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Scottish Sun
27-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Ex-Motherwell star Kevin Van Veen brands former girlfriend ‘a f***ing liar' as she tells court of ‘domestic abuse'
He is accused of grabbing her, pushing her off a bed when pregnant and locking her inside his home 'ABUSE' CLAIMS Ex-Motherwell star Kevin Van Veen brands former girlfriend 'a f***ing liar' as she tells court of 'domestic abuse' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) EX-MOTHERWELL star Kevin Van Veen blurted out 'you're a f***ing liar' from the dock as his former girlfriend told a court of alleged domestic abuse at his hands. The 33-year-old forced the sheriff to temporarily halt his case as he continually said 'you're a liar' and 'I'm not having this, I'm not doing this' at Hamilton sheriff court today. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 The 33-year-old forced the sheriff to temporarily halt his case Credit: Kenny Ramsay 2 Prosecutors claim he repeatedly shouted, swore, threatened violence and made offensive remarks towards the woman Credit: Alan MacGregor Ewing The Dutch striker, who also played for St Mirren and Kilmarnock, is alleged to have been responsible for abuse in Lanarkshire, Inverclyde, Renfrewshire and Cancun, Mexico, leaving her 'petrified.' Prosecutors claim he repeatedly shouted, swore, threatened violence and made offensive remarks towards the woman between 2021 and 2024. He is also accused of grabbing her, pushing her off a bed when pregnant, locking her inside his home and turning up at her relatives' properties. Giving evidence via video link from elsewhere in the court building, the 33-year-old complainer, who can't be named for legal reasons, said she got together with Van Veen in 2021 and at the beginning he was 'a gentleman, charming and respectful.' But she told fiscal Scott O'Conner that Van Veen would monitor her Instagram and she blamed a 'lack of trust or insecurity' on his behalf that would 'start fights.' As she told the court about times where he would 'hold me by the wrists and pin me to the wall to prevent me leaving', Van Veen began calling her a liar from the dock. Sheriff Shirley McKenna warned him: "It's important you listen and do not interrupt. Do you understand?" The court took a ten minute break before the witness continued recalling the alleged abuse. She told the trial she would be accused of ruining his performances for Motherwell if he had not played well. She said: 'He would pin me to the wall, have me by the arm and I would say I just wanted to leave and he would say 'not until I calm down.' 'This would go on all night, sometimes for hours. 'We would go to bed and he would start again like there was a pattern. 'It would be the night before he had a football game and I would remember thinking he was nervous but it seemed to be a pattern then he would say that I kept him up all night and that is why he didn't perform.' She said she had her wrist twisted by van Veen during one incident at his then home in Uddingston, Lanarkshire. The complainer also said she feared van Veen had gone to assault her but stopped because 'it was not worth' his football career. The woman further alleged a holiday in Mexico was 'two weeks of mental torture' because of him 'shouting and screaming' in her face as well as being accused of being a 'slag and a slut' over a dress he deemed too tight. She also claimed Van Veen would 'clench his teeth and fist' towards her in anger which left her 'threatened, scared and petrified'. The goal man had been on loan at St Mirren from Dutch side Groningen but his contract with the Paisley side was ripped up following his initial court appearance last October. Van Veen, of Glasgow, denies a single charge under domestic abuse laws. The trial continues next month.
Scottish Sun
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Darts star painfully walked into toilet wall before toppling Luke Littler to reach German Grand Prix final
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GIAN VAN VEEN overcame injury to reach the German Grand Prix final - after walking into the TOILET wall! The Dutchman saw off Ross Smith 6-3 in the quarter-final with a 97.5 average and landed six of his eight attempts at doubles. 1 Gian van Veen injured himself after walking into a wall Credit: Getty World Youth champion Van Veen looked to be cruising after racing into a 4-0 lead, but Smith clawed back to 4-2 after a slow start. Van Veen was then seen visibly rubbing his right arm between every leg of the match. Commentator Dan Dawson noticed the issue during the match. He laughed and said: 'About halfway through the previous game, up in the players' room, Gian came out of the gents' toilet and walked straight into a wall. 'There's a sharp, pointy bit on the wall that really did leave its mark on him. 'He said at the time, 'Don't worry, it felt worse than it is. I'm fine'. But now I think he might be feeling it.' His co-commentator added: 'Gian is throwing his arm around a lot as he walks back from the board. 'It looks a bit uncomfortable. He was cruising at 4-0. 'Maybe he has picked up an injury because he keeps rubbing it after every visit.' Despite the discomfort, Van Veen put doubts to rest in the semi-final where he ended Luke Littler's eight match unbeaten run on the European Tour. Michael van Gerwen hits incredible nine-darter after fans spot he's made subtle change following struggles World No. 23 Van Veen produced a dazzling display to defeat the teen sensation 7-4 in Munich. 'The Giant' averaged 110 and hit two ton-plus checkouts—including a stunning 128 finish to halt Littler's momentum. But his run ended against Dutch compatriot Michael van Gerwen who came through 8-5 to claim the title. It was Van Veen's second European Tour final. The 22-year-old already claimed his first ProTour title earlier this year after winning the Players Championship Six. He said after his crushing defeat to MVG: 'I've had a phenomenal three days. 'Neither of us played our best game in the final. 'I played well on my own legs, but on Michael's throw I didn't perform, and he was the deserved winner. 'I'm a bit gutted to lose, but I'm really happy with second place, and hopefully my first European Tour title is coming soon!'
The Irish Sun
22-04-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Darts star painfully walked into toilet wall before toppling Luke Littler to reach German Grand Prix final
GIAN VAN VEEN overcame injury to reach the German Grand Prix final - after walking into the TOILET wall! The Dutchman saw off Ross Smith 6-3 in the quarter-final with a 97.5 average and landed six of his eight attempts at doubles. 1 Gian van Veen injured himself after walking into a wall Credit: Getty World Youth champion Van Veen looked to be cruising after racing into a 4-0 lead, but Smith clawed back to 4-2 after a slow start. Van Veen was then seen visibly rubbing his right arm between every leg of the match. Commentator Dan Dawson noticed the issue during the match. He laughed and said: 'About halfway through the previous game, up in the players' room, Gian came out of the gents' toilet and walked straight into a wall. READ MORE ON DARTS 'There's a sharp, pointy bit on the wall that really did leave its mark on him. 'He said at the time, 'Don't worry, it felt worse than it is. I'm fine'. But now I think he might be feeling it.' His co-commentator added: 'Gian is throwing his arm around a lot as he walks back from the board. 'It looks a bit uncomfortable. He was cruising at 4-0. Most read in Darts 'Maybe he has picked up an injury because he keeps rubbing it after every visit.' Despite the discomfort, Van Veen put doubts to rest in the semi-final where he ended Michael van Gerwen hits incredible nine-darter after fans spot he's made subtle change following struggles World No. 23 Van Veen produced a dazzling display to defeat the teen sensation 7-4 in Munich. 'The Giant' averaged 110 and hit two ton-plus checkouts—including a stunning 128 finish to halt Littler's momentum. But his run ended against Dutch compatriot Michael van Gerwen who came through 8-5 to claim the title. It was Van Veen's second European Tour final. The 22-year-old already claimed his first ProTour title earlier this year after winning the Players Championship Six. He said after his crushing defeat to MVG: 'I've had a phenomenal three days. 'Neither of us played our best game in the final. 'I played well on my own legs, but on Michael's throw I didn't perform, and he was the deserved winner. 'I'm a bit gutted to lose, but I'm really happy with second place, and hopefully my first European Tour title is coming soon!'
The Sun
22-04-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Darts star painfully walked into toilet wall before toppling Luke Littler to reach German Grand Prix final
GIAN VAN VEEN overcame injury to reach the German Grand Prix final - after walking into the TOILET wall! The Dutchman saw off Ross Smith 6-3 in the quarter-final with a 97.5 average and landed six of his eight attempts at doubles. 1 World Youth champion Van Veen looked to be cruising after racing into a 4-0 lead, but Smith clawed back to 4-2 after a slow start. Van Veen was then seen visibly rubbing his right arm between every leg of the match. Commentator Dan Dawson noticed the issue during the match. He laughed and said: 'About halfway through the previous game, up in the players' room, Gian came out of the gents' toilet and walked straight into a wall. 'There's a sharp, pointy bit on the wall that really did leave its mark on him. 'He said at the time, 'Don't worry, it felt worse than it is. I'm fine'. But now I think he might be feeling it.' His co-commentator added: 'Gian is throwing his arm around a lot as he walks back from the board. 'It looks a bit uncomfortable. He was cruising at 4-0. 'Maybe he has picked up an injury because he keeps rubbing it after every visit.' Despite the discomfort, Van Veen put doubts to rest in the semi-final where he ended Luke Littler's eight match unbeaten run on the European Tour. World No. 23 Van Veen produced a dazzling display to defeat the teen sensation 7-4 in Munich. 'The Giant' averaged 110 and hit two ton-plus checkouts—including a stunning 128 finish to halt Littler's momentum. But his run ended against Dutch compatriot Michael van Gerwen who came through 8-5 to claim the title. It was Van Veen's second European Tour final. The 22-year-old already claimed his first ProTour title earlier this year after winning the Players Championship Six. He said after his crushing defeat to MVG: 'I've had a phenomenal three days. 'Neither of us played our best game in the final. 'I played well on my own legs, but on Michael's throw I didn't perform, and he was the deserved winner. 'I'm a bit gutted to lose, but I'm really happy with second place, and hopefully my first European Tour title is coming soon!'
Wales Online
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Wales Online
Luke Littler threatens boycott as fans in crowd turn against him
Luke Littler threatens boycott as fans in crowd turn against him Luke Littler suffered a heavy 7-4 defeat at the hands of Gian van Veen in the semi-finals of the German Darts Grand Prix, and he did not look happy as he left the arena Luke Littler in action (Image: 2025 Getty Images ) Luke Littler, known to his fans as 'The Nuke', has hinted he might give competitions in Germany a miss until the European Tour's October grand finale. He encountered a tough semi-final at the German Darts Grand Prix in Munich and wasn't shy about expressing his dissatisfaction after being handed a heavy defeat by Gian van Veen. Littler had earlier secured his Monday slot by defeating young sensation Cam Crabtree on Sunday, but despite notching up impressive wins over seasoned pros Joe Cullen and Peter Wright, it was his clash with the formidable 22 year old Dutchman Van Veen that brought an abrupt halt to his success. After posting a decent average of 95.78, the world champion found himself outclassed by Van Veen's staggering 110.81 average. The crushing 7-4 victory for Van Veen saw him easily progress to the final. Article continues below Minutes following this disappointment, Littler took to Instagram to share a sombre picture from his car journey back, writing: "Shouldn't have been in Munich but had to play anyway. Next one in Germany for me is Dortmund and I am glad to say that." Luke Littler has been urged to take some time off to avoid burning himself out (Image: (Image: GETTY) ) During the tournament, which surprisingly saw parts of the crowd cheering against him, Littler encountered a different atmosphere, especially when they supported Wright instead in the quarters. After his loss to Van Veen, he ignored the crowd completely, making clear his eagerness to leave Munich behind, reports the Express. Michael van Gerwen put in a blistering display to win the tournament, where he hit a nine darter before going on to beat van Veen 8-5 in the final. A tight tussle between the Dutch pair in the tournament's showpiece saw the score level at 5-5, but Van Gerwen pulled ahead by winning three straight legs to clinch victory. Michael van Gerwen won the tournament (Image: (Image: Getty) ) The title is Van Gerwen's fourth German Darts Grand Prix crown and his 38th European Tour title. Van Gerwen's route to the final saw him throw a nine-darter during his last-16 clash with Ryan Searle, where he earned a 6-1 victory and he then defeated Ryan Joyce 6-4 later in the evening. Article continues below The Dutchman secured his spot in the final with a 7-2 win over Josh Rock, where he averaged 104.37 throughout the contest.
