Darts veteran Van Barneveld may end career after shocking defeat.

Possible retirement of Raymond van Barneveld

According to The Sun: Raymond van Barneveld hinted at a possible end to his darts career. The five-time world champion suffered an unexpected defeat in the first round of the Ally Pally tournament, losing 0-3 to Swiss player Stephan Belmondo, who ranks 111th in the world. It was hard for Van Barneveld, who is celebrating his 58th birthday, to accept this failure.

'I am suffering from this...'

This defeat was a surprising blow for the athlete, known for his vast collection of titles and achievements in darts. Now the question of his career continuation becomes particularly pressing.

Raymond van Barneveld is a legend of his sport, and his decision may drastically impact the darts community. Every match he played always brought a lot of emotions and impressions to his fans. One can only hope that he considers all possible options before making the final decision about retiring.