Ronnie O’Sullivan launches ‘perfect’ new side hustle as snooker legend plans ahead for life after sport

RONNIE O’SULLIVAN has launched the “perfect” new side hustle as he plans ahead for life after snooker.

The legendary potter remains one of the top players in the game after an extraordinary career.

Ronnie O’Sullivan has opened a snooker academy

The amazing new side hustle is based in Saudi Arabia

He is tied with Stephen Hendry for most World Championshps wins on seven.

O’Sullivan’s record-breaking trophy haul also includes eight Masters and eight UK championships.

However, The Rocket – worth over £14million – has hinted at retirement several times already this year.

He’s already admitted he wants to take up a role as a RUNNING coach when he puts down his cue.

But it seems O’Sullivan also plans on remaining involved in snooker.

That’s because the ace has opened his own academy in Saudi Arabia.

The facility will help develop the sport’s best talents from around the world.

And O’Sullivan is sure to keep an eagle-eye out for prodigies who could one day match his own achievements.

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The amazing decision came after he won the Riyadh World Masters of Snooker in March, with Turki Al-Sheikh making the announcement to a live audience.

And Ronnie’s academy dream has now come true as he posed outside its glittering walls, admitting it was “perfect”.

It will help develop snooker’s next big stars

The announcement was initially made when Ronnie won the Riyadh Masters

He is keeping an eye on the future after hinting at retirement

He said on Instagram: “Amazing to have opened my own snooker academy here in Riyadh.

“This will be the perfect place to develop future stars locally and globally.”

Fans were certainly left amazed by it.

One said: “Congratulations Ronnie.”

Another declared: “Go Ronnie boy.”

One noted: “Congratulations, you are the GOAT.”

Another added: “Just when you think he’s done it all… to greater heights.”

Inside Ronnie’s colourful career

FROM his lightning breaks to blasts at officials, Ronnie O’Sullivan has fired snooker into the spotlight.

The seven-time world champion makes almost as big an impact away from the table as on it.

O’Sullivan has three children – two daughters and a son.

And the Rocket’s on-off relationship with British actress Laila Rouass has also hit the headlines.

He has opened up on battles with his weight and addiction.

While the controversial cueist reckons he wasted NINE YEARS of his career by partying too hard.

Despite being worth £14million, O’Sullivan is renowned for his love of canal boats and snubbing flashy cars.

His rivalry with fellow star Judd Trump has been branded ‘snooker’s greatest feud’.

And Ali Carter had his nose knocked out of joint by the Rocket in their infamous ‘Snotgate’ row.

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