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Steve Luckings

Steve Luckings

Sports Editor
Abu Dhabi
Steve is one of the of The National “originals”, arriving in Abu Dhabi in January 2008 to help launch the paper three months later. He has held a number of positions including online editor, page editor, senior sports editor and now sports editor. Steve has more than 15 years’ experience across a variety of media platforms. He writes comment and analysis on everything from football to rugby to boxing and is a regular guest on The National’s sport podcasts.
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Heavyweight Ciryl Gane trains for his upcoming title fight against Tom Aspinall at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
InterviewGane primed for redemption as he targets Aspinall's UFC title in Abu Dhabi

Frenchman fine-tuning preparations in Dubai as he prepares for third shot at UFC gold

Combat SportsOctober 08, 2025
Conor McGregor's latest suspension means he will be eligible to return just in time for the UFC’s headline-making card at the White House on June 14, 2026. AFP
McGregor handed 18-month ban for three missed drugs tests

Irishman, who has not fought since losing to Dustin Poirier in 2021, not eligible to return until spring 2026

Combat SportsOctober 08, 2025
Moises Caicedo scores the opening goal in Chelsea's 2-1 win over Liverpool at Stamford Bridge. AP
Moises Caicedo scorches Liverpool: Premier League team of the week

Erling Haaland continues hot streak in front of goal as Senne Lammens makes commanding debut for Man United

FootballOctober 06, 2025
Alexandra Eala is ranked No 58 in the world by the WTA. EPA
Alexandra Eala bows out of Suzhou after defeat to Victorija Golubic

Filipino tennis star loses quarter-final in China 6-2, 2-6, 7-6

TennisOctober 03, 2025
West Ham United's Jarrod Bowen celebrates scoring their side's equaliser against Everton. Getty Images
Who makes the Premier League team of the week?

West Ham claim gutsy point against Everton but remain second-bottom

FootballSeptember 30, 2025
Najma Arefi of the Afghan Women's Refugee team in action during a selection camp at St George's Park, Burton upon Trent, Britain. Reuters
UAE to host international tournament featuring Afghan Women's Refugee Team

The Fifa Unites: Women’s Series, also involving Chad and Libya, will run from October 23-29

FootballSeptember 24, 2025
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JULY 09: Ousmane Dembele #10 of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 semi-final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid CF at MetLife Stadium on July 09, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Patrick Smith - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
Dembele steps out of Mbappe's shadow to blaze his own trail

PSG talisman rewarded for a standout 2024/25 season with Ballon d'Or award

FootballSeptember 23, 2025
Barcelona forward Marcus Rashford celebrates after scoring his second goal against Newcastle United. EPA
Marcus Rashford bangs in first Barcelona goals as Haaland reaches milestone

Rashford double seals 2-1 win while Haaland reaches 50th Champions League goal as Man City beat Napoli 2-0

FootballSeptember 19, 2025
Ricky Hatton stands with his Ring Magazine light welterweight title belt and his IBO light welterweight world championship belt in 2009. The British boxer passed away on September 14, 2025. PA
Eisa Al Dah 'heartbroken' to learn of Ricky Hatton's death

Emirati fighter Al Dah was set to face Hatton in an exhibition match in UAE in December

Combat SportsSeptember 15, 2025
Omar Marmoush damaged his knee in international action for Egypt. AP
Marmoush out of Manchester derby as City injury list mounts

Egyptian sustained a knee injury during World Cup qualifier in Burkina Faso

FootballSeptember 11, 2025
Txiki Begiristain, left, was part of an unprecedented era of success at Manchester City. Getty Images
Begiristain: Manchester City are in good hands

Former director of football reflects on 13 trophy-laden years at club and gives successor Viana thumbs up

FootballSeptember 10, 2025
Daniel Levy was the Premier League's longest-serving chairman. PA
Daniel Levy departs from Spurs leaving a legacy built in concrete, not trophies

After 25 years at the helm, Tottenham announced that their long-time chairman is stepping down

FootballSeptember 05, 2025
Djed Spence's call-up to the senior squad could see him become the first openly Muslim player to represent England. AFP
Spence’s England call-up breaks new ground for Muslim footballers

Tottenham defender's presence in squad tells young Muslim players that faith need not be hidden or compromised to succeed at the highest level

FootballSeptember 04, 2025
Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan is expected to finalise a move to Galatasaray before the Turkish transfer deadline closes. EPA
Transfer deadline day: When do other leagues' windows close?

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Greece still open for business after English club's record spend

FootballSeptember 02, 2025
Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai, centre, celebrates scoring a spectacular goal against Arsenal. PA
Sublime Szoboszlai and fearless Fernandes: Premier League team of the week

Liverpool head into the international break as the only team with a perfect start to the season

FootballSeptember 01, 2025
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