Luke Littler reveals the five words Michael van Gerwen said to him seconds after 17-year-old won World Championship
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LUKE LITTLER revealed the five-word message Michael van Gerwen told him immediately after their PDC World Darts Championship final. The Nuke, 17, became the youngest world champion in history with his thrilling 7-3 victory over MVG. Littler surged into a commanding 4-0 lead before getting over the line, sealing the win with D16.
![[Luke Littler became darts' world champion aged just 17]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/NINTCHDBPICT000961328031.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
He then let the waterworks run as he broke down in tears in celebration on the Ally Pally stage. After taking a moment to try and wrap his head around his achievement, Littler walked back across to shake hands with Van Gerwen. The pair embraced and Mighty Mike was spotted talking into Littler's ear as the youngster wiped his face before shaking hands with the officials and collecting his darts.
![[Michael van Gerwen whispered a message into his ear at the end]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/image_c6abe7.png?strip=all&w=960)
There were more words exchanged between the pair before they both spoke publicly - Sky having to apologise for Van Gerwen's language again - and Littler got his hands on the iconic Sid Waddell Trophy. And now the new champion exposed the classy, magnanimous message from his defeated rival telling him to soak it up and not suppress his emotions.
![[Littler sealed victory with D16 to win 7-3]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/luke-littler-england-celebrates-winning-961327769.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Littler told talkSPORT: "Yeah, he said just enjoy it. "But then he went over slightly to the side, and he said, 'Keep crying boy, keep crying.'. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS. "He's like 30-odd years old and I'm 17, but to break his record is crazy.
![[He broke down in tears as the magnitude started to sink in]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/luke-littler-reacts-winning-paddy-961327857.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
