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Sports · 3 April 2026

Darts player Van Veen says Littler was 'out of order'

Darts player Van Veen says Littler was 'out of order'

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Tempers flared on stage during a recent darts match, leading to a public disagreement between two players. Gian van Veen beat Luke Littler 6-5 in a quarterfinal game, which ended Littler's hopes for a third consecutive Premier League victory. Van Veen said Littler was "out of order" for celebrating his missed double 15, while Littler later posted crying-with-laughter emojis.

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