Barry Hearn says snooker legends would struggle in today's Mosconi Cup

Barry Hearn, the head of Matchroom, stated that snooker legends Ronnie O'Sullivan and Jimmy White would struggle to compete in the Mosconi Cup today. Hearn used these players to promote the event in 1994, but believes they have been surpassed by current European players. Hearn noted that many snooker professionals have attempted to transition to nine-ball pool, with limited success. While some snooker players have won titles in pool, the reverse has not been as common, highlighting the differences in skill and style between the two sports. The Mosconi Cup, celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, features a competition between U.S. and European teams. This year, world No. 1 Fedor Gorst has switched from Team Europe to the U.S. after gaining citizenship.