Barcelona v Manchester United score alert interrupts Shaun Murphy-Daniel Wells clash at Welsh Open

There’s a lot of crossover in sports, and the Welsh Open served up an unwanted moment for the players when a match between Shaun Murphy and Daniel Wells was interrupted by the football. Murphy and Wells were at the early stages of their clash, and fully focused on events on the table at Venue Cymru in Llandudno.

Ad A fair few miles south, roughly 1,000 if you are interested, Barcelona were taking on Manchester United in the Europa League (we could get into a debate about how two giants of the game are scrapping it out in the second tier of European football, but that's for another place). SnookerMurphy relishing 'dad' and son match with Moody after teenager earns Tour card05/02/2023 AT 13:14 Things were heating up at the Nou Camp, as Manchester United had just taken a shock lead as the first frame was getting under way in Llandudno.

There was disappointment for those inside Venue Cymru who had set the game to record and were looking to avoid spoilers, as someone’s electronic device chirped up: “Barcelona 1-2 Manchester United, a goal.” Wells stepped up off his shot and had a small smile on his face. We are seeking verification as to whether he is a Manchester United supporter.