SHAUN MURPHY has one of the finest cueing actions the sport of snooker has ever seen. Here we take a look at the life, career and net worth of ‘The Magician’. Who is Shaun Murphy?

Murphy defeated Kyren Wilson in the final at Alexandra Palace to claim the title for the second time, having also won the 2015 Masters. And his post-victory post on social media reminded many of a famous moment from soccer great Lionel Messi.

Shaun Murphy completed a 147 break in his Masters semifinal against Mark Allen at Alexandra Palace on Saturday.

Shaun Murphy won his second Masters title with a brilliant 10-7 defeat of Kyren Wilson in Sunday's final at Alexandra Palace.

Shaun Murphy made sure to keep his Masters trophy safe following his victory over Kyren Wilson by sleeping with it just as Lionel Messi once did

Kyren Wilson takes on Shaun Murphy in the Masters snooker final at Ally Pally and Express Sport provides live score updates.

Shaun Murphy won the Masters title for the second time in his snooker career on Sunday, earning a 10-7 victory over Kyren Wilson at Alexndra Palace.

Kyren Wilson took aim at Shaun Murphy's age following his 10-7 defeat in the Masters final on Sunday, suggesting the 42-year-old champion "needs this more than me". The world champion's remarks came immediately after losing to Murphy at Alexandra Palace in north London.

Featuring only the top 16 players in the world at the time of the event, The Masters is one of snooker's most prestigious, exciting and hotly contested tournaments.It's also the first significant event of the calendar year and the second Triple Crown competition of the season as we move towards the World Championship in the spring.