Luca Brecel, 28-year-old Belgian snooker player has claimed his first world title after defeating Mark Selby in a thrilling final at the Crucible in Sheffield. 

• Belgian snooker player Luca Brecel has claimed his first world title after defeating Mark Selby in a thrilling final at the Crucible in Sheffield.
• The 28-year-old showed great determination and skill to overcome some of the best players in the game, including Ronnie O’Sullivan in the quarter-finals, and eventually triumphed with an 18-15 victory over Selby. 
• Luca Brecel withstood a stirring fightback from Mark Selby to clinch a dramatic 18-15 victory and become the first player from mainland Europe to win the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible.