Luke Littler has told Ricardo Pietreczko to 'get out' after their recent bust-up at the Belgian Darts Open.
Littler beat his rival, who is known by the nickname 'Pikachu', 7-3 in the semi-finals of the tournament before securing glory with a 8-7 victory over Rob Cross.
However, tempers flared during the contest with Pietreczko getting up close to Littler as they exchanged words.
Explaining the incident at the time, the German said: "I really appreciate the fact that he can play a game like that at such an age. But I hope his arrogance punishes him."
Luke Littler and Ricardo Pietreczko clashed while playing in Belgium earlier this month
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And Littler has now recalled the clash while speaking on the Happy Hour podcast, insisting there was a misunderstanding.
He said: "He was chatting in German and then said: 'Don't do it again.'
"I said: 'What?' I knew it was the 147 checkout. I went treble 19, double tops, and then Bull.
"But I missed the tops. Then I hit the 25. The next leg, he gave the finger-wagging to the crowd. I started laughing.
"I won the next four legs and the game and then he wasn't happy about it. Get out."
Pietrczko did, to his credit, apologise for criticising Littler and said he had 'overreacted' to his defeat.
"Hi fans! I wanted to apologise for my behaviour on stage," he noted.
"I was really proud of reaching the semi finals but got a little bit too emotional and overreacted in the game.
"Sorry Luke Littler and big respect for what you achieved! And usually I am also a fans of fancy checkouts.
"Looking forward to the Pro Tours in Germany next week! Thanks for your support! Yours, Pikachu."
Littler has impressed during the course of his darts career so far, showing he's got what it takes to challenge with the very best the sport has to offer.
But he's eager to try showcasing his football skills, too, and is interested in playing in Soccer Aid later this year.
"100 per cent. I’ve seen they have only got about 10 people down, so if they are watching – get me in," he said.
"I’m definitely not playing in goal if I play for Soccer Aid. Up front."
While Littler has embraced fame, however, it's not always easy for the 17-year-old.
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Luke Littler told Ricardo Pietreczko to 'get out' after their recent bust-up
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He says sometimes he wants to just 'go home' and away from it all, insisting the reaction from fans can be 'over the top'.
“If I’m out, I don’t mind doing a few (photos) but when it gets too much, I just want to go home then," he said.
"I went to a (rugby league) testimonial game for one of the boys who have been at the club for 10 years.
"That was just mayhem. That wasn’t even a full stadium.
“But I’ve to get out there and live my life. I don’t mind taking a few (pictures) but it does get over the top.
Luke Littler wants to play in Soccer Aid with the teenager up for temporarily changing sports
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"I can’t even go out without someone noticing me. As soon as I step on my doorstep.”
Littler is set to resume Premier League action on Thursday night, with the teenager set for another exciting showdown with Luke Humphries.
Humphries famously beat Littler in the final of the World Darts Championship in January, though has struggled against his teenage rival in their contests since.
