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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
‘I feel more calm' – Michael van Gerwen reveals major personal change for first time that inspired World Matchplay win
MICHAEL VAN GERWEN has revealed that the presence of his daughter played a huge role in his World Matchplay win over Raymond van Barneveld. The Dutch maestro was made to work against his compatriot in a 10-6 victory at the Winter Gardens. 4 Michael van Gerwen was made to work for his win at the World Matchplay against Raymond van Barneveld Credit: Getty 4 He's revealed that the presence of daughter Zoe, 7, made a huge difference to his game Credit: Instagram @mvg180 4 Van Gerwen has endured a tough time in his personal life, splitting from his wife in May Credit: Instagram @mvg180 4 The pair had been together since 2008 Credit: Instagram @mvg180 And it was welcome relief after a torrid time in his personal life. Last week, Van Gerwen's father was sadly diagnosed with cancer. And in May, READ MORE IN DARTS But against Van Barneveld, Van Gerwen had a special guest watching on. Daughter Zoe, 7, is the And she was present as Van Gerwen booked his place in the next stage. Speaking after the game, MvG declared that Zoe had bought a 'calmness' to his game. Most read in Darts BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS And being able to spend quality time with her between matches was also the perfect antidote to his personal issues. Van Gerwen said: 'We have a day off tomorrow. I can relax a little bit more and spend some time with my daughter. Michael van Gerwen makes major change as he returns to darts for first time since announcing divorce 'She is here for the first time and I really enjoy that. 'My dad had an operation, he had cancer last week, that's why I'm playing today. 'I'm in the middle of a divorce. I brought my daughter to give a bit to myself. 'But for the rest, I feel good. I feel more calm now and think from here on I can make steps. 'Of course the first rounds are always tough. But I hope we see a more relaxed version of me, that would be nice and fair to me.'
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
‘I feel more calm' – Michael van Gerwen reveals major personal change for first time that inspired World Matchplay win
Van Gerwen has made prediction about his next performance MIC DROP 'I feel more calm' – Michael van Gerwen reveals major personal change for first time that inspired World Matchplay win MICHAEL VAN GERWEN has revealed that the presence of his daughter played a huge role in his World Matchplay win over Raymond van Barneveld. The Dutch maestro was made to work against his compatriot in a 10-6 victory at the Winter Gardens. Advertisement 4 Michael van Gerwen was made to work for his win at the World Matchplay against Raymond van Barneveld Credit: Getty 4 He's revealed that the presence of daughter Zoe, 7, made a huge difference to his game Credit: Instagram @mvg180 4 Van Gerwen has endured a tough time in his personal life, splitting from his wife in May Credit: Instagram @mvg180 4 The pair had been together since 2008 Credit: Instagram @mvg180 And it was welcome relief after a torrid time in his personal life. Last week, Van Gerwen's father was sadly diagnosed with cancer. And in May, he announced his split from wife Daphne before pulling out of upcoming tournaments. The pair had been together since 2008 before getting married in 2014, the same year as his first World Championship win. Advertisement READ MORE IN DARTS BLOW HIS DOUBLE TOP Price and Gurney in heated clash on stage at World Matchplay Darts But against Van Barneveld, Van Gerwen had a special guest watching on. Daughter Zoe, 7, is the eldest of his two children with Daphne — the other being son Mike, 5. And she was present as Van Gerwen booked his place in the next stage. Speaking after the game, MvG declared that Zoe had bought a 'calmness' to his game. Advertisement BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS And being able to spend quality time with her between matches was also the perfect antidote to his personal issues. Van Gerwen said: 'We have a day off tomorrow. I can relax a little bit more and spend some time with my daughter. Michael van Gerwen makes major change as he returns to darts for first time since announcing divorce 'She is here for the first time and I really enjoy that. Advertisement 'My dad had an operation, he had cancer last week, that's why I'm playing today. 'I'm in the middle of a divorce. I brought my daughter to give a bit to myself. 'But for the rest, I feel good. I feel more calm now and think from here on I can make steps. 'Of course the first rounds are always tough. But I hope we see a more relaxed version of me, that would be nice and fair to me.'
Daily Record
2 days ago
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- Daily Record
Emotional Michael van Gerwen bares his soul amid divorce as darts legend feels a change deep within
Dutch hero talks life priorities and darts aims as he works back his to his peak Honest Michael van Gerwen insists he can make steps as he battles through difficult off-stage issues. The Dutch darts star faces Josh Rock in the second-round of the Betfred World Matchplay on Wednesday night having started his title bid with a win over Raymond van Barneveld. Van Gerwen didn't the heights against his countryman, but opened up afterwards on how his life has been impacted in recent times. It's known the 36-year-old is working through a split from wife Daphne, but he also revealed his father underwent surgery last week due to cancer. Van Gerwen, who has his daughter with him in Blackpool, admitted he wasn't at his best, but explained: 'We all know where I'm coming from. It's not rocket science. I didn't play a lot of tournaments in the last few months. Now it feels like you have to start from scratch and that makes it hard for myself. 'My life is totally different. My dad had an operation last week. Of course, I'm in the middle of a divorce, but for the rest, I feel good. I feel more calm now and I think from here on, I can make steps. 'I'm going to take whatever is possible to do as well as I can. And afterwards I go on holiday. Towards September, October, I need to be fully ready. That's the way it is. When something comes, everything comes together. That's not a nice thing, but unfortunately, that's life. 'What can I expect for myself? Darts moves on and doesn't stop for anyone. Not even for me, not for Phil Taylor, for no one. Simple as that. First rounds of tournaments are always tough. Now with me having a day off, I can relax a little bit more, spend some time with my daughter because she's here with me for the first time and I really enjoy that. 'My priority changed the moment my kids were born. You can say whatever they want, it's fact and it changed people's lives, especially if you look to every sports people around the world, when they have children, things change and it's life. If you look to anyone else around the world, whatever their passion is, their job is, if you ask them what comes first, it's always their children and it's also the same with me.' Van Gerwen knows his past achievements count for nothing as he said: 'If you want to have any warranty, you need to buy a washing machine or something, you know what I mean? It doesn't mean anything what you did in the last few years, you have to do it now. 'It's a longer project, From last May until now, a lot has been going on and not the nicest things, but it's how life goes. I put the ladder so high for myself as well in the previous years, but I can handle it, I'm a big boy and I love what I do, I love performing and when you don't play well, people can shoot at me, and when I play well, I like people to cheer for me. That's the way how darts is, simple as that. 'It's not only about practise at home. It's everything together, how you think, how you believe, how you act, the energy you have to show. The total package has to be right. You need to give yourself the time and people have to give you the time as well. 'Sometimes it's difficult because I know what I'm capable of. When I'm trying to put on the gas too much, you're going to get thrown back, so you need to make sure you take your time. 'You need to win more games on the highest level and then things will develop for myself. I know that, but I need to give myself the time.'
Scottish Sun
12-07-2025
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- Scottish Sun
‘Don't judge him' – Darts star reveals Michael van Gerwen's words to him straight after shocking ‘pub player' slur
He also explained what he feels triggered the outburst Full one-eighty 'Don't judge him' – Darts star reveals Michael van Gerwen's words to him straight after shocking 'pub player' slur DARTS STAR Pero Ljubic has defended rival Michael van Gerwen after the ex-world champ labelled him a "pub player". The outburst caused outrage in the media - but Ljubic has now come to the aid of his Dutch opponent. 4 Van Gerwen appeared to slam his opponent following a nervy victory last week in Poland Credit: Getty 4 Croatian thrower Pero Ljubic does not hold a grudge against the Dutchman Credit: Instagram / @peroljubic78 Van Gerwen's insults included calling his opponent a "pub player" as well as saying "[Ljubic] won a few legs and it feels like his birthday". However - speaking to Polish darts outlet Okiem Darta - Ljubic downplayed the severity of Van Gerwen's jibes. The Croatian revealed that Van Gerwen apologised for his comments immediately - and asked people not to leap to conclusions. He said: "Michael apologised to me straight away. We know each other well, and I know he meant no harm. READ MORE ON DARTS FLIGHT TROUBLE Darts duo suffer nightmare start to Baltic Sea Darts Open amid BA blunder "Don't be too quick to judge – emotions can take over in moments like that.' Van Gerwen and Ljubic were drawn against each other in the Poland Darts Masters last week. Van Gerwen - ranked third on the PDC Order of Merit - was expected to demolish his opponent, who sat 140 places below him in the rankings. Instead, the three-time World Championship winner stumbled to just a shaky 6-4 victory, prompting his shocking post-match comments. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Ljubic said: "He was just frustrated with his own performance. 'For me, what matters most is someone's honesty – not what the internet says." Darts star Michael van Gerwen rips into 'pub player' rival Pero Ljubic Ljubic's classy reaction even extended to paying his legendary opponent compliments. He added: "During a later chat, he even gave me some motivation. He's a genuinely decent guy and a top-class player." 4 Ljubic holds a PDC Order of Merit ranking of 143, a full 140 spots behind Van Gerwen's top three ranking Credit: Instagram / @peroljubic78 4 Van Gerwen is considered amongst the best to ever step up to the oche, and is the second most successful PDC darts player ever behind Phil Taylor. Credit: Getty Van Gerwen was eventually knocked out of the tournament in the quarter-finals by Englishman Rob Cross. Welsh star Gerwyn Price would take the silverware in the end however, narrowly beating Stephen Bunting 8-7 in a tense final.
The Irish Sun
12-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘Don't judge him' – Darts star reveals Michael van Gerwen's words to him straight after shocking ‘pub player' slur
DARTS STAR Pero Ljubic has defended rival Michael van Gerwen after the ex-world champ labelled him a "pub player". The 4 Van Gerwen appeared to slam his opponent following a nervy victory last week in Poland Credit: Getty 4 Croatian thrower Pero Ljubic does not hold a grudge against the Dutchman Credit: Instagram / @peroljubic78 Van Gerwen's insults included calling his opponent a "pub player" as well as saying "[Ljubic] won a few legs and it feels like his birthday". However - speaking to Polish darts outlet Okiem Darta - Ljubic downplayed the severity of Van Gerwen's jibes. The Croatian revealed that Van Gerwen apologised for his comments immediately - and asked people not to leap to conclusions. He said: "Michael apologised to me straight away. We know each other well, and I know he meant no harm. READ MORE ON DARTS "Don't be too quick to judge – emotions can take over in moments like that.' Van Gerwen and Ljubic were drawn against each other in the Poland Darts Masters last week. Van Gerwen - ranked third on the PDC Order of Merit - was expected to demolish his opponent, who sat 140 places below him in the rankings. Instead, the three-time World Championship winner stumbled to just a shaky 6-4 victory, prompting his shocking post-match comments. Most read in Darts CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Ljubic said: "He was just frustrated with his own performance. 'For me, what matters most is someone's honesty – not what the internet says." Darts star Michael van Gerwen rips into 'pub player' rival Pero Ljubic Ljubic's classy reaction even extended to paying his legendary opponent compliments. He added: "During a later chat, he even gave me some motivation. He's a genuinely decent guy and a top-class player." 4 Ljubic holds a PDC Order of Merit ranking of 143, a full 140 spots behind Van Gerwen's top three ranking Credit: Instagram / @peroljubic78 4 Van Gerwen is considered amongst the best to ever step up to the oche, and is the second most successful PDC darts player ever behind Phil Taylor. Credit: Getty Van Gerwen was eventually knocked out of the tournament in the quarter-finals by Englishman Welsh star List of all-time Darts World Champions BELOW is a list of darts world champions by year. The list does not include winners from the pre-Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) era or BDO world champions. That means Raymond van Barneveld, for example, is only listed once - Barney also won four BDO titles - and none of Eric Bristow's five BDO titles are included. 1994 - Dennis Priestley 1995 - Phil Taylor 1996 - Phil Taylor (2) 1997 - Phil Taylor (3) 1998 - Phil Taylor (4) 1999 - Phil Taylor (5) 2000 - Phil Taylor (6) 2001 - Phil Taylor (7) 2002 - Phil Taylor (8) 2003 - John Part 2004 - Phil Taylor (9) 2005 - Phil Taylor (10) 2006 - Phil Taylor (11) 2007 - Raymond van Barneveld 2008 - John Part (2) 2009 - Phil Taylor (12) 2010 - Phil Taylor (13) 2011 - Adrian Lewis 2012 - Adrian Lewis (2) 2013 - Phil Taylor (14) 2014 - Michael van Gerwen 2015 - Gary Anderson 2016 - Gary Anderson (2) 2017 - Michael van Gerwen (2) 2018 - Rob Cross 2019 - Michael van Gerwen (3) 2020 - Peter Wright 2021 - Gerwyn Price 2022 - Peter Wright (2) 2023 - Michael Smith 2024 - Luke Humphries 2025 - Luke Littler Most World Titles 14 - Phil Taylor 3 - Michael van Gerwen 2 - John Part, Adrian Lewis, Gary Anderson, Peter Wright 1 - Dennis Priestley, Raymond van Barneveld, Rob Cross, Gerwyn Price, Michael Smith, Luke Humphries, Luke Littler
