Luke Littler reveals three-word message David Beckham sent him after World Championship win
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Luke Littler has made history by becoming the youngest ever world darts champion after defeating Michael van Gerwen 7-3 in the PDC World Championship final at Alexandra Palace.
The 17-year-old sensation dominated the three-time world champion in a one-sided final on Friday night.
Littler raced to a commanding 4-0 lead before fending off a fightback from the Dutch champion to secure his first world title.
The teenage prodigy was in tears after throwing the winning dart on double 16 to claim the coveted Sid Waddell trophy.
Luke Littler has revealed the message David Beckham sent him after winning the World Championship
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Among those congratulating the teenage champion was Manchester United legend David Beckham, who sent a personal message to the lifelong United fan.
Littler revealed to Sky Sports that Beckham's message simply read: "Wow, well done."
The new world champion responded with a simple "thank you" to the former England captain, who left Old Trafford four years before Littler was born.
Speaking about receiving recognition from Beckham, Littler told Sky Sports: "Goes to show how well I've done for the sport.
"Not only for myself but the other hundreds of professionals out there."
"But just to see the likes of David Beckham watching, it feels crazy," added the teenage champion.
The message highlighted the widespread impact Littler has had on darts, with his historic achievement capturing attention well beyond the sport's traditional audience.
Sixteen-time world champion Phil Taylor also praised Littler's "fantastic performance" in becoming "Champion of the World."
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Luke Littler became world champion after beating Michael van Gerwen
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Littler's World Championship victory caps off a remarkable year in which he won 10 titles in 2024, including the Premier League and Grand Slam of Darts.
The triumph has secured him £500,000 in prize money and elevated him to second place in the PDC Order of Merit.
After just one year as a professional, Littler has already amassed £1,118,500 from ranking events.
Only last year's world champion Luke Humphries has earned more on the two-year Order of Merit.
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