How Luke Littler celebrated incredible World Darts Championship win as he beams at message from hero David Beckham
01/04/2025 07:36 AM
LUKE LITTLER’S mobile phone went into meltdown amid a flurry of congratulation messages – but one stood out amongst them all.
Littler – still only 17 – became darts’ youngest world champion of all time after beating Michael van Gerwen in the PDC final.
And he revealed his phone went berserk when he switched it back on having been flooded with messages.
Littler said: "Just went back. Turned my phone off airplane mode.
“I think I lost 20 per cent of my battery by the time the notification cames through. I replied to so many people.
“Then it was a case of going to asleep and getting prepared for today."
Littler – an avid Manchester United fan – beamed as he opened up on receiving a text from football hero David Beckham.
He said: "Obviously, David Beckham messaged. He said: 'Great, well done.'"
Littler’s career earnings have now soured past £1MILLION since turning professional only 12 months ago.
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But he admitted to having “no idea” how he would spend the £500,000 prize he won after defeating Van Gerwen 7-3.
Littler is eyeing the World No1 spot and hopes to one day surpass the great Phil Taylor.
He said: "I want to become one of the best of all time.
“It will take however many times. Phil Taylor won many. I know Michael has won 100-plus titles.
“But for myself, I want to win as much as I can."
