Luca Brecel (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈlukaː breːˈsɛl]; [2] born 8 March 1995) is a Belgian professional snooker player. A four-time ranking event winner, Brecel is the former World …

Mar 8, 1995 · In 2023 Luca Brecel created history as he defeated Mark Selby 18-15 to become the first player from mainland Europe to lift the World Championship at the Crucible Theatre in …

May 1, 2023 · SHEFFIELD, England (AP) — Luca Brecel of Belgium became snooker’s first world champion from mainland Europe after beating four-time winner Mark Selby 18-15 in the final …

Jan 7, 2024 · Brecel knocks out Ricky Walden, Ronnie O’Sullivan and Mark Williams to reach the semi-finals before a Crucible record comeback against Si Jiahui, from 14-5 down to win 17-15. …

Apr 29, 2023 · Luca Brecel won 11 frames in a row during the greatest-ever Crucible comeback as he beat Si Jiahui 17-15 to reach the World Championship final.

Apr 29, 2023 · SHEFFIELD, England (AP) — Luca Brecel mounted the greatest comeback in the history of the world snooker championship to reach the final on Saturday. The Belgian player …

Jan 15, 2025 · Watch Luca Brecel make an "unbelievable" pot on his way to taking the opening frame against Chris Wakelin in round one of the Masters at Alexandra Palace.

Dec 12, 2024 · Luca Brecel has said silencing his critics was a motivating factor in getting his snooker career back on track, after beating Ding Junhui at the Scottish Open.

May 1, 2023 · Brilliant Brecel beats Selby for first world crown. Belgium's Luca Brecel becomes the first player from mainland Europe to win snooker's World Championship, beating Mark …

Mar 22, 2024 · We profile the 2023 World Snooker Champion and the first victor from continental Europe, Luca Brecel... Brecel has won four ranking titles to date, including his World …