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Michael van Gerwen gave a humorous response to Luke Littler’s tears after the latter’s magnificent triumph at the PDC World Darts Championship.
The 17-year-old prodigy outclassed the three-time world champion 7-3 in Friday’s final, making history by breaking Van Gerwen’s record as the youngest-ever champion by seven years.
Littler couldn’t hold back his emotions, crying after securing his victory with double 16 as the Dutchman showed sportsmanship by comforting the teenager and offering advice.
At the post-match press conference, Littler shared that Van Gerwen’s initial words to him were: “Keep crying boy!” He recalled further details: “After it I think he said, ‘Well done’, but when we were on the side, he obviously saw me crying he said, ‘Keep crying boy!'”
Despite his defeat, the 35-year-old was full of commendation for Littler, reports the Mirror. Reflecting on the teen’s supreme talent, he said: “I’m 35, he’s 17. Every 17 years, a star gets born.
“He deserves it, he played well. It hurts, but that’s how it should be. If it doesn’t hurt, you’re not going to be a sportsman. I have to move on and make sure I keep playing better.”
Van Gerwen looked back regretfully at his slow start in the final which allowed Littler to swiftly take a 4-0 lead that ultimately set the stage for the championship outcome. “I went 4-0 behind and after that I thought I wasn’t doing myself any justice, but that’s the way it is,” he conceded.
Luke Littler Hometown Warrington England UK
At the age of 17, Luke Littler has won the PDC World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace in London.
He crushed three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen 7-3 to take home the trophy and £500,000 prize money.
Luke was born in the little Cheshire town of Runcorn in 2007, but moved to Warrington when he was six.
His favourite takeaway in the area is called Hot Spot, which now has a wrap named after him for other customers to enjoy.
He’s a Manchester United fan
While he supports his local rugby team Warrington Wolves, when it comes to football, Luke is a huge Man Utd supporter.
He even got the opportunity to meet United legend Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford about a week after his first World Championship final in 2024.
He said it was a big moment for him, who started supporting the team two years before Fergie left in 2013.
But Luke said it was even more thrilling for his dad, who has supported Man Utd all his life and watched them win the treble (winning three titles in one season) in 1999.
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Congrats again, you are a great man in the darts sports , Marco Heyrman
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