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.

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.

One of snooker's biggest events concluded on Sunday, January 19, with Shaun Murphy defeating world champion Kyren Wilson to claim Masters glory.

Kyren Wilson found himself in trouble in the 12th frame of his showdown with Shaun Murphy in the Masters final. Opting to take on a thin-contact pot early in the frame, Wilson missed twice and received the obligatory warning from referee Olivier Marteel. "If I have to call a miss again, you lose the frame," said Marteel.

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