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At the Mosconi Cup press conference, tempers broke out between the European and American teams!

Captain Jason Shaw said Europe came to London to “win” the Mosconi Cup and claimed the United States were there to “get paid” while vowing to “crush” the visitors at Alexandra Palace.

Europe are aiming for a sensational sixth consecutive victory, having won 15 of their last 18 Mosconi Cup matches since 2007, as they also break the all-time head-to-head record with 17 wins of the coveted trophy, three more than the United States’ 13.

talking sky sportsScotland ace Shaw said: “I don’t think they will stop this decline. The same five players were beaten convincingly last year so I think we know what to do.

“We play our game and get a lead and they crumble. They always do. We can see it in their faces – that’s the difference between us and them! When we fail, we keep fighting, and when they fail, they succumb and we can smell it and see it. If we get off to a good start, we’re going to crush them.

“You’re going to see me showing off my stuff and doing my thing. I’m going to do my Jason Shaw thing. We’re going to win 11-6. I can’t see them getting past six points.

“We’re here to win – they’re here to get paid.”

european team

Mosconi Cup winner: 17* (1995, 2002, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024).

team leader: Jason Shaw (captain)

team: Moritz Neuhausen, Pius Labtis, Joshua Filler, David Alcaide

Shaw returned as captain of Team Europe, hoping to extend European dominance in the transatlantic campaign.

Two new faces make their Mosconi Cup debuts – Premier League pool champion Moritz Neuhausen and Hanoi Open champion Pius Labtis – both of whom have been outstanding performers on the World Nine-Ball Tour this season.

They join the returning Joshua “The Hitman” Filer and recent Philippine Open champion David Alcaide.

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Francisco Sanchez Ruiz sealed victory for Europe in stunning tableside celebrations after winning Mosconi Cup

Team USA

Mosconi Cup winner: 13* (1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2009, 2018, 2019).

team leader: Skyler Woodward (captain)

team: Fedor Gorst, Sean Van Boening, Tyler Steyer, Billy Thorpe

Woodward once again leads the charge as captain, leading a strong American team ready to reclaim the trophy.

World No. 1 Fedor Gorst returns, along with five-time U.S. Open champion Sean van Boening, who will compete in the Mosconi Cup for a record-breaking 19th time. Completing the list are Tyler Steele and Billy Thorpe.

* The 2006 Mosconi Cup ended in a 12-12 tie as Team USA defended the trophy

first day of competition

Matchroom Multi Sport CEO Emily Frazer partners with Team Europe and Team USA

Game 1: Team competition: Europe vs. the United States
Game 2: Doubles match: Joshua Filer & David Alcaide vs. Fedor Gorst & Sean van Boening
Game 3: Singles match: Jason Shaw vs Skyler Woodward
Game 4: Doubles match: Moritz Neuhausen & Pius Labtis vs. Tyler Steyer & Billy Thorpe

What is the Mosconi Cup?

Who will lift the famous Mosconi Cup at Alexandra Palace?

Similar to golf’s Ryder Cup, the Mosconi Cup, named after American pool icon Willie Mosconi, brings together the best nine-ball pool players from Europe and the United States to compete against each other in a four-day tournament.

The event was held at the Roller Bowl in Romford in 1994 and featured eight European players, including snooker greats Steve Davis and Jimmy White.

In the early years, the United States dominated the Mosconi Cup, winning 10 of the first 13 editions of the tournament and drawing one. However, Europe has always had the upper hand since 2007 and has only been beaten three times since then.

Europe enter this year’s event at Alexandra Palace as defending champions, having won 11-6 in Orlando, Florida last year and seeking a sixth consecutive victory.

What is the format?

Could Jason Shaw play for Team Europe again?

The format of the Mosconi Cup has changed over the years, but the current format is five players per team competing in singles, doubles and team competition over four days.

Three players automatically qualify for the Mosconi Cup standings, which are calculated based on their performances on the World Nine-Ball Tour throughout the year, with the other two spots filled by their respective captains’ wildcard selections.

The $300,000 event will traditionally begin with a team opener on Wednesday night and end with singles matches on the final day. If the game ends in a 10-10 draw, the captain’s choice will determine the outcome of the final game.

All matches will be played five-a-side, with alternating breaks, and according to World Nine-Ball Tour rules, with each player on the winning team receiving $40,000 in prize money.

Prize fund
Championship – $40,000 per player
Runner-up – $20,000 per player
Total – $300,000,000 per player
Runner-up – $20,000 per player
Total – $300,000

How to watch

Every goal in the Mosconi Cup will be broadcast live sky sportscoverage begins at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, December 3, and continues at the same time each day through Saturday, December 6.

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