Wayne Lineker slammed for inviting underage Luke Littler to get 'smashed' in Ibiza

Wayne Lineker has been criticised for inviting darts champion Luke Littler, who is currently 17, to get "smashed" at his club in Ibiza after his incredible win

Club owner Wayne Lineker has been criticised for inviting Luke Littler to get "smashed" in Ibiza.

The O Beach Ibiza owner, 62, took to social media to invite darts champion Luke Littler to get drunk in Ibiza. Luke - who triumphed in the PDC World Darts Championship - is currently 17, but will turn 18 on January 21st.

Wayne was quick to invite Luke to his club: "Luke Littler will only just be old enough to go Ibiza this year. I will promise you two things this year. One, I will be spending a day with Luke the Nuke this summer. Two, I will be getting him smashed to bits true Ibiza style full on Wayne experience. What you saying Ibiza?"

However, people expressed their concern over his comments, with one writing: "He needs to leave Luke alone," whilst another shared: "Wayne Lineker is an absolute wrong un." A third wrote: "Weird, weird, weird man." A fourth shared: "Don’t lead him astray," whilst another shared: "Time to install a dartboard at OB - imagine the scenes when @waynelineker is called to the oche to face off the Nuke." Another said: "There’s absolutely no chance you get him in Ibiza."

Luke triumphed at the World Darts Championship last week, where he revealed his plans to buy a small car. He said: "I've always loved a Mercedes A-Class - just a small car. Last year, I was looking at driving, and I loved the Ford Focus, but now I’ve gone up in the world just a little!

"I haven’t had driving lessons yet because it’s been so hectic, but I’m going to have to do it before I get into my twenties when it’ll be too late and I can’t be bothered. If I get a car, it won't be a birthday present from anyone. I think it would have to be a birthday present from me to me."

Luke shared his excitement at winning the huge championship, which puts him second in the world. However, he has still remained grounded. He said after his win: "I have knuckled down. I don’t go out wandering around the streets. I have really knuckled down, and now it has paid off. This is why we play the game - for the titles. Obviously the money is there, but one thing I do enjoy when I do lift the trophy is when all the confetti comes down and the sparkles go up."

Wayne Lineker owns O Beach in Ibiza, which has been visited by many celebrities and sports personalities over the years.

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