Luke Littler announces career break: the real reason became known.

Luke Littler takes a break from darts due to Xbox advertisement

According to The Sun: Luke Littler announced his intention to take a 'step back' in his darts career, causing a stir among fans. The reason for this decision became known on Thursday after a video appeared on his social media, where he hinted at a possible end to his professional activity.

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It is now clear why he made this decision: Luke appeared in an Xbox advertisement, hinting at a desire to spend more time on his second passion - video games.

Known as an EA FC enthusiast, formerly FIFA, Littler participated in the Xbox commercial for FC26, which is set to be released next week. It seems he is ready to spend a lot of time on this game.

The advertisement starts with his announcement of a break from darts.

“Some people may be shocked that I decided to step back. It wasn't an easy decision. Now I want to focus on something I really love.”

In the video, Littler walks through a nursing home wearing a robe with the Xbox logo and meets a friend, streamer Angry Ginge, who is playing chess with a resident of the facility.

Then they head to the gaming room, where Luke turns on his Xbox to play FC26.

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After the shocking announcement on Thursday, many fans speculated that Littler took a break from darts to enjoy video games.

“I had a great career. I couldn't ask for anything better for myself. You know, it has been two very busy years. Premier League at 17 years old, nine doubles on television, winning the world championship at 18 years old - I am the youngest to do it.”

“I just want to thank all my fans as the last two years have been fantastic. This is a shock for some. It wasn't an easy decision. Now I want to focus on something I really love.”

However, after he finished his speech, the microphone picked up Luke asking:

“Do you think they'll believe that?”

It should be noted that Littler's decision, despite being a shock for fans, is not final. His statement indicates a desire for change in life, particularly redirecting energy towards a hobby he has long pursued. This could mark a new chapter in his career, opening up opportunities for new challenges and projects.