Luke Littler Fires Wayne Rooney Comment After Masters Win

After a thrilling Masters victory, Luke Littler quipped about Wayne Rooney amid boos.

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Luke Littler Fires Wayne Rooney Comment After Masters Win

In the 2026 Winmau World Masters final held on 31 January, England’s Luke Littler edged Belgium’s Mike De Decker 6‑4 to clinch his first major title. The win was tempered by a hostile crowd that booed him as he walked the stage. Littler responded by joking that the boos were like Wayne Rooney’s 2010 World Cup rant, drawing a sharp comparison that surprised fans. The remark drew mixed reactions online, with supporters praising his humor and critics calling it a poor taste. The tournament, played in the UK, marked a high point of Littler’s career, boosting his ranking and earning him a new sponsorship deal.

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Luke LittlerWayne RooneyWinmau World MastersdartsMike De Decker