Luke Littler reveals the class message he received from Manchester United legend David Beckham
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Luke Littler believes the message of congratulations he received from David Beckham after his triumph at the World Darts Championship only serves to emphasise the impact he has had on the sport. The 17-year-old sensation beat Van Gerwen 7-3 in a one-sided final to become the youngest ever world champion.
![[Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dave Shopland/Shutterstock (15067187cq) Luke Littler celebrates after throwing winning dart PDC World Darts Championship, Day 16, London, UK - 03 Jan 2025]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEI_234913510-a5da.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
Victory consolidates his position as the top dog in the sport and avenges the final defeat he suffered to Luke Humphries on debut last year. Littler was in tears after throwing the winning dart to claim what will surely be the first of many world titles.
![[Paddy Power 2025 World Darts Championship Luke Littler ENG celebrates winning the Final Match against Michael van Gerwen NED not in picture by kissing the Sid Waddell trophy during the 2025 Paddy Power World Darts Championship final at Alexandra Palace, London, United Kingdom on 3 January 2025. Editorial use only , Copyright: xIanxStephenx PSI-21046-0053, Credit:IMAGO/Ian Stephen / Avalon]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEI_234912344-2567.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
He has spent the last 12 months proving that breakthrough run was not a fluke, winning 10 titles in 2024, including the Premier League and Grand Slam of Darts. But this was the big one he wanted and it validates all the hype that has surrounded him over the last 12 months.
The sporting world at large rushed to congratulate Littler, including Manchester United legend David Beckham. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video. Up Next. An ardent United fan, himself, the former England captain’s words would have been particularly meaningful to Littler, even though Beckham left his boyhood club for Real Madrid four years before the new world darts champion was born.
‘It goes to show how well I’ve done for the sport,’ Littler told Sky Sports, reflecting on the significance of receiving praise from Beckham. ‘Not only for myself but for the other hundreds of professionals out there but just to see the likes of David Beckham watching it it feels crazy.’.
