MENSUR SULJOVIC aimed a cheeky dig at Joe Cullen after they met for the first time since a huge bust-up at the World Darts Championship.

The Serbian, 53, sealed victory in the second round clash at Ally Pally – before going out to eventual winner Luke Littler.

21/12/2025., 2025/26 World Darts Championship - 21 Dec 2025Mensur Suljovic had a showdown with Joe Cullen for the first time since their Ally Pally bust-upCredit: Shutterstock Editorial Paddy Power World Darts Championship - Day Eleven - Alexandra PalaceThe Serbian was victorious again in GermanyCredit: PA

But because of the amount of time he took between throws.

The Rockstar was adamant that having to wait for his rival had impacted his rhythm.

But they seemed to make up when they met again in the Players Championship today.

And , who notched a 6-2 triumph, was heard making a shock comment when the pair shook hands following the contest.

The 2017 Champions League of Darts winner jokingly said: “You can play normal can’t you, see. You can play normal.”

, 36, launched a stunning attack on Suljovic after his hopes of a shock Ally Pally title were ended.

The Bradford thrower aimed a death stare at his rival and was clearly seething as he left the stage.

But of slowing the tempo to give himself an advantage.

And he got the better of Cullen again when they were reunited in Germany.

Suljovic produced a stunning performance which included three 15-darters and two 14-darters.

The world No55 finished with an average just over 101 to ensure he overcame Cullen.

But Suljovic’s hopes of challenging for glory in the second Players Championship of the season were ended soon after.

In his next clash, against , he suffered a 6-2 defeat to miss out on a place in the last 16.