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Scottish Sun
26-06-2025
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‘You need to make a sacrifice in life' – Michael van Gerwen drops darts retirement plan hint after divorce shock
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MICHAEL VAN GERWEN has vowed to stay in darts for another decade. The Dutchman, 36, recently took time away from the sport after announcing he is divorcing wife of 11 years Daphne. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Michael van Gerwen returns to action this weekend in New York Credit: PA 3 The Green Machine recently confirmed he was getting a divorce from wife Daphne Credit: Instagram / @mvg180 3 Daphne and MVG have been married for 11 years Credit: 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 "As a result, I have withdrawn from the upcoming tournaments."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. READ MORE ON DARTS MIC DROP Van Gerwen breaks silence over split from wife Daphne as he prepares for comeback 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. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK "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. Michael van Gerwen hits incredible nine-darter after fans spot he's made subtle change following struggles "I have had more success in [the US Masters] than anyone else ever. "I need to make sure I'm going to maintain that by giving 100 per cent." Van Gerwen, 36, and Daphne began dating in 2008. They tied the knot six years later. MVG is a three-time world champion but has struggled with his form over the past year. He has battled numerous health concerns, including an issue picked up during a holiday in Thailand in January.
The Irish Sun
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘You need to make a sacrifice in life' – Michael van Gerwen drops darts retirement plan hint after divorce shock
MICHAEL VAN GERWEN has vowed to stay in darts for another decade. The Dutchman, 36, recently took time away from the sport after announcing he is Advertisement 3 Michael van Gerwen returns to action this weekend in New York Credit: PA 3 The Green Machine recently confirmed he was getting a divorce from wife Daphne Credit: Instagram / @mvg180 3 Daphne and MVG have been married for 11 years Credit: 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. Advertisement READ MORE ON DARTS 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. Advertisement Most read in Darts BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK "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. Michael van Gerwen hits incredible nine-darter after fans spot he's made subtle change following struggles "I have had more success in [the US Masters] than anyone else ever. Advertisement "I need to make sure I'm going to maintain that by giving 100 per cent." Van Gerwen, 36, and Daphne . They tied the knot six years later. MVG is a three-time world champion but has Advertisement He has
Scottish Sun
25-06-2025
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- Scottish Sun
‘This chapter will close' – Rising darts star, 24, quits day job as a civil servant to commit to the sport full-time
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DARTS star Niko Springer has quit his day job to focus on the sport. The 24-year-old has been balancing his time at the oche with working as a civil servant. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Niko Springer has revealed he is quitting his job as a civil servant Credit: Getty But Springer is ready to be a full-time professional after losing the Dutch Darts Championship final last month. The German was eventually beaten by Jonny Clayton after seeing off the likes of Stephen Bunting, Jermaine Wattimena and Martin Schindler. Springer told the Tops Tops Tops podcast: "From August, things will change. I won't be working anymore. "I enjoyed my job and I did it well, so this wasn't easy. READ MORE IN DARTS LOOK ON THE BRIGHTSIDE Darts star claims wife has cost him money by rejecting walk-on song "But I've decided that this chapter will close — at least for now — in August. "When I have a weekend like Rosmalen, I get home around half past three in the morning. "Then I'm up again at seven for work — plus a one-hour commute. Over time, it just drains you. "That sense of security is going away for the moment, but I've got the option to go back at any time, no strings attached. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS Springer, who got knocked out by Scott Williams on his World Championship debut last year, has been tipped to be a future star. But he has taken an unusual route to becoming a pro after initially stalling to focus on his university studies. Players Championship clash descends into 'pub darts' with even winner looking embarrassed after 'stinking' leg Springer said: "I usually prefer to play it safe. My education was always the priority."
The Sun
25-06-2025
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- The Sun
‘This chapter will close' – Rising darts star, 24, quits day job as a civil servant to commit to the sport full-time
DARTS star Niko Springer has quit his day job to focus on the sport. The 24-year-old has been balancing his time at the oche with working as a civil servant. 1 But Springer is ready to be a full-time professional after losing the Dutch Darts Championship final last month. The German was eventually beaten by Jonny Clayton after seeing off the likes of Stephen Bunting, Jermaine Wattimena and Martin Schindler. Springer told the Tops Tops Tops podcast: "From August, things will change. I won't be working anymore. "I enjoyed my job and I did it well, so this wasn't easy. "But I've decided that this chapter will close — at least for now — in August. "When I have a weekend like Rosmalen, I get home around half past three in the morning. "Then I'm up again at seven for work — plus a one-hour commute. Over time, it just drains you. "That sense of security is going away for the moment, but I've got the option to go back at any time, no strings attached. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS Springer, who got knocked out by Scott Williams on his World Championship debut last year, has been tipped to be a future star. But he has taken an unusual route to becoming a pro after initially stalling to focus on his university studies. Springer said: "I usually prefer to play it safe. My education was always the priority."
The Irish Sun
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘This chapter will close' – Rising darts star, 24, quits day job as a civil servant to commit to the sport full-time
DARTS star Niko Springer has quit his day job to focus on the sport. The 24-year-old has been balancing his time at the oche with working as a civil servant. Advertisement 1 Niko Springer has revealed he is quitting his job as a civil servant Credit: Getty But Springer is ready to be a full-time professional after losing the Dutch Darts Championship final last month. The German was eventually beaten by Jonny Clayton after seeing off the likes of "I enjoyed my job and I did it well, so this wasn't easy. Advertisement READ MORE IN DARTS "But I've decided that this chapter will close — at least for now — in August. "When I have a weekend like Rosmalen, I get home around half past three in the morning. "Then I'm up again at seven for work — plus a one-hour commute. Over time, it just drains you. "That sense of security is going away for the moment, but I've got the option to go back at any time, no strings attached. Advertisement Most read in Darts Exclusive JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS Springer, who got knocked out by Scott Williams on his World Championship debut last year, has been tipped to be a future star. But he has taken an unusual route to becoming a pro after initially stalling to focus on his university studies. Players Championship clash descends into 'pub darts' with even winner looking embarrassed after 'stinking' leg Springer said: "I usually prefer to play it safe. My education was always the priority." Advertisement
