Raymond van Barneveld tests positive for corona the day after the World Cup match Darts

sport">“During the match I had no problems with anything, but afterwards I noticed that I was short of breath and suffered from fever symptoms,” said Van Barneveld via social media.

sport">“I immediately called my manager. He advised me to go straight to my hotel room and not to give interviews, in order to avoid risks. At the moment I have the flu and I feel very tired. I will be in self-isolation in London for the next few days.”

sport">It is still unclear what the consequences will be for opponent Rob Cross, to whom he lost 3-1 at Alexandra Palace. “We have spoken to Rob and the PDC”, was all Van Barneveld said about this.

sport">Earlier, the darts player gave a statement about the party itself. “Yesterday’s game did not end with the desired result. It was emotional to be on this stage again with all those fans shouting my name. It was the moment for which I have worked so hard for the past few months. I want to thank all the fans who have supported me both in the public and on social media. I am grateful to you. I still feel motivated and will come back stronger next year.”

sport">Van Barneveld was no match for the Englishman Cross in the second round of the World Cup on Thursday: 1-3. He was emotional after the defeat and needed time to process his defeat. De Hagenaar gave no response to the assembled media in London.

sport">Barney ended his career after his elimination from the World Cup in December 2019 and took a detailed farewell in 2020. In September of that year, however, he made his comeback and managed to qualify for the World Cup again. Van Barneveld, the current number 68 in the world, defeated the Filipino Lourence Ilagan in the first round in Alexandra Palace in three sets: 3-0.

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