The Belgian darts star was at the centre of football brawl (Image: James Fearn/Getty Images)

Kim Huybrechts makes his return to the World Darts Championship on Thursday night, facing Arno Merk in the opening round.

The Belgian darts star will be hoping the Ally Pally faithful rally behind him as he graces the famous venue a year after enduring a horrific assault following a football match. Huybrechts required surgical intervention for a fractured shoulder in May 2024 after attending a cup final clash in Belgium between Royal Antwerp and Union Saint-Gilloise.

The Hurricane supports Antwerp and was heading home after watching his team suffer a 1-0 loss in the Belgian Cup at the King Baudouin Stadium. But Huybrechts and a friend were set upon by opposing fans whilst travelling thro

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