Judd Trump rules out UK return after snooker star left 'homeless' and forced to flee

Judd Trump rules out UK return after snooker star left 'homeless' and forced to fleeWorld No 1 snooker player Judd Trump has offered a new verdict on returning to live in the UK after being forced to flee his home in DubaiCommentsSportArchie Griggs and Kieran Horn Digital Sports Journalist13:31, 22 Apr 2026Updated 13:32, 22 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesJudd Trump has confirmed he has no plans to move back to the UK permanently (Image: (Photo by Sam Bloxham/Getty Images))Judd Trump has ruled out any chance of returning to the UK despite finding himself virtually homeless after fleeing his home in the Middle East. The world's top-ranked player moved to Dubai in early 2025 but was forced to leave the city following the outbreak of war.‌The region has been impacted by Iran's retaliatory strikes on American military bases in the Gulf area. In recent months, debris from intercepted missiles has reportedly landed in residential neighbourhoods and there have been significant strikes at Dubai International Airport and Jebel Ali Port.‌Trump has been residing in a hotel in Bangkok since March, with little prospect of returning to Dubai in the near future. It appears he will stay there for the foreseeable future after dismissing any notion of heading back to England.‌Trump, who is currently competing at the World Snooker Championship, told SportsBoom: "I won't be moving back to the UK. Maybe I'll go somewhere different. But definitely won't be coming back to the UK any time soon."It's certainly been a turbulent few months for the Bristol-born star, who has also had his practice schedule disrupted due to complications with his brother's visa. He added: "Before it was a little bit difficult, I had to stay in Thailand for a month, but no, I've managed to practice for the world championship. It's been more back to normal.READ MORE: Shaun Murphy erupts and demands answers as World Snooker Championship staff 'faces sa...