Latest News About Littler Van Veen Spat

Here’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.