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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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Alexander Isak said is a social media post that it is 'in the best interests of everyone' that he leaves Newcastle. PA
Isak says relationship with Newcastle 'can't continue' after broken promises

Sweden striker breaks his silence over long-running transfer saga

FootballAugust 20, 2025
Steve Luckings
Erling Haaland of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team's third goal against Wolves with teammates Tijjani Reijnders and Oscar Bobb. Getty Images
Haaland off the mark as new City signings shine: Premier League team of the week

We pick the top performers from the opening weekend of new season

FootballAugust 19, 2025
Steve Luckings
Sheikh Mohammed bin Maktoum, left, shakes hands with the Professional Fighters League (PFL) CEO Peter Murray. Photo: PFL
Sheikh Mohammed bin Maktoum joins PFL global ownership group

'I am excited by PFL’s momentum in staging world-class fight events in Dubai and the UAE region'

Combat SportsJuly 24, 2025
Steve Luckings
Robert Whittaker during the UFC Fight Night open work out at the Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National Yas Mall
UFC fighters take part in public workouts at Abu Dhabi's Yas Mall

Robert Whittaker, Reinier de Ridder and Petr Yan among those hitting the mat ahead of UFC Fight Night at Etihad Arena

Combat SportsJuly 24, 2025
Steve Luckings
The Lusail Stadium was one of the main stadiums used when Qatar hosted the 2022 Fifa World Cup. Reuters
Qatar launches bid to host 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games

If successful, the Gulf state would become the first country from the Middle East and North Africa region to host the event

SportJuly 23, 2025
Steve Luckings
Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham pours water on his face to cool down during a break in play during the group phase match against Al Hilal at Hard Rock Stadium in Florida. Reuters
Fifa must learn lessons from Club World Cup ahead of 2026 World Cup

Ticket pricing, searing heat, and weather-delayed matches are just a few of the areas Fifa must address before next year's global finals

FootballJuly 15, 2025
Steve Luckings
Eisa Al Dah will take on Ricky 'Hotman' Hatton in Dubai in December at an event dubbed 'Destiny in the Desert 2'. The National
Eisa Al Dah: Who is the Emirati boxer who will face Ricky Hatton in Dubai?

Emirati was the country's first professional boxer who last fought in 2021

Combat SportsJuly 08, 2025
Steve Luckings
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Liverpool v Crystal Palace - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - May 25, 2025 Liverpool's Diogo Jota celebrates with the trophy after winning the Premier League REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
Diogo Jota: Slot and Klopp lead Liverpool tributes to 'a player we loved dearly'

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says 'you meant so much to all of us and you always will'

FootballJuly 04, 2025
Steve Luckings
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - April 27, 2025 Liverpool's Diogo Jota celebrates after winning the Premier League REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
Liverpool 'devastated' after Diogo Jota's death in car crash in Spain

Portugal international was in the car with his brother when it veered off the road and burst into flames near the town of Zamora

FootballJuly 03, 2025
Steve Luckings
Tyson Fury has not fought since losing a rematch to Oleksandr Usyk in December 2024. PA
Turki Alalshikh claims Tyson Fury will return to boxing in 2026

Forner heavyweight champion retired from the sport following December’s rematch loss to Oleksandr Usyk

Combat SportsJuly 03, 2025
Steve Luckings
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe and Juventus' Randal Kolo Muani shake hands after the match. AP
Alonso upbeat over Mbappe fitness as Real Madrid set up Dortmund showdown

Gonzalo Garcia's goal settles tie against Juventus while Serhou Guirassy struck twice as BVB down Monterrey

FootballJuly 02, 2025
Steve Luckings
Al Hilal's Khalid Al Ghannam celebrates after the final whistle at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. Reuters
Al Hilal shock Man City to advance to Club World Cup quarter-finals

Saudi Arabian club win 4-3 thriller to set up game against Fluminense

FootballJuly 01, 2025
Steve Luckings
Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a two-year contract extension with Al Nassr. Photo: Al Nassr FC
Ronaldo signs Al Nassr contract extension

Portuguese forward ends months of speculation by clinching new two-year deal

FootballJune 26, 2025
Steve Luckings
Wydad AC's Selemani Mwalimu, left, and Manchester City's Rayan Cherki fight for the ball. AP Photo
Pep Guardiola hails new-look City as fresh faces impress in Club World Cup win

Reijnders and Cherki handed debuts in 2-0 win over Wydad

FootballJune 19, 2025
Steve Luckings
Paris Saint-Germain's Lee Kang-in slots home a penalty to make it 4-0 against Atletico Madrid. AP
European champions PSG flex muscles with easy win over Atletico

French club open Group B account with 4-0 win over Atletico Madrid as Bayern Munich thump New Zealand amateur team 10-0

FootballJune 16, 2025
Steve Luckings
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