‘You need to make a sacrifice in life' – Michael van Gerwen drops darts retirement plan hint after divorce shock
The Dutchman, 36, recently took time away from the sport after announcing he is
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Michael van Gerwen returns to action this weekend in New York
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The Green Machine recently confirmed he was getting a divorce from wife Daphne
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Daphne and MVG have been married for 11 years
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Van Gerwen dropped out of the Dutch Darts Championship and has not played since the Premier League finals on May 22.
He said in a statement: "It is with great sadness that I inform you that Daphne and I have decided to end our relationship.
"As a result, I have withdrawn from the upcoming tournaments."
MVG will return to action this weekend at the US Masters in New York.
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It's a tournament where the Green Machine has tasted recent success in 2017 and 2023.
Van Gerwen shares two children with Daphne.
And he has vowed to put them first - while aiming to rule the world again at the oche.
Van Gerwen said: "I love playing darts, but one thing I love more and that's my kids.
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"I want to live a bit healthier as well and I still want to do this in 10 years, so I think you need to make a sacrifice in life, it's as simple as that.
"I will see how things go, but I'm living by the moment.
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"I have had more success in [the US Masters] than anyone else ever.
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"I need to make sure I'm going to maintain that by giving 100 per cent."
Van Gerwen, 36, and Daphne
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tied the knot six years later.
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