I'm not keen on them, myself, but I'm not going to give fuel to the monstrous West. He wore a little badge once "siding with" Iranian women protesters. The media just love him. For a guess, I'd say he is a fan of the Shah's son.

Regarding the snooker, he slagged off Ronnie O'Sullivan once, real offensive stuff. After Ronnie had let him train with him for ages. Anyway Ronnie ignored the insults, just beat him 10-2. Then Ron fecking hugged him! Jeez. On another occasion he refused to shake hands with Mark Williams after a match. He takes umbrage at everything. And nothing.

He's playing very well - beating Judd Trump is no mean feat at the Crucible. He didn't "murder" him though. It was 13-12. (I hope I haven't spoiled your Iran murdering Trump joke )

Anyway, I can't stand Vafei. Nor Ali Carter either. Mind you, like most sportsmen n women, no scruples, they're just chasing money. Ronnie is snooker ambassador for Saudi Arabia!