Bizarre picture of Jimmy White and Roy Keane had snooker fans saying the same thing

Roy Keane and Jimmy White set the and worlds abuzz when a photo surfaced online showing the two sports legends together. The ex- skipper was spotted at The Crucible for the final of the 2023 , witnessing stunning 18-15 triumph over .

During his time in Sheffield, also crossed paths with six-time tournament finalist, White. An image of the pair shaking hands went viral, but it left fans scratching their heads due to Keane's seemingly shrunken right arm. One fan said: "Roy needs to stop doing left-arm only weights," while another joked: "Roy's arm is on a diet."

Another fan also admitted to doing a double-take upon seeing Roy's "tiny little arm". In reality, Keane's right arm was merely obscured by White's shadow, creating an optical illusion of it being smaller than it actually was, yet this didn't stop fans from having a laugh at the situation.

While Keane is a titan of football, with seven titles under his belt from his time at Manchester United between 1993 and 2005, he's also a known snooker enthusiast and has been spotted at the Crucible on a number of occasions. His love for snooker even played a part in his decision to join the Red Devils after a game with .

After learning of Keane's potential move to , Ferguson requested a meet on the baize that changed the course of football history. Recalling the encounter in his autobiograpy, Keane wrote: "From that moment, I was never going to sign for any other club."

Likewise, Ferguson's sporting passion also extends to snooker, with an impressive collection of memorabilia gifted from some of the sport's greats. A cue from Ken Doherty and the balls used in the iconic 1985 World Championship final by Dennis Taylor are among his cherished items.

The allure of snooker has soared over the years thanks to legends like White, , , , and , attracting celebrities to the annual World Championship tournament. Among the high-profile spectators, Iron Maiden's Nicko McBrain, Muse lead Matt Bellamy, and Pulp icon Jarvis Cocker have been seen relishing the action over the years.

As Sheffield hosts the Snooker World Championship once more in 2025, the event has already seen its fair share of dramatic turns. Defending champion made an early exit in the opening round, edged out 10-9 by Lei Peifan, while on the flip side, O'Sullivan solidified his comeback with a sweeping 10-4 victory over .

His performance has promptly silenced doubts about any impact of time away from the tables on his formidable talent. O'Sullivan currently shares the top spot for World Championships won, boasting seven titles alongside Hendry. However, 'The Rocket' will be aiming to outdo his Scottish counterpart at this year's tournament.

On the other hand, World No. 1 Trump is eyeing his second World Championship title after triumphing over Zhou Yuelong in his initial match. He is set to take on Shaun Murphy in the next round on Sunday.