Luke Littler row continues as Gian van Veen makes feelings clear on his rival
Littler has denied celebrating the missed dart, but Van Veen remains firm in his assessment that the world champion's conduct was 'childish'
www.gbnews.comHere’s the latest on Littler vs. Van Veen:
- The spat remains a hot topic in early 2026, with multiple outlets reporting that Gian van Veen stands by his criticism while signaling a willingness to move on from the incident, depending on future events.[4][5]
- Luke Littler has publicly said the time to move on, while acknowledging the tension, and some sources note he hasn’t ruled out settling things on the dartboard if needed.[3][7]
- Reactions from pundits and fans suggest a potentially frosty atmosphere if they meet again, especially in Rotterdam, but both players have indicated a focus on performance going forward.[1][4]
If you’d like, I can pull a concise timeline of key moments and quotes from these reports, or summarize each outlet’s stance side-by-side. I can also search for any fresh developments from events after Rotterdam for the latest updates.