Ice-cold Luke Littler REACTION to altercation with Ricardo Pietreczko! 🥶

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Luke Littler reflects on winning the Belgian Darts Open and talks through an altercation with Ricardo Pietreczko on his way to the title.
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[@lewisharvey9109]

Pikachu 100% broke whatever screen he watched this on😂

[@benbrown5868]

With his thunderbolt

[@bdubya2443]

@@benbrown5868 😂😂

[@ZimmyantzGaming]

Prickachu must be crying.

[@Anu_Sol]

It's super effective!

[@Induna123]

The irony is Pikachu looks like a petulant teenager and Luke the grown adult

[@Awoken85]

No false pretenses, no bitterness, no hatred, all natural. How is this guy only 17yrs old? What an absolute class young man 👏🏻

[@darylhammerquist5961]

Id like to know what that german dude said to him after the match...Littler didnt look to thrilled with him. Almost like he responded like...look at this clown..just my observation.

[@cookieking1996]

Ikr.. I thought he was 38

[@chassis1651]

@@darylhammerquist5961 apparently he said something about Luke being egotistical because he went for a cool checkout instead of a standard one, so pathetic

[@pin9r]

He probably isn’t 😅

[@dagg310]

littler is 17...looks 30 and pickachu is 29 and looks 16...and acts like a 12 year old

[@noelmadden1920]

"The German". Wiley old Mike not taking any chances with his pronunciation 😂

[@paulmeaden5731]

@noelmadden1920 polish name

[@salimoneus]

he could have easily pronounced his first name at least. i think it was intentional as a sign of disrespect, due to his lousy behavior. he's barely worth acknowledging, and he pretty much sucks. well played imo :D

[@Shadow-km4tu]

@@salimoneusoriginally in the clip luke asks if he’s talking about Ricardo but the interviewer says no he’s talking about pickachu( I have no idea how to spell his name) and sky sports edited it out of the video cuz of all the comments about the interviewer not knowing anything about darts

[@liamthomas9622]

Cool Hand Luke ❌ Cool Head Luke ✅

[@OllieFC.]

Wrong Luke

[@liamthomas9622]

@@OllieFC. I know, that's why I had a cross next to cool hand Luke. Because it isn't that Luke...

[@hhhmmmmmmmm]

@@liamthomas9622No Head Ollie. Jk people, calm down, lol

[@erickohler8590]

Ce Pikachu a une tête de psychopathe ! Bravo luke, bonne continuation 👍

[@Induna123]

@@liamthomas9622 Luke the Littler

[@fredm5245]

Just keep doing what you are doing Luke. Enjoying following you.

[@johnrobinson4404]

Darts fans who have supported the game for years are being rewarded with an epic player who makes EVERYONE raise their games. BRILLIANT fans showing how it shouid be done.

[@welshwoody217]

Most fans and players I know from the last 30 years stopped watching darts. Boards are too easy to play on, fans are mostly clueless football fans and in general its all just a money making thing now. Long gone are the good old days of darts.

[@morganking4166]

@@welshwoody217old darts players are nowhere near the level of today, the whole sport has gone up a level in the last 10-20 years, how can that not be exciting to watch??

[@welshwoody217]

@@morganking4166 wrong. Go and look at the darts they used back in the day, the width of the wires and the fact they were round and held in with staples. I wouldn't expect you youngens to understand as you all think you know everything without even experiencing it.

[@ThomasJohansson-zd6ku]

Everyone else raise their standard now when Luke came into this dartworld...😅 Unbelievable 😮

[@joshmarlowe46]

Can't top the period from 2006-17

[@ajney6756]

This kid is so impressive and I love rooting for him! Class act and so calm!!

[@metoo3702]

Was disrecptful himself in a few revent matches too....Doesn't like losing.. Amazing talent though

[@pooley93]

​@metoo3702 shouldn't like loosing either.😅

[@lilacfloyd]

@@pooley93 Losing.

[@petershortland478]

​@@metoo3702 he wasn't disrespectful he was just disappointed he didn't perform

[@Mayberrino]

He’s 17 and he literally has the mental toughness and approach of a seasoned veteran already. Hats off to the lad. Absolutely love watching him. He’s given the sport the spark it needed and believe me, his journey is far from over

[@FraserThorburn-wr8st]

He needs to show respect to get it back

[@AlastairBarker]

plus he didnt look mentally tough when he lost to MVG , HE LOOKED LIKE AN IMMATURE BRAT!

[@herringboneflooring3861]

​@@FraserThorburn-wr8stHe needs to lose weight. A lot of it. He's so fat.

[@enlightenedone7141]

Couldnt have put it better!!!

[@Steamy1223]

Glad to see he’s got the under armour hoodie back

[@thadonis3516]

So he nearly hit a 147 and a 9 darter the same night.

[@musicste2345]

He did a 160 Finnish last night too

[@eclectica1]

And nearly bowled a 300 and pitched a perfect game. Don't forget that part!

[@michaelhayward2042]

The highest woman I checked out think she's 86?

[@tostrmofo6686]

@@Mark-Varley4051for me 160 is the 'easiest' of the 2 treble finishes. Most players best treble is t20 and a lot of players also have the d20 in their top3 doubles, I'd say at a level you start hitting occasional 180s you mostly train double 20/16/12/10/8/Bull/5/4 - at least I do. and I'd say 160 is only a tiny bit harder than 180, while 141 with switching target 2 times is one of the hardest 2 treble finishes were no Bullseye is needed.

[@ronnylee1520]

The nuke.

[@darylhammerquist5961]

Dude is gonna be crushing competition for a long time!

[@jeffoleg4881]

😂

[@attilanemeth6806]

I guess he will have to loose some weight, mostly because of his bending-in throwing style, if he wants to avoid back problems. And overall health of course.

[@Roobadoon]

@@attilanemeth6806he’s 17 he hasn’t even stopped growing yet and darts player are always unfit how are you envious over a teenager because he has a bigger wallet than you already 😂

[@attilanemeth6806]

@@Roobadoon who said that I'm envious? 😅 I'm actually rooting for this guy, that's why I wrote that.

[@attilanemeth6806]

@@Roobadoon And look at the top players now. They're not unfit anymore, at least few of them. Guess it's a big factor, that for example Cool Hand Luke improved so much. Gezzy, Joe Cullen etc.

[@susanblackman2190]

Very mature young man.Holds no bitterness against anyone.All round fantastic darts player.Made darts exciting to watch again. Well done Luke 😊❤x

[@illusionsstage3254]

I havent followed darts for over a decade.... since Littler came on the scene i follow all of his games... what a phenomenon... keep it up Luke!

[@davidupton3175]

Why is it called arrogant when you can do what you can do with relative ease. I'm in my late sixties and admire his extraordinary talent.

[@mostynf]

It’s impressive how he’s pushed on since the world championship and backed up his talent, he’s actually living up to the hype around him and showing he’s more than just a kid who hit a run of form for two weeks in December/January.

[@Mz-fi3tl]

A darting genius

[@357badger]

Hes 17 and over 10 in this sport, gift without hard work means nothing

[@death2america694]

More like farting genius 😂

[@Mz-fi3tl]

@@death2america694 obviously you don't play or watch much darts

[@bladethevamp]

⁠@@357badgerI’m not sure what you’re saying, are you saying he hasn’t worked hard and he’s just gifted so his success is meaningless ?

[@enlightenedone7141]

No doubt at all

[@davidmurray4677]

Luke littler doing a Micah Richards by bursting onto the scene

[@dnbmania]

​@@RC-ei5xithat's disrespectful to big Meeks cmon man

[@welshwoody217]

Keeps on with his diet he will burst very soon

[@JL-xz3zf]

@@RC-ei5xi Youngest ever defender for England I would say that's bursting onto the scene wouldn't you?

[@stixzadinia8584]

​@@JL-xz3zf keep telling yourself that 😂😂😂😂

[@JL-xz3zf]

@@stixzadinia8584 I don’t need to 3 champions league participation’s = goat

[@billycasper289]

Rob cross is class act

[@oisinmaccumhaill7037]

How Pikachu thought he was going to come out of that exchange looking like the good guy is beyond me. You got beat by a better player, mate. Take your beating and move along like everyone else.

[@Grumszy]

That German darts player may regret saying that to Luke at next big darts match.

[@maxstorm486]

What did he say?

[@kapitanvollsuff6672]

​@@maxstorm486He Made a post on Instagram saying that he hopes, that Luke's arrogance haunts him Back. (I'm sorry for Potential mistakes, english isn't my native language)

[@jackpot1495]

He’ll be boo’d on every throw.

[@strickers07]

kids electric that final yesterday and his match against heta thats just the last 8 days

[@christopherrichardson5352]

My goodness what a class act this young man is. He is a joy to watch on and off the dart board. Can't wait to see what he does next and there truly isn't a thing he isn't capable of!!! ☢☢☢

[@martynreed9811]

Three nine darters so far this year and it's only March, some players don't even perform three nine darters in their career, this young lad is phenomenal, for sure a future world champion

[@theveryfirst]

We love you, Luke. Dont let anyone upset you. Which you dont! Awesome job. Best of luck in your career. People dont see the hard work you put in.

[@MrStevo626]

Really growing on me is Luke. Just is himself, love him 🙏

[@paulbrett3]

This is the best ever thing in darts for me, a new star who is amazing, who is not getting wound up by his opponents bad antics like Pikachu. Hope Luke wins lots this year, he is a great watch.

[@damienkearns3654]

Handled it with class, doing great things, keep it up young man 👏🏻

[@bisayanglaaganvlog105]

the important thing is Behavior you can respect each other.. i salute you Luke❤❤❤❤

[@TP-sf5mk]

Always wary of getting behind hype jobs, but this kid is different. Handles every situation with aplomb. Even the loses. Respect

[@dannypriestley4675]

Keep using the force Luke 😃

[@norgeball3971]

Let me take a moment to apologise in the name of German darts. That was totally inappropriate behaviour from Ricardo. He just came across as a sore loser. I understand the match meant a lot to him but he clearly wasn’t the better player - just shake his hand, say thanks and leave. It‘s not what the sport is about, but Luke took it well and he‘s shown class. All the best to him in the future👍

[@knutvoberg4236]

Apologise IN THE NAME OF GERMAN DARTS?

[@140pro]

Keep it going Luke, you’ve made darts exciting to watch again! Well done young man👏

[@mikethestoner]

So exciting to watch this lad grow as a player hes so good already and its insane he is gonna be very very hard to play never mind beat come 10 years time

[@chrisphallheatlover9848]

Great interview 👍

[@berniecoles2337]

What a mature young man to handle the stardom that’s become of him in such a dignified manner. An ambassador of the sport that will no doubt benefit both him and darts in general.

[@OnTheHeadFootballLive]

note to self, check first and last name always 🤣

[@calebsmith2051]

so grown up , i love the way he just shrugs it off and he not the same as every over dart player he as his own way of finishing, i cant wait to see him do 150 finish 3 darts in the bullseye ,

[@AlastairBarker]

SO GROWN UP????????????????????????/ MY ARSE HE IS.

[@Proper-Kernow]

one thing many overlook is littlers 180's. he hit 30 during the tournament, but could of been more if not for the fact he drops to treble 19 on nine dart attempts.

[@mikenevo]

This lad should never change, no matter what his opponents think of him

[@bailyboorocks.browne6390]

Good Lad. Well Done. Stay Focused, Stay Head strong, Head Up Mate your smashing it.👍👍👏👏👏 Little Legend.

[@zulu1875]

Hi Littler ✋

[@ENoch-lk3jj]

That’s clever 😂

[@shanefitzgerald1808]

​@@ENoch-lk3jjNaaa 😂😂😂😂

[@pin9r]

No way 😂🙈

[@andypalin3287]

How is Luke so level headed at his age! 😵

[@jimtheyid]

Absolutely class lad,long may it continue.

[@CTFC44]

Never change Luke. You are fine the way you are. Haters are gonna hate, just ignore them. They are jealous losers. You are smashing it! 🔥🔥🔥🔥👌🏻

[@jamesdoyle3885]

A nice a lad and a great player. Wish him all the best!

[@stevenbatley8666]

Brilliant Luke,don't change stay as you are,in our house we don't miss a match👍

[@JOHNNY-zx1lc]

"A target or a dartboard on your back?" He should have said bullseye on your back 😅

[@joshuasnook1206]

😆

[@Jess88363]

😂😂

[@ollielynch4733]

Hard not to like this lad. I hope he finds every success.

[@dangosypethau]

Well done LL. Keep doing it your way.

[@MichaelParkinson-wz1nh]

Ze German iz ze badz lozer, but credit Rob Cross he knew he had witnessed something very special and showed how to lose graciously. Great sportsmanship.👍🎯🔥💯.

[@mauricemcilwaine8470]

What a nice young guy. I love watching him.

[@ALLFORONE963]

This great young man has the opportunity to win more then taylor. So let's hope he does it and always be in his corner he is a remarkable young man

[@ahoy96]

He used to live down my street his parents still do love em

[@ashbohgan2022]

The Northern lad done proud. Nothing like a northerner. Build different.

[@thorael]

luke littler brings me back to the steel-darts, and i am more than happy with that :)

[@seanlinesteammvg4967]

For those who criticise this lad clearly aren't darts fans he's been a breath of fresh air brining in new fans and making more kids Wana take up our beutifull sport don't judge the lad he's just doing what he loves appreciate it people

[@darrengoulding-nk6gn]

Yes luke the nuke qauilty mate love watching you and we'll done on winning the Belgian darts final the crowd are very respectable

[@kanthony9154]

This is what Mvg is warning everyone of

[@semperperatus11]

What is he warning everyone of

[@mrtony80]

@@semperperatus11this

[@tomb8731]

@@semperperatus11 think hes refering to the media constantly hammering Luke

[@Darts-kh2rs]

Ye cauze mvg is jel Thats why lol he aint doing it for luke lol littler been sponsored by athony joshua promotions company, also toyota cars and boobooman,, mvg is fed up he never had sll this

[@firelordplayz]

@@Darts-kh2rs What are you on?? MVG is a contender for the GOAT and already in the top 3 greatest players to ever play, not to mention he's extremely successful and a multimillionaire lol. He has nothing to be jealous of. Maybe some players who are barely surviving are indeed jealous, but definitely not MVG.

[@simonmartin4256]

How anyone can think this kid is arrogant is beyond me ...class act

[@Caziolin]

I'm new to darts,and i really can't understand why Pikachu was so angry...for me my opponent can close the match in the way he wants,really i can't understand...if pikachu was with De sousa with the triple double 20,how he would behave ?!?

[@sandraharris3605]

He was acting like a clown

[@Caziolin]

@@sandraharris3605 really...i love the way that Rob Cross show his sportsmanship,not like pietreczko

[@sandraharris3605]

@Caziolin aw I like Cross he wasn't a sore looser and he was happy for luke

[@Caziolin]

@@sandraharris3605 yes! I like the sportsmanship of Rob!

[@anne-marie3811]

The German embarrassed himself

[@hearmenow909]

Just like WW2

[@AIJimmybad]

​@@hearmenow909lol

[@Nerex7]

Bro this is about darts. How negative is your IQ to bring a WW comment in here@@hearmenow909

[@CreedM8]

Not the first time 😂

[@enjoyurlifetv]

@@hearmenow909yes he did, but your comment is terrible

[@wezhickling7705]

Can check out how ever you like. Go on Luke. I was at the Leicestershire vs Merseyside game. Just before your name was known by none dart fans. Didn’t have the balls to speak to you but patted you on the back as you walked passed after your game. Wish I’d have spoke to you now. Both united fans. Keep up the good work Luke

[@thadonis3516]

Littler almost hit 2 neins in one night.

[@mikejones-go8vz]

Very good 😂

[@piman9280]

..... and Pikachu literally *spoke* a few neins!

[@Watts378]

If that was in a pub, Picachu would be picking up his teeth from the floor.

[@piman9280]

Then he couldn't pick a chew.

[@MrToddy31]

He is a top lad

[@ohtripleeyt9309]

He the reason i started watching darts top darts player

[@steveosborne8139]

Good luck for the future fella I hope you do well.

[@karlhale2784]

Well Done Luke !

[@StewartyMac]

You would think, as a national sports presenter, if you're going to do a segment involving a player, at least attempt to pronounce his name correctly. 'The German' is fine to use after you've mentioned his name the first time. But then it's Sky Sports, if it's not English, they don't care.

[@salimoneus]

hah i think he did it intentionally as a sign of disrespect, due to his lousy behavior. plus the guy sucks. well done if you ask me.

[@K_j_M]

What you whining for... You appear to be Scottish

[@jimbob831]

Such a good bloke for 17 years old …. Legend , good luck Luke

[@dirkwehrhahn5354]

Pikachu is not his real Name "Vollpfosten " we call him in Germany 😂

[@pauldashwood2897]

As Corporal jones once said …they don’t like it up them …..keep going son 😊

[@chiganuggoo9929]

What a talent. Fair play to him.

[@Betclubmatt]

This guy gonna smash records

[@spookybizzle]

Littler is a class above what many aspire to be.. take notes.. let him cook!

[@ZETKODJ]

Classy from Luke

[@MrSimonb1471]

The interviewer clearly got no idea what the he’s talking about

[@garysmith9985]

Yes. Embarrassing to watch

[@piman9280]

DEI recruit.

[@Hometruths29]

Just another box ticking diversity hire.

[@PaulBriden]

Just keep doing what you are doing and finish how you want to.....Ignore the Jealousy !!!!!!!

[@LessieHorak]

No false pretenses, no bitterness, no hatred, all natural. How is this guy only 17yrs old? What an absolute class young man

[@AlastairBarker]

SHUT UP NOW.

[@andyfisher2534]

Keep ur head, stay focused, don't get cocky n you'll smash darts for many years

[@wellteazm]

Great guy! ❤🎉 well done and lots more to win! 😅

[@kennethmunro7480]

Different class 🎯👏👏🙌🙌

[@Dazjets180]

He will become a darting legend like Phil Taylor Eric Bristow Barney etc 🎯🎯

[@ivansmart8536]

Don't forget mvg lol

[@user-cn1qd4ev2y]

Done him dirty on the thumbnail

[@NautiusMaximus]

Top lad

[@JimSmith-jb5yf]

Everybody calm down he is a new talent, let him develop !

[@ianpoulter1442]

Great audio sky for my £78 a month direct debit 😂Does anyone know semaphore?

[@shaundavies4741]

Pikachu man needs his hard drive checking

[@misfit2022]

I remember when Rod Harrington, who was the first I saw hitting tops tops, rubbing a few people up the wrong way but hey it’s 501 and no one ever said you can’t utilise everything on the board. RP may regret that outburst as it was unprofessional.

[@user-zc8ff4hj1i]

What a guy.

[@carlosdeno]

Ricardo is known for throwing his toys out of the pram, his behavior is nothing new. Great crowd in Belgium, the whistling clowns could learn a lot.

[@knutvoberg4236]

Because you mention the whistling idiots: Ricardo is actually known for repeatedly arguing with these people and emphasizing that he doesn't want to win that way. He seems to have a very strong sense of justice - but the fact that he said something to Luke about his arrogance and later wrote something was really inappropriate. If Luke wants to take nonsensical checkout routes, that's to the advantage of his opponent. What Luke says in the video is also obvious nonsense - he hardly ever hits tops (the statistics show that) - of course it was about getting under Ricardo's skin - it's a shame that Ricardo fell for it. What Luke does is absolute nxt lvl sht from a sporting point of view. Unfortunately, so is his attitude ...

[@nuntana2]

Keep at it, young un. Don’t let the oddballs and jealous folk get you down. 👍

[@StuWoodall85]

Legend 👌🏼🎯

[@Kelly-xg7kd]

Pure class

[@philhardy6470]

Congratulations Luke, brilliant win, awesome 9 darter. There’s more weight on a set of 23g darts than what is on Ricardo

[@London508]

Tell him you will fight him on the beaches

[@Mz-fi3tl]

Some Phil Taylor and van gerwin in him have you noticed there all the same hight

[@user-yt5il3yi1z]

Mvg is not.

[@Mz-fi3tl]

@@user-yt5il3yi1z roughly the same hight I think body dynamics must be part of a darting geniuses make up

[@knutvoberg4236]

MvG is taller than Taylor and the kid.

[@RobbieLee90]

PikaChewing on his sour grapes

[@rudk2421]

He probably will be the first darts player to throw a 8-darter.

[@bobsquashv2742]

Mate that's not possible. Silly.

[@piman9280]

@@bobsquashv2742 What about a game of 401? That could be done in 7. BTW, I think the original commenter was probably joking.

[@gary1961]

I've thrown a 6-dart 301 double off, double finish. 160 away, followed by a 141 finish. Back in 1985. All the darts team bought my ale for the rest of the night. My best at 501 is 11 darts. Three 140s followed by an 81 finish.

[@davidlloyd-cx3er]

Top lad 😂😂

[@Paul-ry5cx]

100%......Luke is handling things better than people twice his age...i just wish i was this mature when i was 17.