World Darts Championship finalist Gian van Veen has declared he cares 'little' about Luke Littler's thoughts following their tense Premier League Darts quarter-final in Manchester. The world champion alleged Littler was a 'bad loser' and his conduct was 'out of order' after missing a match dart in the deciding leg, gesturing angrily at Littler celebrating in front of the home crowd. Littler missed his chance to throw, and Van Veen wrapped up the win, though not before Littler made a crying gesture and exchanged a brief handshake.

Speaking to Viaplay, Van Veen stated they hadn't spoken, Littler hadn't approached him, and his social media reaction was seen as funny. 'I care little about what he thinks of me,' Van Veen added, noting their next meeting isn't until Brighton. Littler, the 19-year-old local favorite, had surged to the top of the standings but was ended prematurely by Van Veen, who had struggled since Dublin.