United Kingdom, Oct. 1 -- Snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan has quit the UK for a new life in Dubai - after his wife gave him an ultimatum.

The 49-year-old star married his long-term partner, actress Laila Rouass, in a surprise wedding in June, but when he recently suggested they move to Sheffield, northern England, she gave him two options - Spain or Dubai.

He told The Sun: "It's really good. I've got a great practice facility there, which was one of the main reasons for going.

"I was struggling to find somewhere to play. It was either get a train up to Sheffield or try to move to Sheffield.

"But my wife wasn't too keen on Sheffield. So she said we either go Spain or Dubai."

Ronnie picked UAE because it is closer to China, where he p...