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Michael van Gerwen Seen in Kebab-Shop Scuffle as He Plays Down the Episode

Van Gerwen characterizes the clip as a brief flare-up resolved by bystanders, stressing he remains on course to compete in Leicester next week.

Overview

  • Social-media video shows the three-time world darts champion in a multi-person scuffle near a kebab shop counter on Saturday night.
  • Van Gerwen says the confrontation followed a verbal exchange and claims a man came at him from the kitchen.
  • He says people intervened immediately, the situation was resolved, and he later spoke with the other man's nephew to clear the air.
  • The incident came during a weekend off after he withdrew from the Swiss Darts Trophy.
  • He is expected to play in Leicester next week as he chases Players Championship Finals qualification, with reports noting his current need to climb the Order of Merit rankings.