnie. That being said .. This is what bullys do when you stand up to them. The Persian fella didn't just stand up, he got in his face. He said "that will shut some peoples mouths.." She said "what people?" "Ronnie". 😂😂😂😂 That's a ballsy call right before you play a bloke - no matter who he is. And what did the bully do? Damage control. Eases the pressure. Ronnie's good at that. In other years its acting like he doesn't give a shit. He's right on brand. I would've prefered the pressure right up. But I'm still looking forward to this...
Yes very interesting very, do go on 😴😴😴
@@paulrichards6894 yes ronnie is the biggest draw in the game as Alex Higgins was years ago. But snooker survived after Higgins blew himself out and it will survive when Ronnie calls it a day. But with the way he’s going he’s probably got another 10/15 years in him he’s certainly fit enough
I respectfully advise you to receive psychiatric evaluation as you might be on the spectrum. Your writing style might be a symptom of a personality disorder.
@@andymerrett when in a German masters qualifier I think in 2021 they played and hosesin beat ronnie 5-0 and in one of the frames ronnie smashed the balls open and hossein to that as disrespectful and that’s what started it to best of my knowledge
Great day ronio
Dude hussein is realy tryn hard to convert the persian slangs into the english language but in some ways can be missunderstandable and be rude but i know what he was saying cuase i'm persian and that is he wants to get some respect when he is in top 16 and he showed us that he can make some shots that we as crowds love to see ... so as ronnie said it is not personal it is all about cultural missunderstandings in competing
Ronnie knows when he said he’d send hendry back to his boring life in Scotland that didn’t end well 2002 semi. Also Stephen didn’t talk to him for a year after it
In fairness Stephen hardly spoke to anybody.
Let's be fair on this one. They specifically asked him about Ronnie and what Ronnie and he had said in the past and he jokingly responded.
i think ronnie in his 60’s would still be killing it
Looking forward to this. Some needle 🔥
Ronnie is the greatest
The GOAT. Haha when he burps
Ronnie is not perfect, but Vafaei is just using him for clout in this situation. We'll see if he can back it up on the table.
Vafaei is obviously a bit of a joker but clearly a decent bloke. Like every snooker fan, he knows Ronnie is a living legend and he has nothing but respect for him. He’s just trying to shake things up a bit and I’m all for it. Makes a nice change from the Chinese players giving Ronnie so much respect that it effects their game.
Old Vafaei had better win or he’s gonna look a right chuff!! Can’t wait to see Ronnie put him in his place 💛💚💜💙
The difference between a boy and a man has been seen... Ronnie is the man between the 2.
Snooker could be more sweet without battles outside the match. It's just not worth it and I completely agree.
13/0 would be good Ronnie or 13/12 whatever, just do it...Good Luck
he will lose to V
@@gaskellr44 Not a chance, the Apprentice is meeting the Master
@@loue-black not looking good at mo agreed, depends which Ronnie turns up on sat and sunday though.
Not even bothered by the comments. But you just know Ronnie will do his talking on the table and give him a good thrashing. Come on Rocket
Sport doesn’t need bad blood like this.
Sounds like Vafei realised that's it's not healthy to idolise someone and try to mimic their behaviour. Only, instead of blaming himself for letting it get to that point, he wants to blame Ronnie for being Ronnie.