US EditionLuke Littler Shares New Video After Retirement Fears Caused by Darts Statement - Manchester Evening News
- Luke Littler, an 18-year-old darts player from Warrington, announced on social media on Thursday that he is taking a step back from the sport.
- He made this difficult decision after two full on years, during which he debuted in the Premier League at 17 and became the youngest to win the World Championships at 18.
- Littler shared a cryptic Instagram video with sombre piano music showing him leaving his arrows on a seat covered by his purple jersey, implying his playing days might be pausing.
- He expressed his gratitude to fans for their incredible encouragement throughout the past two years and humorously mentioned that he might spend his £200,000 prize money on FIFA points, highlighting his well-known enthusiasm for the football video game series.
- Despite stepping back, Littler will continue competing, facing Joe Cullen on Saturday, indicating the break may be a shift in focus rather than full retirement.
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Luke Littler has announced that he will be “taking a step back” in order to pursue “something he loves”. In a cryptic video posted on X on Thursday (18 September), the reigning world darts champion reflected on his “awesome career”, adding that he “couldn’t ask much better for myself”. Listing off some of his accomplishments, the 18-year-old thanked fans for a "phenomenal two years” but admitted it was time to step away. “It'll shock some people…
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