Raymond van Barneveld: Darts legend fails early - future uncertain!

Raymond van Barneveld: Darts legend fails early - future uncertain!

London, Großbritannien - The early end of Raymond van Barneveld at the Darts World Championship is making headlines. The Dutch Darts star had to give up 1: 3 in his first game against Welsh Nick Kenny. "I was deeply ashamed of this performance," said the 57-year-old after the defeat. Van Barneveld, who ended his career in December 2019, had returned after a year of "resignation from resignation", but his comeback seems to have been overshadowed by health problems. "If the nose is clogged and you can hardly breathe, you don't have the strength to play your game," said the disappointed player about "ad.nl" after describing the support from his fans in London as impressive.

an emotional review and the future full of questions

in Londons Alexandra Palace, the most famous darts arena, the "Barney Army" experienced an emotional roller coaster ride. Despite the many fans behind him, success failed to materialize. In his last match, van Barneveld could not defeat the former world champion Rob Cross. "He played like a champion, but I had the game to hit him," said Cross, who was also happy about the great setting. Van Barneveld was visibly offended after the defeat and withdrew disappointed. It remains unclear how the darts player will continue because, given his health constitution, he questions whether he has grown the challenge.

The Darts World Cup did not take the hoped-for course for the veteran after returning to sport. "I said to myself beforehand: If I don't have the feeling that I can still win, what is the reason to continue?" He shows thoughtfully about his future and career options. This ends another small chapter in darts sports, and the question remains: How will the story of Raymond van Barneveld continue? Other sports observers have also found this who were interested in his return after almost two years.

For more information about Van Barnevels defeat and the course of the Darts World Cup, read more at krone.at and tz.de .